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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 torticol...

"5 Tummy Time Don'ts, According To A Pediatrician" Tummy Time doesn't have to be a foreign concept. New parents get a lot of advice, some helpful and some not so helpful. Tummy Time is the helpful kind of advice. It's the DYI of pediatric physical therapy.  You can do this at home and make it fun for your baby. Check out this article for some helpful information about tummy time! As always, feel free to call us with any concerns or questions you may have about your infant. We are experts when it comes to pediatric physical therapy . 914-421-9392 Physical Therapy 4 Kids #pediatricphysicaltherapy #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #Torticollis #tummytime

Baby Your Baby: Importance of Tummy Time “ Tummy Time is one of the most important things you can do with your baby. It strengthens the muscles in the neck, back, and core.” Tummy Time : Gaining upper body strength and head control, will help your baby prepare for crawling. Parents can help the infant by keeping their arms forward and getting their attention with colorful toys. It’s suggested to do this 3-5 times a day for 5-10 minutes. If you have any questions about tummy time, give us a call for an appointment. We are child development experts with many years of experience. 914-421-9392 #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #Torticollis #tummytime #pediatricphysicaltherapy

Late Bloomers will Bloom when they are ready to bloom! The Speed of Children , they have their own timeline when it comes to milestones. Kids will walk when it's their right time. Talk when they're ready. Feeling guilty when your child isn't progressing like the other children the same age. Comparing is not good yet it's the first thing that happens when they're born IE: “pediatric growth chart”. When parents get caught up in the progress of other kids they lose out on the everyday and individual achievements of their own child. Parents need to enjoy every moment of every day that the kids are young because the time goes too fast. Before you know it, your 6 month old is 6 years old! It seems like educating parents on child development can reduce their stress and stop them from making comparisons. We, as parents, tend to stress and worry more when we know less about the subject. Once we learn more about whatever it is, we calm down and accept. The...

Early intervention is so important for infants with torticollis. The therapists at Physical Therapy 4 Kids are all pediatric specialists in dealing  with Torticollis & have an excellent track record of recovery.  Contact  # physicaltherapy4kids  to answer any questions about Torticollis.  914-421-9392  physicaltherapy4kids.com # pt4kids   # Torticollis # pediatricspecialists  #earlyintervention

More to learn about Torticollis Since Torticollis is our specialty, we are always looking for information about it. The more parents know about Torticollis, the better we can treat their child who has it. This article talks about: Congenital Torticollis & Acquired Torticollis. Signs and Symptoms of Torticollis along with causes. Read about how to diagnose it and treat it Torticollis. Don’t wait if you have any questions about your child's growth and development, give us a call at 914-421-9392. We can treat your child. Physical Therapy 4 Kids #physicaldevelopment #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #Torticollis

Container Baby Syndrome Keep your babies moving!!!  Excellent article!!!  If your child is showing signs of not functioning at an age-appropriate level, WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Please call us at 914-421-9392!!! #finemotorskills #sensoryprocessing #milestones #functions #PediatricPhysicalTherapy #WhitePlainsPhysicalTherapy #Torticollis #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids

More Play, Less Work Every parent should read this article about how important play is for our kids. Kids these days are very busy with school, after school, sports, music lessons and more. Let’s not forget what’s important when it comes to our children. Play time needs to be scheduled in. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that our children will do better with scheduled blocks of play time and that the pediatricians should be prescribing it. Play is just as important as eating, sleeping and well visits at the pediatrician. It’s all about balance. Even adults need play time. Play helps children develop language and executive functioning skills Play offers many benefits to the wellbeing of children.  Playing outdoors is even better. Let’s get our kids outside to play! In this article you’ll read why. #physicaldevelopment #grossmotorskills #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #Torticollis

  The Importance of Tummy Time "Necessity is the mother of invention" has never been truer than with Chelsea Manke who created a toy to encourage her daughter to get more tummy time . Combining her talents, Chelsea found her niche. Now, after research and development, her product is available on Amazon and in T he Nines Kids store in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Tummy time is a great exercise for infants with torticollis and those without. #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #torticollis #tummytime #tummytimetoy

"What You Can Do to Help Relieve Your Baby’s Torticollis Tips for easing the tight neck muscle that tilts the head". If you think your infant could be showing signs of torticollis, give us a call 914-421-9392. Torticollis is easily treatable by our competent staff. Physical Therapy 4 Kids White Plains, NY 10605 914-421-9392 Physical Therapy 4 Kids | White Plains NY | Pediatric Physical Therapy #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #torticollis

Wolters Kluwer Health's 2018 update emphasizes  early identification of congenital muscular  torticollis (CMT) along with: Education,  Assessment,  Prompt Referral, Examination and Evaluation,  Intervention & Follow-Up. 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.   Physical Therapy 4 Kids #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #Torticollis #tummytime

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 chi...

Helping Torticollis - Newborn Movement Assessment Assessing a newborn movement for torticollis. A Physical Therapist can assess your baby for any body movement issues or concerns. In this video you can see what’s involved in an assessment for a newborn . Through gentle touch, physical therapy, the baby’s movement patterns can be changed so she can learn to move in healthier ways.   This kind of physical therapy can be learned by parents to contribute to a thriving baby. Besides working on the body movement, the power of loving touch is also very positive for your baby. A side note : “Newborn babies are experiencing everything for the first time, including their first touch from mom and dad. This early contact helps promote healthy psychological and physical development. Lack of physical contact can prevent normal development and can even lead to higher rates of illness or death in infants. Your touch can be especially important for your premature infan...

My Son Has To Wear A Helmet These parents discovered that something was different about their baby’s head. It was flat on one side. They spoke to the pediatrician who assured them that this is common. They started taking their baby to a physical therapist to loosen up his neck muscles which helped his head mobility. More had to be done so a corrective helmet was the recommendation of the physical therapist. DOC Band was the other suggestion. Both are designed to help the baby’s head develop normally. It’s recommended to begin treatment before the child’s first birthday. Treatment time is quicker for babies who start at a younger age. After 12 weeks of treatment, this baby’s head was showing signs of great improvement. After 12 weeks of treatment, this baby’s head was showing signs of great improvement. Just remember, if your baby needs to wear the helmet or band, it’s only temporary and is very helpful in the end. If you are worried ...