Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 What helps low muscle tone. We have used ole in the past which makes it worse. Any ideas of what helps? Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I would strongly suggest you have your son's mitochondrial DNA tested.I have seen figures as high as 70-80 % of all of those on the spectrum having something wrong with their mitochondria.It was not until I left mainstream doctors,and saw a DAN!,that i was able to have my mDNA tested a few weeks ago.We are not 100% sure,but I may have a partial mutation.If I do,it would explain why I would have some of the features of mitochondrial disease,but not all of them,and why taking CoQ10 for worsening rheumatic heart disease,which is autoimmune,is starting to have some improvement on my autism,but I can't quite figure out what it is. From: gonza_mom <debgonzalez@...> Subject: Muscle tone Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 9:59 AM Does anyone have any recommendations on improving muscle tone in kids. My 6 year old, like many children on the spectrum, has low muscle tone. He does just as much exercise (swimming, soccer, bike riding) as his NT sister and yet cannot gain muscle. Is there anything I can add to his diet (he has plenty of protein intake in his diet) to help him gain muscle? Does anyone have any clues as to the pathology of this syndrome associated with children on the spectrum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 > > Does anyone have any recommendations on improving muscle tone in kids. Carnitine. I use NOW brand, from my local health food store. > Does anyone have any clues as to the pathology of this syndrome associated with children on the spectrum? Most autistic kids do not properly digest and absorb proteins. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with OT/PT people. After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth were low! It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like with the list. We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games with it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc. We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking. Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better, Susi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 yes pls share your exercises. thanks From: gfcfmommy <gfcfmommy@...> Subject: Re: Muscle tone Date: Friday, September 18, 2009, 9:53 AM For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with OT/PT people. After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth were low! It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like with the list. We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games with it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc. We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking. Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better, Susi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 This sounds like me.And when I was supposed to hit puberty,I never developed any adult muscles. From: gfcfmommy <gfcfmommy (DOT) com> Subject: Re: Muscle tone Date: Friday, September 18, 2009, 9:53 AM For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with OT/PT people. After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth were low! It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like with the list. We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games with it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc. We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking. Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better, Susi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 oh wow ok thanks never thought of piano thank you Re: Muscle tone Just playing with play dough, coloring, use different size crayons, makers. You could do a recorder or a small key board to play around with. Anything in the water, spread hands. Just some quick thoughts. Tammy Re: Muscle tone For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with OT/PT people. After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth were low! It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like with the list. We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games with it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc. We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking. Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better, Susi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I've come across the intriguing theory that issues with hadn dexterity and strength could be tied to an infection (probably viral) of the grey matter along the spinal cord. -Sierra > > Just playing with play dough, coloring, use different size crayons, makers. You could do a recorder or a small key board to play around with. Anything in the water, spread hands. Just some quick thoughts. > > Tammy > > Re: Muscle tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 gluten free play dough squeezing a stress ball Lego (small size) picking up pennies, or pennies stuck in silly putty Hope this helps, Susi > > > any exercises that would help with the low muscle tone in fingers?? > > > > > > > > Re: Muscle tone > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with OT/PT people. After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth were low! > > > > It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like with the list. > > > > We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games with it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc. > > > > We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking. > > > > Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better, > > Susi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks!!! > > From: gonza_mom <debgonzalez@...> > Subject: Muscle tone > > Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 9:59 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Does anyone have any recommendations on improving muscle tone in kids. My 6 year old, like many children on the spectrum, has low muscle tone. He does just as much exercise (swimming, soccer, bike riding) as his NT sister and yet cannot gain muscle. Is there anything I can add to his diet (he has plenty of protein intake in his diet) to help him gain muscle? > > > > Does anyone have any clues as to the pathology of this syndrome associated with children on the spectrum? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 The most difficult but best finger muscle building exercises were the clothes pins he had to manipulate with one hand (attach a whole bags' worth to a Tupperware lid) and picking up beans, one at a time. Re: Muscle tone For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with OT/PT people. After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth were low! It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like with the list. We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games with it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc. We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking. Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better, Susi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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