PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR POSITIONAL PLAGIOCEPHALY OR TORTICOLLIS
WHAT IS POSITIONAL
PLAGIOCEPHALY?
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A persistent flattening on
one side or the back of your baby’s head. |
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Results from muscular torticollis, prematurity
or back sleeping. |
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May be common with multiple births. |
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Increasing numbers of babies noted over
the past couple of years. |
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
INCLUDE:
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Flattening on one part of
the head. |
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Ear on the flattened side pushed forward
and/or one ear higher than the other. |
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Asymmetrical forehead, neck or jaw. |
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Asymmetrical eye size. |
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Tight neck muscles due to positioning
of head to a preferred side. |
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With torticollis (shortening of neck muscle),
see head turned/tilted to one side. |
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Babies may present with developmental
delay due to weakness- can be subtle. |
PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN
HELP WITH:
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Education |
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Positioning program |
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Stretching exercises |
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Developmental assessment |
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Strengthening exercises |
ASK
YOUR DOCTOR FOR A REFERRAL FOR AN ASSESSMENT
SKILLED PEDIATRIC THERAPISTS WITH OVER 20 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE
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