Guest guest Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 You don't say exactly what 's main difficulties are, but we have found the DDAT physio programme absolutely wonderful. You can find out about it by looking up www.DDAT.co.uk. You do the exercises on a planned programme at home, so there'd be no pulling out of class, just a trip every couple of months to the centre. Good luck Sara -- Sara e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 I said in the post that is weaker on her left side than her right (more than she should be). She has motor planning problems, so she can't jump rope, dance, do jumping jacks and other exercise, etc. I think next year in PE, they'll teach them how to jump rope and other activities that I don't think she can do (or will be very awkward at). I'm just wondering if I need to add something about it in her IEP. I'm also wondering if physical therapy would help her with some of these skills. --- In , Sara e <sara@s...> wrote: > You don't say exactly what 's main difficulties are, but we have > found the DDAT physio programme absolutely wonderful. You can find out > about it by looking up www.DDAT.co.uk. You do the exercises on a > planned programme at home, so there'd be no pulling out of class, just a > trip every couple of months to the centre. > > Good luck > > Sara > -- > Sara e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 Hi Suzi, Physical therapy is hard to justify in the school system unless it effects the chil's education. For example, can she get up and down easiily, go up and down stairs safely, carry a lunch tray, etcc? If she keeps up in PE I am not sure if they will even offer adaptive PE. For example jumping rope doesn't help with education. I'll see what I can find in my files. Physical therapy has been great for my son with motor planning, etc. Also Gymnastics is also great b/c of the motor planning, etc.. They do obstacle courses, trampoline jumping, rolls, foam block pits, etc.. denise > > You don't say exactly what 's main difficulties are, but we > have > > found the DDAT physio programme absolutely wonderful. You can > find out > > about it by looking up www.DDAT.co.uk. You do the exercises on a > > planned programme at home, so there'd be no pulling out of class, > just a > > trip every couple of months to the centre. > > > > Good luck > > > > Sara > > -- > > Sara e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2003 Report Share Posted February 22, 2003 Have the kids ever teased him? She's so self-concious about her speech, and I'm afraid she going to get self-concious about her other activities as well. She's a good swimmer and bike rider, but they don't have those activities at school. > Hi Suzi, > > Physical therapy is hard to justify in the school system unless it > effects the chil's education. For example, can she get up and down > easiily, go up and down stairs safely, carry a lunch tray, etcc? If > she keeps up in PE I am not sure if they will even offer adaptive PE. > > For example jumping rope doesn't help with education. I'll see what I > can find in my files. > > Physical therapy has been great for my son with motor planning, etc. > Also Gymnastics is also great b/c of the motor planning, etc.. They > do obstacle courses, trampoline jumping, rolls, foam block pits, etc.. > > denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 So far we have been very lucky. We haven't really come into that problem yet. They may see her as more " different " if she is in a different PE class. Try the regular one and maybe you find out what activities they do in gym class and you can work on them at home. I know one Mom who requested the future years spelling lists to work on over the summer. denise > Have the kids ever teased him? She's so self-concious about her > speech, and I'm afraid she going to get self-concious about her > other activities as well. She's a good swimmer and bike rider, but > they don't have those activities at school. > > --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 In a message dated 8/31/2005 6:36:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, stephcarpenter@... writes: just wanted to give back where I could! My daughter (29 months) has epilepsy, hypotonia, sensory integration issues and was recently diagnosed with PDD-NOS. She has received PT through Early Intervention since she was 3 months old. She also receives OT, speech, ed services and goes to hippotherapy once a week. When I take her privately to an outside OT and hippotherapy, the doctors usually use hypotonia as the diagnosis. I do not know that there is a " treatment " for the epilepsy per se. Using the diagnosis of hypotonia insurance has typically covered all or a portion of the services (even the state funded medical assistance, after a long fight). Thanks for responding, I'm glad to hear so far that a few have not had any problems. Just curious, how is the hippotherapy going?? Is hippotherapy usually covered by insurance?? Again thanks for responding. