Muscle Tone
	u Muscle tone is the general state of contraction of the muscles. u If you have low muscle tone the muscles are flaccid (relaxed). u If high muscle tone, the muscle is contracted. u Muscle tone changes over time, e.g. during a step l Muscle tone is low as we pick up our leg l Muscle tone is high on all leg muscles as we prepare to put it back down and it has to support our weight