Disorders of Postural Tone in Kinesiology Course
This course provides essential skills for assessing and managing infant hypotonia in kinesiology. Participants learn to pinpoint causes through neurophysiology and motor milestones, perform structured exams with standardized tools, create short-term SMART treatment plans, apply sensory-based handling and positioning, coach families, monitor progress, and identify urgent red flags for timely referrals to support better motor development.

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 core neurophysiology, motor milestones, and tone regulation. Master structured history taking, hands-on examinations, and standardized assessment tools. Develop skills to build short-term treatment plans, apply sensory-based handling techniques, coach families effectively, track outcomes, and recognize critical red flags for prompt referral 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 examinations 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 equipment to enhance tone.
- Track treatment outcomes, spot red flags, document progress, and refer promptly when needed.
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