Lindsey Dowdy, DPT Hypotonia is a general term for low muscle tone; in the pediatric world you see “floppy” babies, lots of drooling, and difficulty swallowing and/or talking when low tone is a characteristic of the child. Poor posture can be another indicator when evaluating muscle tone: ankles turned in, increased curve at the bottom
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Unsteady on your feet? PT can help!
May10th 2018Kelsey Fifield, Doctor of Physical Therapy As we become less active (not necessarily older) there is a correlation with an increase in balance impairments and an increased risk for falls. This can lead to significant injuries and hospitalizations. Falls are the #1 cause of hip fractures and one out of four older adults will fall
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