On Wednesday 5 June, thousands of pupils will begin their Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams with their first English paper.

Study may be the biggest priority right now, but for the notoriously writing-heavy English papers, other issues like hand cramps can become a problem in the exam hall.

We asked chartered physiotherapist Aoife McCarthy to share her three top tips on how to deal with some of the physical issues that may arise while sitting at your desk.

Watch our video to learn three simple stretches that you can do in your seat during your exams.

We will have more 'Exam Time' tips over the course of the week.