Disorders of Postural Tone in Kinesiology Course
This course equips you with essential skills to assess and manage infant hypotonia through kinesiology principles. You will learn to pinpoint causes using structured history and examinations, create targeted SMART physiotherapy goals, apply sensory-based handling and positioning, monitor progress effectively, and spot urgent red flags for timely specialist referrals, ultimately boosting infant motor development and family support.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Explore disorders of postural tone in kinesiology with a practical focus on infant hypotonia assessment and management. Gain knowledge in neurophysiology, motor development milestones, and tone regulation. Master structured history-taking, hands-on clinical exams, and validated assessment tools. Develop short-term treatment strategies, sensory handling techniques, family coaching methods, outcome tracking, and recognition of critical red flags for swift referrals and integrated care.
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Develop skills
- Diagnose infant hypotonia by identifying central, peripheral, and systemic causes quickly.
- Conduct structured hands-on infant tone examinations using leading paediatric assessment tools.
- Develop early physiotherapy plans with SMART goals for head control and midline orientation over 4-6 weeks.
- Implement practical handling techniques including positioning, sensory stimulation, and equipment to enhance tone.
- Track treatment progress, document outcomes, and identify red flags for prompt referral.
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