Plagiocephaly and Torticollis


The Relationship between Plagiocephaly and Torticollis.

Stretches and Manipulation


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.

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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