At Kids Perspective Physical Therapy, we put our patients and their families first. We will provide you with a thorough evaluation that assesses your child’s gross motor skills as well as recommendations for goals and an appropriate plan of care.
Does your baby tilt their head or prefer to look in one direction?
Are you worried that your baby has developed a flat spot on their head?
Do you find yourself wondering if your child fits under the umbrella of types of kids that we see for therapy here at Kids Perspective? Luckily, the answer is yes! At Kids Perspective every child is unique, and we can formulate a program just for them.
Torticollis is a shortening of a neck muscle called the Sternocleidomastoid, that causes a “head tilt” and rotation to a preferred side. This can develop in-utero due to decreased space during growth.
Plagiocephaly is a flattening of the head that can happen due to a variety of reasons such as: positioning while in utero, positioning or devices used during delivery, spending extended time laying on a flat, hard surface, or having a preference to turn to a single side.
There isn’t a faster way to improve a baby’s head posture than by going to see a pediatric physical therapist. Getting to see a hands-on specialist PT means you’re going to get very fast access to care that will soothe and relax those tight muscles, loosen and lubricate stiff, stuck and painful joints, and strengthen your baby’s body so they can develop and achieve their milestones with symmetry. You can often leave a good physical therapist with a greater understanding, concerns eased and improvement noted, all within 60 minutes.