MCML Assessment and Treatment of Abnormal Muscle Tone Practice Test

Improving trunk stability in hypotonia hinges on increasing sensory feedback and cueing the muscles to engage together as a unit. Taping provides continuous, light tactile input to the skin over the trunk, which helps the child sense trunk position and movement better and invites the deep stabilizers of the core to activate more effectively during activities. This proprioceptive cueing can promote better postural alignment and steadier control of the pelvis and spine, supporting functional posture and movement.

Other methods address different goals. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation can directly evoke muscle contractions but doesn’t train coordinated, lasting trunk control in everyday activities. Massage and myofascial release focus on tissue flexibility and releasing restrictions rather than actively enhancing core recruitment. Vibration can transiently alter muscle tone but isn’t a reliable strategy for building sustained core stability.