Muscular strength

Muscular strength

People with MSS have reduced muscle strength in their entire bodies. Doctors call this ‘hypotonia’. Normal development, such as a baby’s ability to independently hold its head up or a toddler learning to crawl, takes more time and effort. Children can easily fall during play. Sometimes children with MSS can learn how to walk with special aids. Reduced muscle strength can cause drooling. The shorter lower jaw also plays a part, as does the difficulty in swallowing and not being conscious of running saliva.