Disorders of Postural Tone in Kinesiology Course
This course equips you with skills to assess and manage infant hypotonia through early physiotherapy. You will learn to pinpoint causes, create SMART goals for motor development, apply effective handling and positioning methods, monitor progress, and identify red flags for timely referrals to enhance functional outcomes in babies.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
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, physical examinations, and standardised assessment tools. Develop short-term treatment strategies, sensory handling techniques, family coaching, outcome tracking, and recognition of urgent signs for prompt referrals and integrated care.
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Develop skills
- Diagnose infant hypotonia by identifying central, peripheral, and systemic causes quickly.
- Conduct structured infant tone assessments using hands-on methods and key paediatric tools.
- Develop early physiotherapy plans with SMART goals for head control and midline abilities over 4-6 weeks.
- Use practical handling techniques including positioning, sensory input, and equipment to improve tone.
- Track progress, spot red flags, document outcomes, and refer promptly when needed.
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