To first understand what low muscle tone means, let’s start by defining muscle tone. Muscle tone is the amount of tension, stiffness or resistance in a muscle at baseline or relative rest. A ‘normal’ amount of muscle tone means that when a child is relaxed and you passively move their joints, there should be a …
Did you know that your core is not just made up of your abdominals? Your core is best described as a ‘can’. You have the diaphragm (the top of the can), the pelvic floor (at the bottom) and the abdominals/back muscles which make up the sides of the can and encompass it. These altogether make up your core. This is the same in adults …
We’ve all seen our kids come up on to their toes when walking – whether it be excitement, running or jumping for joy. But, how do you know if it is becoming a bad habit or doing them harm? When you notice your child walking during normal gait up on their toes, then they might …
Do you ever look at your baby’s head and wonder if it is flat at the back or a bit flat on one side? Have you noticed your baby has a favourite side they prefer to look and sleep on? This could be causing your baby’s head shape to flatten on one side or at …