Disorders of Postural Tone in Kinesiology Course
This course provides mastery in assessing and managing infant hypotonia through early physiotherapy. Participants learn to pinpoint causes, establish SMART goals, apply effective handling and positioning methods, monitor outcomes, and identify critical red flags for timely referrals, thereby enhancing functional motor development in infants.

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 assessing and treating infant hypotonia. Gain knowledge in neurophysiology, motor milestones, and tone regulation. Master structured history taking, hands-on examinations, standardized assessment tools, short-term treatment planning, sensory-based handling techniques, family coaching, outcome tracking, and recognition of urgent 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 infant tone examinations using hands-on tests and key pediatric tools.
- Develop early physiotherapy plans with SMART goals for head control and midline skills over 4-6 weeks.
- Implement practical handling techniques including positioning, sensory input, and equipment to enhance tone.
- Track progress, monitor outcomes and red flags, document findings, and refer promptly when needed.
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