Plagiocephaly and Torticollis
The Relationship between Plagiocephaly and Torticollis.
To understand the relationship between plagiocephaly and torticollis you need to know what each of them is. Babies can be born with both conditions. Sometimes one can cause the other and vice versa.
Plagiocephaly presents itself with an asymmetrically shaped head, one side being more flat than the other side.
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Torticollis is a shortened neck muscle causing a head tilt. This shortened neck muscle comes from a small knot in the muscle fibres which can be worked out with the stretches and manipulation of Physical Therapy.
The physical limitations of Torticollis develops Plagiocephaly. The good news is that Physical Therapy 4 Kids is ready to help your infant in the White Plains, West Chester area of NY.
If you have any questions about your child’s growth and development, give us a call at 914–421–9392. It’s our greatest pleasure to help children grow healthy and gain physical independence.
Address this issue as early as possible and as always, consult a professional.
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