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Hypotonia isthe medical term for decreased muscle tone.
Articles for Hypotonia
Causes of hypotonia
Read about the causes of hypotonia, which can be neurological, such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, or non-neurological, such as congenital hypothyroidism or Down's syndrome.
Diagnosing hypotonia
Read about how suspected cases of hypotonia are initially assessed and the further tests that may be recommended.
Introduction
Find out what hypotonia is, what causes it, plus how it's diagnosed and treated.
Treating hypotonia
Read about the treatments for hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), which include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy.
