01/03/2026
PIASTM in Hypotonic Children (Low Muscle Tone) ๐
Hypotonia means muscles feel soft, floppy, and tired easilyโmaking posture, balance, crawling, standing, and walking harder.
PIASTM (a neuro-myofascial modulation approach developed by Kanu Kaushik) works gently but deeply to help these kids activate and organize movement.
๐ฒHow PIASTM helps hypotonic children
*Wakes up muscle activation
*Stimulates sensory input so the brain learns to switch muscles on more efficiently.
*Improves postural control
*Helps the child hold their head, trunk, and joints with better stability.
*Enhances proprioception & balance
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๏ธ Kids become more aware of their body in spaceโcrucial for sitting, standing, and walking.
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๏ธSupports functional milestones
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๏ธBetter transitions like rolling โ sitting โ standing โ walking.
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๏ธNon-forceful & child-friendly
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๏ธNo aggressive stretching or bracingโsessions are comfortable and adaptive.
๐ด Who can benefit?
*Developmental delay with hypotonia
*Down syndrome
*Genetic or neuromuscular conditions
*Premature babies with low tone
*Children who fatigue quickly or avoid movement
What parents often notice
โจ Better sitting tolerance
โจ Improved balance and confidence
โจ More purposeful movements
โจ Increased participation in play and daily activities
Key message for parents: Hypotonia isnโt about โweak forever.โ With the right sensory-motor input and consistency, the nervous system can learn to create strength and control.
Book Your Sessions with Kanu Kaushik
โ๏ธ +91-9886330012