Disorders of Postural Tone in Kinesiology Course
Gain expertise in assessing and managing infant hypotonia through early physiotherapy. Master identifying causes, setting SMART goals, applying handling and positioning methods, monitoring progress, and recognising referral red flags to boost functional motor skills in babies.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to evaluating and treating low muscle tone in infants within kinesiology. Cover essential neurophysiology, motor development stages, and tone control. Master detailed history-taking, physical examinations, and validated assessment tools. Create targeted short-term plans, employ sensory handling techniques, guide families, monitor results, and identify critical signs needing urgent specialist referral for effective 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 exams and key paediatric tools.
- Develop early physiotherapy plans with SMART goals for head control and midline abilities over 4-6 weeks.
- Implement handling techniques including positioning, sensory input, and equipment to enhance tone.
- Track progress, spot red flags, document outcomes, and refer promptly when needed.
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