Floppy Baby Syndrome Floppy baby syndrome is an abnormal condition of newborns and infants manifested by inadequate tone of the muscles, due to a variety of different neurologic and muscle problems. It is also called hypotonia, or decreased tone of skeletal muscles. Hypotonic infants rest with their elbows and knees loosely extended, and may have poor head control. Hypotonia is common in cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders. Untreated hypotonia can lead to hip dislocation and other problems. For information about Asclepeion Center approaches, see Children’s Services. Sources: U.S. Board Certified Physicians and Allied Health Professionals; Asclepeion Center for Body Mind Therapy. Working integratively and individually, Asclepeion Center staff have had marked success in alleviating the negative effects of a variety of disease states and health issues. To discuss what particular treatment protocols may be appropriate for any specific health issue, please contact the Asclepeion Center, (301.495.0933) to talk over your individual medical situation. For more information on what we do, see About Us and Services sections of this website. Many people who come to us feel they have already gleaned the positive effects of treatments offered by traditional medicine. Others want to explore possible synergies drawing upon holistic alternatives. Center staff are always glad to work cooperatively with any practitioners—both traditional and non-traditional—that a client desires. BACK TO TOP