Mr McTavish presents with low tone affecting the trunk, hip and shoulder muscles on his left side. He has moderate increased tone affecting the distal muscle groups of the arm and leg.
Management plan- To best manage abnormal tone you should promote ‘normal’ posture and alignment by:
- Ensuring appropriate base of support is created
- Adapting sitting posture in chair to provide ‘normal’ alignment
- Assisting patient to move into appropriate position
- Explaining to the patient the rationale for these management strategies to maximise compliance
- Discussing management strategies with MDT to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach
Page last reviewed: 01 Feb 2021
