A Pediatric Epidemic

Torticollis: A Pediatric Epidemic



Contemporary Pediatrics reports on the Torticollis epidemic.
This is an example of solving one problem leads to another problem.
Preventing sudden infant death syndrome by having infants on their backs
so much of the time, is spiking the occurrence of torticollis.


A dramatic decrease in tummy time for babies is causing an up swing in
congenital muscular torticollis. Doctors attribute this to babies spending
more time on their backs due to “sleeping in reclined positioners and chairs
such as bouncy seats, reclined rockers, swings, and car seats”
As a result, there is an increased need for physical therapy services and also
the use of helmet therapy.  According to this article, torticollis is an epidemic.


It’s important for parents to know about early intervention for torticollis
prevention. Being informed is very important and half the battle.  
We, at Physical Therapy 4 Kids, are on the front line of torticollis treatment
with many years specializing in torticollis and physical therapy for children.
Call us for an appointment to evaluate your infant.  914-421-9392

#physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #Torticollis #tummytime #cmt #congenitalmusculartorticollis
#pediatricphysicaltherapy


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