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General low muscle tone (Hypotonia)

Do you find yourself wondering if your child fits under the umbrella of types of kids that we see for therapy here at Kids Perspective? Luckily, the answer is yes! At Kids Perspective every child is unique, and we can formulate a program just for them.

Low muscle tone in the Physical Therapy world is also known as “hypotonia”. This means that the muscles in the body are “floppy”, and can impact areas such as strength, posture, quality of movement, endurance and reaching motor milestones.

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how can physical therapy help my child?

Because of their low muscle tone (hypotonia) and looseness of ligaments, children with hypotonia will often take longer to meet their motor milestones. Pediatric physical therapists help children to improve and maintain strength and muscle memory so they can complete their everyday skills independently. Families are given education to easily help their children at home. The milestone skills that are given special attention include; crawling, sitting, walking, pulling to stand, balance, and play activities.

how to tell if your child may have low muscle tone:

  • Their joints are overly flexible
  • Poor posture
  • They grow tired quickly (because their muscles require extra effort to be activated)
  • Low strength
  • Limp appearance when being picked up (in babies), may feel like they might slip through your hands
  • Delays in movement patterns (rolling,crawling,walking, etc.)
  • Fatigue quickly
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what should i do if i think my child needs help?

While babies and kids with hypotonia may take longer to develop or perform a task, they are still capable of being independent and reaching their full potential! Pediatric physical therapist goals are to empower their physical skills and celebrate all their abilities. Remember that skill development is a continuum and not all children develop at the same pace. Always trust your gut as a parent and check in with your pediatrician any time you are concerned about your child’s development. There isn’t a faster way to improve movement and mobility than by going to see a pediatric physical therapist.

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