Disorders of Postural Tone in Kinesiology Course
This course equips kinesiology professionals with skills to master assessment and early physiotherapy for infant hypotonia. Key topics include identifying causes like central, peripheral, and systemic issues conducting structured exams with pediatric tools designing SMART goals for head control and midline skills applying positioning, sensory input, and equipment monitoring progress and recognizing red flags for prompt referrals to enhance motor development.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This kinesiology course provides a practical guide to assessing and managing infant hypotonia. Participants learn neurophysiology, motor milestones, and tone regulation, applying structured history taking, hands-on exams, standardized tools, short-term treatment plans, sensory-based handling, family coaching, outcome tracking, and red flag recognition for timely referrals and coordinated care.
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Develop skills
- Diagnose infant hypotonia by identifying central, peripheral, and systemic causes quickly.
- Conduct structured hands-on infant tone exams using leading pediatric assessment tools.
- Develop early physiotherapy plans with SMART goals for head control and midline abilities over 4-6 weeks.
- Implement practical handling techniques including positioning, sensory input, and supportive equipment.
- Track treatment outcomes, document progress, and identify red flags for immediate referral.
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