The word torticollis comes from the or hardening within one of the longck This is the goes from the skull just behind the ear dia ID: 941216
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Physiotherapy Information for __________________________________________________________________ The word torticollis comes from the (or hardening) within one of the longck. This is the goes from the skull just behind the ear diagonally down to the front of torticollis is not known. the next month. After three to shorten and cause a head tilt and limited movement of the neck. In more severe cases the shape of thHowever, if managed early in life with advice from a physiotherapist, by should then be able to hold tch the tight muscle and help the neck muscles work normally. be fed and happy when doing the stretches and both baby and parent to be relaxed. Treatment will not harm the baby, but it may be uncomf
ortable and he/she may protest surface. ABHB/PIU965/2 – September 2013 Page Expiry Date:- September 2016 Your baby tends to hold his/her neck side of the neck. The baby needs to be encouraged to hold his/her head straight and to look towards the Hold each stretch for __ seco Physiotherapist, and do __ times. Do at each nappy change if possible (or at least 4 times a day). Lie your baby on his/her back and both hands. Gently position the baby’s head in the middle, looking straight up (as well as you can). Keeping the his/her head towards the left. sit with your knees
touching the settee. Lie your baby on his/her right side with the head resting on Hold the shoulders and turn his/her body very slowly onto the tummy. ABHB/PIU965/2 – September 2013 Page Expiry Date:- September 2016 Stretch 2. Tilt to right side Gently position your baby’s head Cup the top of his/her head with one hand. Place your other hand on the left shoulder to keep it still. hing the settee. Lie your baby on his/her his/her body up very slowly. Other Activities Cuddle your baby so his/her head turns towards the left. Encourage your baby to turn his/he people, a
nd place toys to his/her left.ABHB/PIU965/2 – September 2013 Page Expiry Date:- September 2016 Carry your baby in this position with his/her head tilted to the right. When lying on his/her back to position your baby’s head straight. Encourage supervised play lying on his/her tummy, but your baby should sleep lying on the back. When sitting in a car seat or babyrolled up towel please ask your ABHB/PIU965/2 – September 2013 Page Expiry Date:- September 2016