Chapter 4: Tone Abnormalities
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of normal and abnormal tone and the use of modalities for treatment of abnormal tone.

Included are accepted definitions of muscle tone and its related concepts, methods of muscle tone measurement, anatomical and pathological factors that influence muscle tone, and issues that arise when tone is abnormal.

Both neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diagnostic groups are discussed, including strokes, brain injuries, Parkinson’s and spinal cord injuries. Hypotonicity, hypertonicity and appropriate interventions are reviewed by diagnostic categories. Four clinical case studies are presented with suggested interventions. Key concepts are highlighted through the use of “Clinical Pearls” and “Summary” boxes. An extensive glossary of terms and bibliography are provided.

(Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice, 3rd Edition by Cameron: "Tone Abnormalities", by Diane D. Allen and Gail L. Widener - Copyright: 2009)

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Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand normal muscle tone and describe challenges of assessing muscle tone
• Recognize abnormal tone, list and describe three tone abnormalities
• Identify quantitative and qualitative methods for measuring muscle tone
• Understand the anatomical basis of muscle tone and activation
• Identify four physical agent modalities to increase muscle tone
• Identify four physical agent modalities to decrease muscle tone

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