Disorders of Postural Tone in Kinesiology Course
Master the assessment and early physiotherapy management of infant hypotonia. Gain skills to identify causes, establish SMART goals, implement handling and positioning techniques, monitor outcomes, and spot red flags for referral, enhancing functional motor development in infants.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a focused, practical guide to assessing and managing infant hypotonia within kinesiology. You will explore core neurophysiology, motor milestones, and tone regulation, applying structured history taking, hands-on examinations, and standardised tools to develop short-term treatment plans, sensory-based handling techniques, family coaching, outcome tracking, and recognition of urgent red flags for timely referral and coordinated care.
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Develop skills
- Diagnose infant hypotonia by identifying central, peripheral, and systemic causes swiftly.
- Conduct structured infant tone examinations using hands-on tests and leading paediatric tools.
- Develop early physiotherapy plans with SMART goals over 4–6 weeks for head control and midline abilities.
- Employ practical handling techniques including positioning, sensory input, and equipment to enhance tone.
- Track progress, document outcomes, identify red flags, and refer promptly when necessary.
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