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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No dance or sports actually improved my DD hypotonia.  In fact, all were made more difficult due to her hypotonia and we tried at least everything mentioned on this thread (including squash believe it or not!).  A few months ago we started doing real, actual strength training exercise program and that has made some difference.  Also some PT and OT proved useful.  [/quote]

Hypotonia, "is [b]not[/b] the same as [b]muscle weakness[/b], although the two conditions can [i]co-exist[/i]..."
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/hypotonia/hypotonia.htm

Sports like swimming, ballet, squash, karate, running--can help bilateral coordination, eye hand coordination, balance, aerobic fitness, etc.

Being part of a team, makes kids feel good about themselves and feel a part of something.

There's nothing wrong with strength training if a child is old enough and does it safely.  Just understand what hypotonia actually is.[/quote]

You are right that hypotonia and muscle weakness are different, but they are intertwined for many people as hypotonia makes it harder to build strength, and strength can help kids compensate for hypotonia.

Hypotonia is essential not treatable.  PT and OT for hypotonia focus on increasing strategies for compensating, and activities that build strength can make those strategic easier.[/quote]

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