INFANTS & TORTICOLLIS

Babies grow and develop quickly. You can monitor the development of your infant with a gross motor milestone assessment which will look at their level of function and strength.  Some infants may develop a condition known as Torticollis or “Wry Neck”.  This happens when a muscle in the neck called the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) is shortened on one side causing the head to tilt and/or rotate. Although this is more common in babies, older children may develop Torticollis, as well.  A trained physiotherapist can help assess and treat this condition in a safe and playful way, helping to regain functional range, prevent further complications, or identify the next steps of therapy that may be required.  Most often, stretching exercises and position changes can treat Torticollis and our physiotherapist will teach you how to do this at home.

If Torticollis is left untreated it can cause issues as the child ages such as chronic headaches, vision deficits, decreased shoulder mobility, head shape deformity, scoliosis, and jaw malalignment.

Book with Anant for the care of your baby.