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Hi, I have never officially posted here, as we do not have an official diagnosis on what is the crux of my daughter's speech delay, but I have found a lot of helpful information here (like ProEFA) and just wanted to give back where I could! My daughter (29 months) has epilepsy, hypotonia, sensory integration issues and was recently diagnosed with PDD-NOS. She has received PT through Early Intervention since she was 3 months old. She also receives OT, speech, ed services and goes to hippotherapy once a week. When I take her privately to an outside OT and hippotherapy, the doctors usually use hypotonia as the diagnosis. I do not know that there is a " treatment " for the epilepsy per se. Using the diagnosis of hypotonia insurance has typically covered all or a portion of the services (even the state funded medical assistance, after a long fight). Hope this helps! [ ] Physical Therapy Does anyone know of any insurance codes, where PT will be a covered expense? My son has epilepsy, apraxia,hypotonia, & needs massive muscle and skeletal strengthening, and I asked the neuro for a script, and they are giving it to me for hypotonia, but that PT isnt customary treatment for epilepsy. In anyones experience is hypotonia covered or is hypotonia considered developmental? How on earth could that be? I lent out my Late Talker book so I cant refer to the insurance section. So does anyone at all have any advice???? Thanks Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 If you suspect that your son might have torticollis, or any problem with his neck that might have contributed to his plagiocephaly, then it is really important to have him see a pediatric physical therapist. He or she can suggest stretching and strengthening exercises that can be helpful. Something I didn't know (that I wish I had) is that torticollis can also directly cause facial assymetry by pulling on the muscles of the face. When my daughter was about 5 months old, I thought her facial assymetry was due to her plagio only. I don't mean to scare you, but it is important to know. Best wishes to you, and good luck! , Mom to Olivia almost 1 year! and soon to be doc band grad (next week! Yay!) > > Is PT something I should be looking into at this stage? I read how > sometimes your pediatrician refers you to a physical therapist at the > onset or when flat spot is noticeable. Our pediatricia referred us to > a neuro. Didn't know if I should seek PT also.... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 If you suspect that your son might have torticollis, or any problem with his neck that might have contributed to his plagiocephaly, then it is really important to have him see a pediatric physical therapist. He or she can suggest stretching and strengthening exercises that can be helpful. Something I didn't know (that I wish I had) is that torticollis can also directly cause facial assymetry by pulling on the muscles of the face. When my daughter was about 5 months old, I thought her facial assymetry was due to her plagio only. I don't mean to scare you, but it is important to know. Best wishes to you, and good luck! , Mom to Olivia almost 1 year! and soon to be doc band grad (next week! Yay!) > > Is PT something I should be looking into at this stage? I read how > sometimes your pediatrician refers you to a physical therapist at the > onset or when flat spot is noticeable. Our pediatricia referred us to > a neuro. Didn't know if I should seek PT also.... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 nope didnt go there simon when to desert kidz in mesa for 6 months for his physical therapy. Aron Holwighttp://birds.lemonyfresh.com/gallery/http://b1.lilypie.com/2QXlm7.png On 11/9/06, bkbsfournier <bkbsfournier@...> wrote: Hello everyone,Has anyone in AZ ever gone to 360 Physical Therapy? If so were you experiences good? has his first appointment on Tuesday and I'm a little leary after the first monster that we saw at Hanger! Krissy, AZ -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 I haven't gone there; we go to TMC here in Tucson, but I would think that a pt is going to be a LOT more sensitive to what's going on than the person you met at Hanger. A pt realizes that sometimes parents don't realize that something is wrong. Our son was dx'd at two months and it took another month for pt to get organized, and it wasn't until after I met the therapist that I was able to see what was wrong and understand it. I hope your experience with pt is much better!! Candace, Tucson mommy to Tiernan, 6 mos tort, plagiobkbsfournier <bkbsfournier@...> wrote: Hello everyone,Has anyone in AZ ever gone to 360 Physical Therapy? If so were you experiences good? has his first appointment on Tuesday and I'm a little leary after the first monster that we saw at Hanger! Krissy, AZ Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 hi my name is kellie my son Zackary goes to spooner physcial therapy at Banner Estrella 101 & we see aaron he is great and alot of experience with tort!!!! > Hello everyone, > > Has anyone in AZ ever gone to 360 Physical Therapy? If so were you > experiences good? has his first appointment on Tuesday and I'm > a little leary after the first monster that we saw at Hanger! > > Krissy, AZ > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi Phyllis. First, let me say, that what you decribed sounds like heaven. A little water therapy, a massage then a hot bath and a long relaxing nap.... makes me sleepy just thinking about it!! Anyway, I have just begun to " work out " after sugery in January. Two weeks ago, they had a massage therapist there and you could pay for 10 minutes. I was a wonderful 10 minutes, but it had the same effect on