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Any treatment for hypotonia? my son is now 9 . complications during delivery

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Hypotonia: It depends on the underlying reason for the muscles decreased tone. But what ever the reason pt (physical therapy) and help strengthen the muscles by exercising them properly.

Answered 2/2/2014

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