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When does hypotonia occur?
When Your Born. You Cannot Develop Hypotonia/
Is Hypotonia contagious at all?
Hypotonia is a disorder in which the muscles are unable to properly stretch. As it is not affected by virus or bacteria, Hypotonia is not contagious at all.
What is the medical term meaning loss of muscle movement?
Means you have little muscle tissue. Actually the medical term you are looking for is: Atonic
Can people with hypotonia have Asperger's Syndrome?
Hypotonia is a term describing the condition of decreased muscle tone, also known as floppy infant syndrome. Some people with Asperger's Syndrome or autism have hypotonia. It is common for people with Asperger's Syndrome and autism to have some motor control or muscular difficulties, but not necessarily hypotonia. There are many conditions that can co-occur with hypotonia, such as Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.
What is the medical term meaning no development of muscle?
Hypotonia is low muscle tone and underdevelopment of the muscles. Other terms for the condition include: Low Muscle Tone Benign Congenital Hypotonia Congenital Hypotonia Congenital Muscle Hypotonia Congenital Muscle Weakness Amyotonia Congenita Floppy Baby Syndrome Infantile Hypotonia
How do you treat hypotonia?
Physical And/Or Occupational Therapy
Does hypotonia mean abnormally decreased muscle function or activity?
Hypotonia means abnormally decreased muscle tone;hypokinesia means abnormally decreased muscle activity.
What causes hypotonia in individuals?
Hypotonia in individuals is caused by a lack of muscle tone, which can be due to neurological conditions, genetic disorders, or certain medical conditions affecting the muscles or nerves.
What are the causes of hypotonia?
The causes of hypotonia are varied and numerous. Some involve trauma to, or diseases of, the brain or spinal cord (CNS), while others affect the peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction, or the muscles themselves.
What condition in which three is diminished tone of the skeletal muscules?
The condition in which there is diminished tone of the skeletal muscle is hypotonia.
What are the key differences between hypertonia and hypotonia in terms of muscle tone and movement control?
Hypertonia is characterized by increased muscle tone and stiffness, leading to difficulty in movement control. On the other hand, hypotonia is marked by decreased muscle tone, resulting in poor muscle control and coordination.
Where is hypotonia found?
It affects males and females equally, and shows no preponderance in any particular ethnic group or race.