me- all I wanted to do afterwards was sleep. In fact, that's all I want to do after I work out period. Exercise used to make me feel great! It's all part of the pain cycle. The best thing you can do to combat the sleepiness, is to eat right. Make sure you have carbs before you go, and carbs when you're done- a banana is a great thing to eat after a workout. At this point, take your naps. Your body probably needs the rest if your not resting well at night (like most of us.) Hopefully, in time, your naps will become shorter in duration because the PT will benifit your regular routine and you'll be sleeping better at night. DON'T FEEL GUILTY!!! You need to take care of yourself to be able to take care of everyone else! Peace > > I was wondering if any of you had an experience similar to mine. I > attend physical therapy for 3 herniated cervical. I go to an Aquatic > Rehabilitation Center. I really enjoy it and do well while I am > there. After I get home and have a hot bath, I am completely wiped > out and have pain. I could sleep for 4+ hours if you let me. I don't > usually sleep well at night and attribute the sleepiness to the > massage that they give me and the hot bath afterward. I am sure that > I need the sleep but I feel so guilty that I am sleeping all > afternoon, two days a week. At least my children are in school but of > course I still feel guilty. > Phyllis > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Thanks for your message. This " Heaven " will soon end because my insurance has only approved 4 more visits to PT. Although I won't be better in two weeks, that's all that they approved. After a re-evaluation, I may be approved for more visits. Considering I have cervical radiculopathy and my arms go numb and are very painful, and of couse the neck pain, I can't believe that Cigna only approved 4 PT visits. Thanks again for your encouraging words. Phyllis achangedlife101 <no_reply > wrote: Hi Phyllis. First, let me say, that what you decribed sounds like heaven. A little water therapy, a massage then a hot bath and a long relaxing nap.... makes me sleepy just thinking about it!! Recent Activity 11 New Members 2 New Links Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 cant exactly relate to that. I do a form of water exercise/therapy. I call it " aquatic gymnastics " . I feel great afterwards as far as pain. I do feel quite tired, but the pain is much less afterwards. Do you think yours is related to the massage? fraft13 <fraft13@...> wrote: I was wondering if any of you had an experience similar to mine. I attend physical therapy for 3 herniated cervical. I go to an Aquatic Rehabilitation Center. I really enjoy it and do well while I am there. After I get home and have a hot bath, I am completely wiped out and have pain. I could sleep for 4+ hours if you let me. I don't usually sleep well at night and attribute the sleepiness to the massage that they give me and the hot bath afterward. I am sure that I need the sleep but I feel so guilty that I am sleeping all afternoon, two days a week. At least my children are in school but of course I still feel guilty. Phyllis --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I've been to three different sessions of PT (Over 4.5 years). The first time I was approved for 6 weeks. The therapist sent me on my way. The second, I was not approved at all, but I went, paying full price for 6 weeks, because he was a cervical specialist. It was nice- heat, massage, stretching, but I couldn't afford more. This last time was post-op, so they approved 8 weeks (WHOOPIE!), but the therapist could only see me once a week- and he was the only one my surgeon would refer. When he was doen, he was a little pissed that 8 weeks was all we had, but he really wasn't helping, anyway. I continue to " work " at home, but it would be nice to have some real rehab time with a professional. Oh well. > Hi Phyllis. First, let me say, that what you decribed sounds like > heaven. A little water therapy, a massage then a hot bath and a long > relaxing nap.... makes me sleepy just thinking about it!! > > > > > Recent Activity > > 11 > New Members > > 2 > New Links > > Visit Your Group > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hi, My son is 15 weeks and my husband and I have been going to physical therapy for five weeks. We've been doing his neck exercises consistently and we've seen improvements. Our physical therapist told us to make the appointment for the doc band. Were going July 1st. My son favors his left side, therefore has a little flat spot on that side. We were just to the P.T. last Thursday and he noticed that the back of his head is getting flatter which he said is good because he's not favoring the left side as much. My husband and I are going to get the doc band because of the fear it is going to only get worse and not better. I've been told to do it now while he is really young because of the rapid growth spurts compare to when they get older. I've spoken to a couple of mothers whose child had the doc band on for six weeks. I hope this helps and keep me updated. From: aevans102580 <aevans102580@...