Pediatric Hypotonia

Cory is a 3 year old child presents with severe hypotonia. The child has difficulty maintaining an upright posture and frequently collapses when attempting to sit or stand. Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate? A. Sitting balance exercises on an unstable surface such as a wobble cushion B. Passive stretching of the hamstrings to improve flexibility C. Practicing squats with support to encourage leg strength D. Rhythmic stabilization exercises in a seated position on a therapy ball LINKS MENTIONED: NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.co Free Cheatsheets: www.nptecheatsheets.com

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NPTE Clinical Files is a podcast from the creator of Dominating the NPTE, hosted by Kyle Rice. NPTE Clinical Files explains a true clinical scenario in the form of a mock NPTE-based question. Each question is followed by a set of answer choices, where Dr. Kyle Rice explains the right answer with a detailed rationale. Each season covers all of the major systems and topics found in physical therapy and likely to be found on an NPTE. NPTE Clinical Files gives the Physical Therapist a weekly opportunity to solve clinical puzzles while learning the latest research related to the topic.