Hypotonia impacts a baby's postural control and motor learning. Therapeutic positioning and activities can help babies and toddlers with low muscle tone to develop gross, fine and oral motor skills.
What is Hypotonia?
The term “hypotonia” is used to describe the condition of low muscle that is associated with various developmental disabilities such as Downs, Fragile X Syndrome and some types of cerebral palsy. Sometimes the term is used alone as a diagnosis when the child has motor delays that impact function. However, hypotonia is not a medical disorder but rather a symptom associated with decreased strength and postural control.
What is Hypotonia?
The term “hypotonia” is used to describe the condition of low muscle that is associated with various developmental disabilities such as Downs, Fragile X Syndrome and some types of cerebral palsy. Sometimes the term is used alone as a diagnosis when the child has motor delays that impact function. However, hypotonia is not a medical disorder but rather a symptom associated with decreased strength and postural control.