>Subject: physical therapyPlagiocephaly Date: Monday, June 15, 2009, 12:49 PM The doctor just told me that she thinks my 4.5 month old may have "some" torticollis that might be contributing to the positional plagiocephaly and she is referring him for physical therapy. He can turn his head to the left but 99% of the time chooses not to and gets mad when you force it back.Has anyone had success with physical therapy? I have tried very hard to reposition him but he will not sleep until his head is laying to the right, on the flat spot. I'll go in when he is sleeping to reposition and he will turn back in his sleep 5 min later. His forhead sticks out more on the right side too. The doctors said he has mild-moderate positional plagiocephaly but does not recommend a band/helmet at this time b/c she thinks PT will help. I am worried that his head will get worse and will be harder to treat.Any advice on PT and repositioning babies who will fight until they are back to the comfort spot? He will not stay on his side and thrusts himself off of the wedge. I also have a bobby noggins nest but it doesn't seem to be helping since his head is always turned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 My daughter had torticollis and favored her right side. She has been in physical therapy since she was six months old. Her head was flattening on the right side and her forehead bosses more on her right side. Repositioning didn't work because as you said, during sleep, she would turn her head back to the right. A lot of doctors told me that they did not recommend the band and that she would eventually grow out of it. But it was my decision and I could get a prescription for it if her head shape bothered me. My mommy instinct told me to ignore their advice and go ahead with the band. She has some developemtal delays and cataracts in her eyes, etc. and I just want to do whatever I can for her. She got her band at eight months old. I was initially concerned that I had waited too long and wouldn't see much improvement. After one week there was such a major change. I am so happy that I did it and she is picking up developmentally and her therapists think that she will catch up. So if you can afford it, my parents helped me, then you don't have anything to lose. My opinion only and there are plenty opposing opinions out there. Good luck, Jenn EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me Plagiocephaly From: aevans102580@...Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:49:09 +0000Subject: physical therapy The doctor just told me that she thinks my 4.5 month old may have "some" torticollis that might be contributing to the positional plagiocephaly and she is referring him for physical therapy. He can turn his head to the left but 99% of the time chooses not to and gets mad when you force it back.Has anyone had success with physical therapy? I have tried very hard to reposition him but he will not sleep until his head is laying to the right, on the flat spot. I'll go in when he is sleeping to reposition and he will turn back in his sleep 5 min later. His forhead sticks out more on the right side too. The doctors said he has mild-moderate positional plagiocephaly but does not recommend a band/helmet at this time b/c she thinks PT will help. I am worried that his head will get worse and will be harder to treat.Any advice on PT and repositioning babies who will fight until they are back to the comfort spot? He will not stay on his side and thrusts himself off of the wedge. I also have a bobby noggins nest but it doesn't seem to be helping since his head is always turned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hello, I'm new to this board too and have been lurking, but I wanted to share some of our story. My daughter has torticollis, and would only turn to the right while sleeping. We tried to reposition, bought special pillows, etc. You name it we've tried it to get her to look to her left, and nothing worked. We started PT with her when she was 10 weeks old. After about 1 1/2 months of PT I found her looking to her left while sleeping on her own. It was much easier to reposition her then, and she'd stay in the same position for hours. She too would look to the left while awake, but turn her head back right away. After PT she will now hold a stretch to the left for a while. She sleeps on her stomach now (at 6 months), and even sometimes sleeps looking left on her belly. She ended up with plagio because she slept looking only to the right for so long. We were told that over time it would be less noticeable, but never really round out, even with repositioning and having her situp, etc. So we decided to do the helmet. We are on week 2 and all seems to be going well. It's not easy, but so far we haven't regretted it. Best of luck to you! Johanna From: aevans102580 <aevans102580@...