Muscle tone is not the fleeting degree of strength someone can call up in their muscles to lift a heavy object It is, rather, the degree of tension or state of readiness in the resting muscle Some irregularities of muscle tone include being too weak (hypotonia), too tense (hypertonia) or irregular Muscle tone effects not only our posture, but also our facial expressions, our voice, the control we have over our eyes, etc Muscle tone is enhanced through proper nutrition, including calcium, magnesium, and zinc in balance, and adequate vitamins A & D Certain types of massage also help strengthen muscle tone The Vestibular System actually helps regulate muscle tone
Defines the condition of the muscles Muscles that are affected by CP will be either floppy and loose or stiff and rigid Poor muscle tone limits movement