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Hypotonia

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Decreased tone of skeletal muscles.

In a word, floppiness.

Hypotonia is a common finding in cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders.

Untreated hypotonia can lead to hip dislocation and other problems.

Treatment is via physical therapy.

In some cases braces may be needed to permit a full range of movement despite hypotonia

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