ASK PINNACLE · QUESTIONS, EXPLANATIONS & NEXT STEPS
94ca01acc660
Explore explanations, everyday questions and next steps connected with 94ca01acc660.
3 published answers · English
Therapy & support
My child has a very stiff body — should I be worried?
A persistently stiff body (increased muscle tone) is worth a prompt developmental check, but rarely means something serious on its own. Watch for constant rigidity, stiffness on one side, or delayed movement milestones, and seek urgent medical care if stiffness is sudden or paired with fever or illness. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat does it mean if my child has a very stiff body?
A very stiff body usually means raised muscle tone (hypertonia) — limbs that resist bending, clenched fists, arching or scissoring legs. Many causes respond well to early support, but persistent or one-sided stiffness should be checked promptly by a clinician. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat should I do if my child has a very stiff body?
A child with a very stiff body should be reviewed by a doctor or developmental clinician, with urgent care if stiffness is sudden or comes with fever, arching, breathing trouble or jerking. Persistent or increasing stiffness benefits from gentle handling and a developmental check; physiotherapy and occupational therapy often help. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer