Physical Therapy 4 Kids

What is 'Tummy Time"? How do you know if your baby is getting enough of tummy time?  Call Wendy to find out more. 914-421-9392  #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #tummytime

“Chesapeake parents of twins with genetic disorders face heartache, tough choices”   Cerebral Palsy and Torticollis can be comorbid conditions because of tight in utero conditions. "Intrauterine growth restriction - The blood flow from the placenta through the umbilical cord to the twins could not provide them enough nutrients, so they didn't grow at a normal pace." Sometimes while triplets are in utero the space they share is tight and cramped for the fetuses physically and nutritionally which could cause cerebral palsy followed by "dystonia, a movement disorder in which muscles contract involuntarily,  repetitive  causing   or twisting movements." Limited blood flow from the placenta via the umbilical cord doesn't provide the necessary nutrients for normal growth. #dystonia #CerebralPalsy  #Torticollis #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #triplets    

Tummy Time is important for your baby. Here are some suggestions from DINOSAUR PHYSICAL THERAPY for toys to help with tummy time exercise. TUMMY TIME MATS TUMMY TIME MIRRORS TUMMY TIME TOYS Torticollis is a treatable condition found in babies. Physical Therapy 4 Kids in White Plains, NY, successfully treats many babies with torticollis. WebMD: Torticollis is a problem involving the muscles of the neck that causes the head to tilt down. The term comes from two Latin words: tortus, which means twisted, and collum, which means neck. Sometimes it’s called “wryneck.” WebMD says, " Give her plenty of time on your tummy. Holding your baby this way will strengthen back and neck muscles and keep the back of her head from flattening. Ideally, she should have 15 minutes of tummy time 4 times a day. You can support her on your chest, across your lap, or on a pillow if that makes it easier. " Wendy Kaplan-Lager, PT, C/NDT of physicaltherapy4kids.com