>Plagiocephaly Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 12:49:09 PMSubject: physical therapy The doctor just told me that she thinks my 4.5 month old may have "some" torticollis that might be contributing to the positional plagiocephaly and she is referring him for physical therapy. He can turn his head to the left but 99% of the time chooses not to and gets mad when you force it back.Has anyone had success with physical therapy? I have tried very hard to reposition him but he will not sleep until his head is laying to the right, on the flat spot. I'll go in when he is sleeping to reposition and he will turn back in his sleep 5 min later. His forhead sticks out more on the right side too. The doctors said he has mild-moderate positional plagiocephaly but does not recommend a band/helmet at this time b/c she thinks PT will help. I am worried that his head will get worse and will be harder to treat.Any advice on PT and repositioning babies who will fight until they are back to the comfort spot? He will not stay on his side and thrusts himself off of the wedge. I also have a bobby noggins nest but it doesn't seem to be helping since his head is always turned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 It is so good to know that other moms are dealing with the same thing. My little one is now 4 months old and she was diagnosed with plagio a month ago. Just before I went to our plastic surgeon a friend, who is a PT specializing in toricolis, pointed out my daughter's torticolis. I intially thought she just had plagio. When we went to the PS we were told she needed the DanMar helmet/band and that it was $600 that our insurance would not cover. Since these helmets/band are not molded, we were told we could borrow one and they would size it down to fit her head. That is what we did and saved a lot of money. We are also seeing a slow difference. Now she has been in PT 1 week and she is resistant to the stretches if she is aware we are doing them. She screams and it is so sad. I have to wait until she is really distracted or asleep. My friend recommended going to www.orthoseek.com to read more about the stretches and helpful tips. Since my little one has toricolis left (she looks to her right), we now feed her resting in our right arm using our left hand for the bottle. It is a lot of work to stay aware of her neck position all day long, but we know it will be worth it and it is just a huge adjustment. She still will twist her head side to side because she can not hold her head looking to her left that long (unless asleep). Oh! But what I finally wanted to say is that once she received the helmet/band we saw and immediate better range of motion and that she would now sleep on her back looking to her left more often. I think the band has been a great combination with the PT. I feel like the two work well hand in hand and will hopefully speed along her progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I went absolutely nuts trying to get my son to sleep on his right side (he was flat on the left). I jumped up from bed every hour or so to reposition him. Finally he caught on! It took about a month. In the meantime his plagio may have gotten worse, I'm not sure. In the head we had a helmet, which completely corrected the asymmetry. What I want to suggest is something that really seemed to help us. We made sure that everything interesting was always at our son's right. The main thing was his very entertaining 3-year-old brother. At first would just sit and cry when what he wanted to look at was to his right, but within a week he was really working on turning that way. If you have two kids in the back seat make sure your little one has to turn left to see his sibling. Another thing...I don't know if you are breastfeeding, but if you are you can turn the baby so he will have to turn to the left to stay latched on. At 4 months mine had no trouble complying with that. One final note: we did the things above, but (I'm not proud to admit this) were very lazy about actual stretching exercises, and the tort. seems to have resolved. The head tilt was the last problem to go and it is gone now too. He's 11 months old. Good luck! > > The doctor just told me that she thinks my 4.5 month old may have " some " torticollis that might be contributing to the positional plagiocephaly and she is referring him for physical therapy. He can turn his head to the left but 99% of the time chooses not to and gets mad when you force it back. > > Has anyone had success with physical therapy? I have tried very hard to reposition him but he will not sleep until his head is laying to the right, on the flat spot. I'll go in when he is sleeping to reposition and he will turn back in his sleep 5 min later. His forhead sticks out more on the right side too. The doctors said he has mild-moderate positional plagiocephaly but does not recommend a band/helmet at this time b/c she thinks PT will help. I am worried that his head will get worse and will be harder to treat. > > Any advice on PT and repositioning babies who will fight until they are back to the comfort spot? He will not stay on his side and thrusts himself off of the wedge. I also have a bobby noggins nest but it doesn't seem to be helping since his head is always turned. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thanks for the info! Yes, I have been going crazy as well trying to readjust, just to find him back to his old position 5 min later. I like the suggestion regarding breastfeeding. I am going to try to position him so he has to turn to the right when eating...hopefully it will work. Take care, anne From: <sadietheseamstrix@...