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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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A year ago, our St. B pediatric clinic was a half-finished front desk, a bare PT gym and a dream.
Today we turn 1. Thank you, St. B families for a great first year. 🎈
Here are some things we told parents this year.
Speech Therapy: AAC (talker) devices don't replace verbal speech but they do bridge the gap! Research shows that kids who use AAC devices often end up using more words, not fewer.
Physical Therapy: Standing play counts as therapy. Stick toys on a mirror or the fridge just above eye level so they have to stand, balance and reach to get them.
Occupational Therapy: Hair brushing battles? Light touches can feel overwhelming to a sensitive nervous system. Try firm, slow strokes instead and let your child hold a fidget or a second brush to help regulate.
Not sure if your child is hitting their milestones? Trust your gut.
You can ask your pediatrician to fax a referral directly to High Pointe Therapy in St. B (931-208-2341), or give us a call at 931-208-2080 to chat through what you're seeing.
Video: "How it started" over photos of our St. B waiting room and gym mid-construction. "How it's going" over kids working with our PT, OT, and SLP at the mirror, on the trampoline, on the swing, and with a talker device. Ends with "Happy Birthday to our St. B Clinic!"
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