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Early Intervention for Torticollis

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Treatment for children with Torticollis. Physical Therapy Treatment for Children with Torticollis Early intervention is very important when treating children with Torticollis . Early treatment should include the following: Massage Passive and Active Range of Motion Strengthening Exercises Positioning and Handling Guidelines Visual Exercises Righting Reactions/Postural Education Environmental Adaptations Strengthening and teaching the muscles the important positions for healthy development is the goal. With a combination of Physical Therapy and parental help at home, your child can overcome Torticollis . This article has many helpful tips and lots of information for your baby's physical health. For those of you in the White Plains, NY area, Physical Therapy 4 Kids can help you and your baby with these needs. Contact us for more information. Physical Therapy 4 Kids White Plains, New York 914-421-9392 Wendy Kaplan-Lager, PT, C/NDT Ph
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What is Scoliosis? Important information parents should know about Scoliosis. Scoliosis is curvature of the spine . While symptoms can vary in each child, your pediatrician knows what to look for when your child is screened. Although the cause is unknown, it's more common to develop in girls and usually begins around puberty. Treatment varies depending on the degree of curvature. In some cases, no treatment is needed and in other cases braces, physical therapy or surgery can correct this condition. In this article , Dr. John Lubicky, a children’s pediatric orthopaedic surgeon from WVU Medicine, explains what parents need to know about scoliosis regarding this spinal condition, treatment and diagnosis. If you suspect that your child has scoliosis, see your pediatrician right away. For those of you in the White Plains, NY area, call Physical Therapy 4 Kids.   Physicaltherapy4kids.com can definitely help your child with this spinal condition. For mo

Torticollis & Breastfeeding Issues

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What is the possible connection between breastfeeding issues and Torticollis ? If your baby bites while breastfeeding, ask your pediatrician about the possibility of Torticollis. Torticollis sometimes makes it physically difficult for a baby to nurse. If this is the case, call us . We can help. This is what we do. Physical Therapy 4 Kid White Plains, New York 914-421-9392 physicaltherapy4kids.com #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #Torticollis #breastfeeding #breastfeedingproblems