>Subject: Re: physical therapyPlagiocephaly Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 1:36 PM I went absolutely nuts trying to get my son to sleep on hisright side (he was flat on the left). I jumped up from bedevery hour or so to reposition him. Finally he caught on!It took about a month. In the meantime his plagio may havegotten worse, I'm not sure. In the head we had a helmet,which completely corrected the asymmetry.What I want to suggest is something that really seemed tohelp us. We made sure that everything interesting wasalways at our son's right. The main thing was his veryentertaining 3-year-old brother. At first would just sit and cry when what he wanted to look at was to his right, but within a week he was really working on turning that way.If you have two kids in the back seat make sure your littleone has to turn left to see his sibling.Another thing...I don't know if you are breastfeeding, butif you are you can turn the baby so he will have to turnto the left to stay latched on. At 4 months mine had notrouble complying with that.One final note: we did the things above, but (I'm not proudto admit this) were very lazy about actual stretching exercises,and the tort. seems to have resolved. The head tilt was thelast problem to go and it is gone now too. He's 11 months old.Good luck!>> The doctor just told me that she thinks my 4.5 month old may have "some" torticollis that might be contributing to the positional plagiocephaly and she is referring him for physical therapy. He can turn his head to the left but 99% of the time chooses not to and gets mad when you force it back.> > Has anyone had success with physical therapy? I have tried very hard to reposition him but he will not sleep until his head is laying to the right, on the flat spot. I'll go in when he is sleeping to reposition and he will turn back in his sleep 5 min later. His forhead sticks out more on the right side too. The doctors said he has mild-moderate positional plagiocephaly but does not recommend a band/helmet at this time b/c she thinks PT will help. I am worried that his head will get worse and will be harder to treat.> > Any advice on PT and repositioning babies who will fight until they are back to the comfort spot? He will not stay on his side and thrusts himself off of the wedge. I also have a bobby noggins nest but it doesn't seem to be helping since his head is always turned.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Expect some crying. My son was just 2 months old when he started PT and he did not like the stretches at all, cried most of the time, but he got used to them eventually. And even if they don't, you MUST follow through with the stretches and exercises that the PT gives you to do at home between appointments (usually a handful of exercises 3-5 times a day). It only hurts them at first because the muscles are tight, and the only way to loosen them up is to be diligent with the stretches. The basic stretches for tort include ear to shoulder, and ear to floor, both sides (so you pull their head down so that their ear touches their shoulder, then you push it down so the ear touches the floor and they're looking all the way to the side). There will be some others probably, but those are the primary ones. The PT might use an exercise/stability ball to show you some ways to encourage neck strength and range of motion, that worked great for my son. You should practice the stretches before the PT leaves as well so you know you are doing them correctly. They'll also show you other ways you can incorporate play and tummy time exercises into your day. That's all I can think of. Good luck! Jake-3 (DOCBand Grad 9/08) > > Ok everyone > > We start physical therapy today any thoughts as to what I should watch out for or expect our first visit? > > How did your child react after the first days for weeks for all that matters. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 My daughter has a moderate case of torticollis, and was 2 months old when she started her p.t. The first visit is an evaluation and explanation of torticollis. They will also show you excercise that will help loosen the muscles. My daughter never cried during any sessions. The key is doing the excercises at home.Do them with every diaper change, when you change clothes, bath time or any free moment you have. If your child has to go to day care get them involved too. Have them do the stretching excercises with your child. My daughter went to 3 sessions of p.t. and was realeased. We still excercise her every day at home. We just took her back for a six week follow up and she is doing great. Good Luck. Mom of a beautiful banded baby girl > > > > Ok everyone > > > > We start physical therapy today any thoughts as to what I should watch out for or expect our first visit? > > > > How did your child react after the first days for weeks for all that matters. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 thank you for the info well our first day of therapy was ok like your little one mine didn't cry or fuss much. But after it was all over with though she was ready to go home all of that wore her out. I really hopeful in that we see a change after a week of therapy...the therapist said from what she noticed she has mild case and it can easily be corrected. I just don't know if our daycare would have time to do some of the therapy as well granted they have about 7 babies to 3 teachers so i know it will be kinda hard from them. How soon did you notice a change with your baby? > > > > > > Ok everyone > > > > > > We start physical therapy today any thoughts as to what I should watch out for or expect our first visit? > > > > > > How did your child react after the first days for weeks for all that matters. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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