Poor Muscle Tone (Hypotonia): Causes, Diagnosis, and Interventions
1. Introduction to Hypotonia Poor muscle tone, clinically defined as hypotonia, is a condition characterized by a reduced resistance to passive movement in the skeletal muscles. When a healthy muscle is at rest, it maintains a slight, continuous degree of contraction—this is normal muscle tone. It provides the baseline structural support necessary for posture, movement, … Read more