Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 I don't know if I've introduced myself yet. I originally posted as ca_sweet_pea but thought I would use and ID that would include my daughter . is just about 5 months now and she was just casted for her STAR band today. We first noticed that her head was getting flat on her left side at about 2 months. She also had a strong preference for laying her head on that side. At her 2 month appt the doctor said that her head turning to the left was a reflex called the " fencing " pose and that her head would round out as the reflex went away (at about 4 months). My mother had been very concerned about her head and did various research. She was convinced that had torticollis. My husband and I told my mother what the doctor had said about the " fencing " position and she just wanted me to keep an eye on things. 's 4 month appt came and we saw a nurse practictioner instead of the doctor. Right away she noticed 's flatness and also suggested she may actually have tort. She referred us to a neurologist. The neurologist examined and said that she didn't have tort but definitely had a tight muscle that he wanted us to stretch all day long. He also referred us to an orthotist to get molded for a band. Today, during 's casting the orthotist suggested we see a PT about 's neck. We agreed and are now waiting to hear back from the PT to schedule and appointment. That's our story. I put some pics of in the album under... Most of her pictures are when she is pretty messy (her hair is hard to control) hehe. Hope you enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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