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hypermobility and low muscle tone

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katek · 06/08/2010 21:11

I was wondering if anyone can help me with any info re the above. My daughter's 4 year old nephew appears to have both and she is somewhat concerned as to whether or not she should say anything to the little lad's parents. As well as being very loose and almost floppy he tends to buckle at the ankle on one side if you walk quickly with him. He also dips very noticeably to one side when running. He complains a lot of sore/tired legs on walking but not when playing and is usually put in a buggy on major shopping trips. If you pick him up he tends to wrap his legs round your body much like a younger child. He is a very cossetted/babied little boy and granny still spoon feeds him and has been known to put a bib on him at times!This doesn't help in working out whether he genuinely has sore legs or just wants carried and babied. It doesnt alter the floppiness though.....no resistance to pressure when you put his shoes on. He also does a sort of crab like scuttle when playing on the floor with his legs out sideways from his hip joints.

Sorry if this is a bit rambling....it's just how it came to me. his parents seem oblivious to any issues and no diagnosis seems to have been made by a GP. Are my daughter and I being overly concerned??????

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beammeupscotty · 06/08/2010 21:47

This little boy certainly sounds to have hypermobility. To get better advice on what this condition entails and how it presents there are plenty of mums on the 'special needs' pages with hypermobile children who can help you.

As to confronting the parents - you are on very sticky grounds, on the one hand this little one would be able to receive help with therapies and special shoes etc. but how on earth do you broach the subject to parents in denial? - I'm ducking out on that one, sorry!

katek · 06/08/2010 23:16

Thanks for input Scotty....have taken your advice and reposted on the special needs forum.

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