Physical Therapy 4 Kids

Helmet Therapy for Torticollis Torticollis , also known as “wry neck” condition, is an involuntary head-tilt affecting many babies and children. It has a variety of causes and may be congenital, resulting from birth trauma, or arise from an injury. Spinal misalignment at the fetal stage and breech birth are common causes. The pressure and strain of improper pulling during delivery may also produce the condition, though such mistakes are infrequent in modern medicine. An active, energetic future awaits your child despite a Torticollis diagnosis. Your baby will show fast improvement, and you will be relieved to see results.  Learn more about Helmet Therapy,  https://bit.ly/3tyEXsm . We hope you visit our leading specialists soon. Call us at 914-421-9392 to set up an evaluation with one of our Pediatric Physical Therapists.  We are here to help! Our website,  physicaltherapy4kids.com .  #helmettherapy #PhysicalTherapy4Kids #Torticollis #physicaldevelopment...

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...

Bean Bag Balance Game Physical therapy can be fun. It doesn't have to be all work. When it comes to kids, making physical therapy fun is the best way to make improvements in balance and motor skills.  Working on balance is way more fun when it's a game! #balance #pediatricphysicaltherapy #physicaldevelopment #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #Torticolli #WhitePlainsPhysicalTherapy #coordination

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

Resources and Links We have some interesting new links on our "Resources and Links" Page. T ake a look. -Autistic Home Decorating: Make Your Home Autism Friendly -12 Ways to Prevent, and Respond to, ASD Wandering -How to Help Your Child with ASD Overcome Her Fear of the Dentist and Establish Lifelong Healthy Oral Hygiene Habits -10 Tips for Getting Your Autistic Child Through a Haircut -The Top 3 Challenges to Finding a Babysitter for Your Special Needs Child — and How to Overcome Them -The Best Strategies for Calming Autistic T antrums and Meltdowns -Do Sensory Processing Issues Get Better Over Time? Visit our resources page for some helpful websites and articles. We've added some new links. Call us! We are here to help! 914-421-9392 #physicaldevelopment #grossmotorskills #milestones #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #resources #languagedevelopment #sensoryprocessing

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 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...

Infant Massage Massage for your infant can be helpful if she or he is diagnosed with torticollis. Just like anything else with your baby, check with your pediatrician first. Besides the skin-to-skin contact stimulating can be good for muscles. At Physical Therapy 4 Kids , we have been successful treating torticollis in infants for many years. Please contact us if you have any concerns about your baby. Physical Therapy 4 Kids White Plains, New York 914-421-9392 Wendy Kaplan-Lager, PT, C/NDT #infantmassage #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #Torticollis #physicaldevelopment 

Morgan's Wonderland             Located in San Antonio, Texas Check out their video! Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas looks like a great place to plan a fun family vacation for the whole family including those with special needs. This place has waterproof wheelchairs so everyone can have the water park experience. There are no boundaries and no such thing as “I can’t” . No more sitting on the sidelines. This is a ‘get involved’ type of water park for everyone! Whirling Wonder, Wheelchair Swings, Pirate Island Playground, The Sensory Village & Off-Road Adventure Ride are just a few of the attractions at this park. physicaltherapy4kids.com Physical Therapy 4 Kids White Plains, New York 914-421-9392 #morganswonderland #waterpark4all #wholefamilyfun #wheelchairwaterpark #physicadevelopment #no boundaries #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids

A New Playground, just what the PT Ordered As some schools are cutting the amount of recess time, other schools are adding equipment to help children with their gross motor skills and coordination. This Australian school is changing recess. “It meets their sensory needs and creates body awareness, helps with coordination, gross motor skills and also encourages communication development. “It’s an outlet for them and they’re more settled when they come back inside. “The kids love it.” Physical Therapy 4 Kids , we can help your children with physical movement. Contact us to find out how we can help your child. Physical Therapy 4 Kids   914-421-9392       White Plains, NY #physicaldevelopment #grossmotorskills #milestones #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #pt4kidswhiteplainsny

Sometimes it feels like one child gets it all. This mom of 2 sets of twins tells her son’s story of torticollis. The diagnosis of torticollis lead to finding out that her son is autistic. "ALONG CAME AUTISM: DOMINICK’S STORY" “My son was born with severe torticollis and even had to wear a helmet. Fortunately, with physical therapy and chiropractic care, he improved. He hit all his milestones: smiling, clapping, waving, crawling, walking, and even some speech. By comparison to his twin I thought “Well Dominick is not behind, Jonathan is just a little advanced. Besides, he had to go through all that therapy and wear a helmet!” I never put that much thought into it until I noticed he wouldn’t make eye contact, respond to his name, and sometimes he would bang his head on the floor. He suffered from frequent ear infections, so my first overly protective, motherly assumption was, “Oh my God, he’s deaf!” I immediately scheduled an appointment with an ear, nose,...