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Meet Katie, a PTA working with our adult patients. Thank you for all that you do, Katie! 💪🏼
Favorite PT tool/equipment: That is a hard one. I see great benefits with IASTM and cupping tools.
Best piece of PT advice: Believe in yourself. Work will pay off. Keep up with home exercises.
Favorite way to celebrate a patient win: High fives!
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The twin on the right has a strong opinion about which shoulder his head belongs on.
That's torticollis, often caused by a tight neck muscle. Earlier PT makes it easier to treat.
What to look for:
👀 Head tilts to the same side most of the time
👀 Always looks one direction, and baby fusses or it's hard turning the other way
👀 Flat spot on one side or the back of the head
👀 Prefers one side for feeding
👀 Head is in the same position in every photo you take
What to try today:
✅ Talk, play, and feed from the side they don't like to look toward
✅ Flip which end of the crib their head goes so the room is on that side
✅ Tummy time. Short sessions, many times.
✅ During tummy time, hold toys on the less-favored side
If you're noticing any of this, you're not overreacting.
Mention it at your next pediatrician visit and ask them to fax a PT referral to High Pointe Therapy at 931-920-4346.
Or call us directly. Tennessee lets you see a PT without a referral, and we'll check your insurance first.
Questions? Call 931-920-4333, DM us here, or email office@highpointetherapy.com.
More tips on our blog: highpointetherapy.com/blog/baby-head-tilt-torticollis/
#expectgreatthings #torticollis #pediatricphysicaltherapy
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✨NATIONAL PT MONTH✨
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Jennifer, one of our pediatric PTAs. Thank you for all you do to support our littlest learners!
What’s one thing you wish every patient knew? Don't let pain linger and don't ignore your body. You might be able to ignore it now, but your 50/60 year old self will regret it.
If you weren’t a PTA, what would you be doing? Wedding planner or horse trainer/whisperer : )
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