THERAPY SPECIALTIES
Tackling Torticollis:
The Early Intervention Advantage
WHY IT MATTERS
Pediatric physical therapists are experts in your baby’s development and human movement. They will teach you how to position and play with your baby in ways that promote symmetrical developmental of strength and skills so your child continues to reach their milestones on time.
If your child also shows signs of any tightness in their neck, spine, or hips your physical therapist will use body work techniques to resolve it as well as teach you so you can continue to work on those skills outside of therapy.
Evidence-based best practice includes the addition of physical therapy with adhering to the helmet protocol optimizes not only of head shape but also child development.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Baby is only able to feed with head turned to one side, or is very fussy with head turned toward one side or parent mentions this
You notice baby’s head tilted or rotated to one side only while they are in their carrier or held by Mom or parent mentions baby prefers to only turn head to one side
Baby has tongue, cheek, and/or lip tie present
BENEFITS
Physical therapists can help identify the cause of head mis-shaping or flattening and help you determine the best course of treatment
Starting early (as soon as you notice any head shape changes, positional preferences, or neck asymmetries) can help prevent delays in developmental milestones and motor skills
98% of infants achieve normal range of motion in just 6 weeks IF treatment is started by 1 month of age.
Why All Together Wellness
No wait times: our direct access model skips the need for a trip to the doctor, authorization, and unnecessary delays in care
Where you need us: see us in the clinic, home or daycare--wherever is convenient for you and your child
Shorter plan of care and personalized goals: removing wait times and insurance restrictions, saves you time and money
Source: Kaplan, et al. (2018). Physical therapy management of congenital muscular torticollis: A 2018 evidence-based clinical practice guideline from the APTA academy of pediatric physical therapy. Pediatric Physical Therapy: 30(4): 240-290.
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