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My child has been diagnosed with low muscle tone. What does this mean? | Skills for Action

An infant or child will get a diagnosis of low muscle tone when their muscles appear to be less firm than usual, appear to be floppy and to have loose joints and when the child appears to be less alert and have poor posture and attention.

For all the parents who are scouring the internet wondering what Hypotonia is, I wrote this post to answer some of the most commonly asked questions and to share our experience with Hypotonia.

For all the parents who are scouring the internet wondering what Hypotonia is, I wrote this post to answer some of the most commonly asked questions and to share our experience with Hypotonia.

This position is great for your 6-10 month old, it prepares them for crawling.

Not sure if your child has low muscle tone, also called hypotonia; check out this post: The Hypotonic Child I always consider getting the biggest bang for my buck. When children come to see me th…

Joint hypermobility in children: what is it and how does it affect posture, coordination and fitness? | Skills for Action

The term generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is used when a person has several joints that are more flexible than usual. This happens when the connective tissue which makes up the joint structures (capsule and ligaments) is more compliant (more easily stretched) than usual. Many children with hypermobile joints have movement difficulties. Why is this and what can be done to overcome these difficulties?

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One thing I always carry in my therapy bag is Play-Doh. It is so versatile and easy to use. The bright colors help engage children of all ages. There are so many ways you can utilize Play-Doh. You can use it to desensitize a tactile defensive child, or you can use it to strengthen the hands of a child with low muscle tone. Here are 10 simple and fun activities to help you incorporate Play-Doh into your therapy session.
This is a great strengthener for your entire core. Keep your core gently engaged the entire time, and do NOT let your low back arch off the floor when you straighten your legs. 🤍 Don’t forget to breathe. 🤍 Get more coaching and guidance from me, a doctor of physical therapy, over at Vibrant Pelvic Health!
Let’s BOOST your MOOD (as well as your metabolism, bone density, heart health and muscle tone!) with this fun and fast-paced WALK with light dumbbells!
This is a sensory sandal, a therapeutic tool that help children self regulate and that give them better sense of where they are in space. It slows them down while engaging in their home environment. If you have a child on the spectrum, has low muscle tone and or that tends to walk on their tip toes, this might truly help them.