Guest guest Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I have recently started doing some consultancy work for a company called Sleepcurve who supply mattresses specifically designed to prevent flat head - they are designed by Philip Owen a consultant pediatric osteopath with many years of experience dealing with plagiocephaly I hope this helps Nic > >>>> > > >>>> > Hello, Im only just beginning to read plagio sites as it looks as if > >>>> my 14 week only grandaughter has a flat area, probably caused by torticollis > >>>> on the right side. Repositioning and stretching exercises have been > >>>> suggested by the Physio . Standard ones for Tort, given out on a sheet by > >>>> the hospital, to address the 'side to side' and the reluctance to tilt 'the > >>>> other way' My daughter started to do these exercises gently with the baby, > >>>> but the baby screams relentlessly as soon as you position your hands on her > >>>> shoulder and head and start applying even the lightest pressure. After just > >>>> one day, the baby now cries and looks frightened when you approach her, and > >>>> she stopped looking at her Mummy . My daughter rang the physio and the > >>>> physio said carry on its for her own good. Two days later and my daughter is > >>>> torn as to how to proceed for fear of causing the baby psychological damage. > >>>> Do other peoples babies have the same reaction to the exercises? > >>>> > > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >> > >> > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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