Archive for November 2024
What is muscle tone and why is it important for movement?
DefinitionMuscle tone refers to the natural stress in the muscle when at rest. It is not the same as muscle strength.A child with a natural lower tone in his muscle will use his muscles with more effort than a child with normal muscle tone.Children with low muscle-tone therefore tire easily, or they move about the…
Read MoreThe facts about autism spectrum
It is believed that 1 in 68 children suffer from autism and the numbers are rising. Autism has increased more than all the other childhood diseases combined.Autism is 5 times more prevalent in boys than girls. Autism doesn’t discriminate between race or socio- economic status.The exact cause of autism is still unknown, but it is…
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