Podcasts about Plagiocephaly

Today we're talking about a condition that is surprisingly common in babies, but little known - torticollis.Alessia Testa had already suffered mastitis following a painful latch on one side by the time her son was six weeks old, but it was her insistence that her son had a head tilt that led to him being diagnosed and treated. With the help of physiotherapy and some simple changes at home, Luca's neck muscles have stretched and strengthened, and he now feeds well as an 18 month old.We're also joined by Nicola Walker, an infant feeding specialist, and senior physiotherapist, to help answer the science questions, and explain how you can get help if you have noticed head tilt or facial asymmetry in your child. We discuss the breastfeeding implications of torticollis, sternocleidomastoid tumour, and plagiocephaly - some big words that can feel intimidating, but support is out there.My new book, ‘Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding: a Guide to Weaning for Professionals, Supporters and Parents', is out now.You can get 10% off the book at the Jessica Kingsley press website, that's uk.jkp.com using the code MMPE10 at checkout.Follow me on Twitter @MakesMilk and on Instagram  @emmapickettibclc or find out more on my website www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.comResources mentioned - @babybegin on Instagram@kinactive_kids on Instagram https://www.cwgenna.com/This podcast is presented by Emma Pickett IBCLC, and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

In this information packed episode, Erin sits down with her friend Dr. Courtney Kahla, Nervous System Chiropractor, to discuss all things baby – tongue ties, plagiocephaly, belly sleeping, breastfeeding, chiropractic care, epidurals and more.  Connect with Courtney: Dr. Courtney Kahla's Instagram OUR WELL HOUSE Instagram Nervous System Chiro Directory Instagram Dr. Courtney Kahla's Website OUR WELL HOUSE Website Connect with me: Instagram Website About Courtney: Dr. Courtney is a wife, mother, Doctor of Chiropractic and the owner + founder of Our Well House in Frisco, TX. She specializes in fertility, preconception, prenatal, pediatric, women's health and whole family wellness. Her firm belief in the body as self-healing and self-regulating permeates her online presence as she shares health + wellness from a normal human physiology perspective which is often backed by peer-reviewed literature, natural living, and her raw, real, and vulnerable heart as she navigates everything life brings. She has made it her mission to empower others to take control of their health by living a lifestyle that honors their God-given innate ability to heal.

If your child's head isn't alternating his head position enough, it could result in Plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome. What specific signs should you look for to determine if your child is developing this condition? What are some ways to treat it or prevent it happening in the first place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worried about your baby's diagnosis? Community Health and Education offers a parent's guide, with useful facts and tips for managing ocular torticollis and plagiocephaly in infants. Visit https://infanttorticollis.info for more details. Community Health and Education Services, LLC City: Lanham Address: 4500 Forbes Blvd Website: https://www.communityhes.org Phone: +12407555591 Email: contact@communityhes.org

Unlock the secrets to nurturing your baby's physical development with our latest chat featuring Dr. Taylor Henderson, a renowned pediatric physical therapist. Our discussion goes into the critical impact of early intervention on infants who may not be meeting developmental milestones. Witness the importance of vigilance in monitoring your baby's head shape with practical steps like altering sleep positions and engaging in regular physical therapy evaluations. Our conversation brings to light the potential long-term developmental hurdles tied to untreated plagiocephaly and underscores the necessity of parental intuition in pursuing specialized care.We present creative adaptations, including the use of a birthing ball, to align with your baby's unique developmental stage. Learn how these activities can foster spatial awareness and muscle engagement, setting the stage for healthy rolling and crawling. Our episode culminates with innovative ways to avert the emergence of "happy sitters" and instead encourage a path of dynamic exploration. Join us for an episode packed with actionable tips and compassionate support on your baby's journey to mobility.In this episode, you will hear:Importance of early intervention for babies not meeting developmental milestones.Strategies for monitoring and treating flat head syndrome.The role of parental intuition in recognizing developmental issues and seeking specialized pediatric physical therapy care.Reframing tummy time to be an enjoyable bonding activity.Techniques to foster spatial awareness and muscle engagement.Discussion of yellow flags for torticollis.Resources from this EpisodeConnect with Dr. Taylor on her website (https://bloomwellpt.com) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bloomwellpt/?hl=en)You can learn more about my upcoming workshop, Healing Practices for Doulas, here (https://www.asimplehome.org/blog/healing-practices-for-doulas)Follow and Review:We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening. This week's episode features fitness instructor extraordinaire, Tiffany Hall. Here, Tiff shares what happened when her daughter Vada was born with Plagiocephaly - which in simple terms it means ‘flat head.' LINKS https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/health-daily-care/health-concerns/plagiocephaly https://mytxo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tiffhall_xo/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast we talk about the most common cause of abnormal head shape in babies - positional or deformational plagiocephaly.

It's a niche episode people! (but an important one nonetheless) Did you know 1 out of 4 babies have some form of Plagiocephaly or "flat head syndrome"? That's A LOT of babies. Sarah talks about WHY this has become more common in recent years, some reasons babies develop it, and some ways to prevent and treat it early on. As a helmet or "DocBand" parent herself, Sarah shares her experience going through the process to help destigmatize helmet life & let you know it's all going to be ok!Want more from Sarah?Check out Sarah's IG post about Helmet Life HEREPersonal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsor!More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid

Renowned fitness instructor, podcaster and author Tiffiny Hall was told not to worry about her daughter's flat head and that she would grow into it. Tiff's intuition said otherwise and led to a journey with her daughter being diagnosed with plagiocephaly. For the first time, Tiffiny opens up about the challenges she faced while navigating this condition, shedding light on the importance of early detection and to always follow your “Mum gut”.  LINKS https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/health-daily-care/health-concerns/plagiocephaly https://mytxo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tiffhall_xo/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you think your baby has a flat spot on her head? Does it seem like he always lays his head to the same side when laying down? Your baby could have positional plagiocephaly or torticollis, or both! These conditions are common for infants and both concerns are worth seeing a doctor about. They are big words, but so much simpler than we realize. Torticollis is Latin for “twisted neck” and just means an infant may prefer twisting their head to one side or the other. Plagiocephaly is the flattening on an infant's head due to repeated twisting and lying flat. In the second episode of the Young & Healthy infant series, Dawn Rothchild, advanced practice nurse in the division of plastic surgery and Dr. Amy Mischnick, pediatric physical therapist, join us to tell us more about these two conditions. We discuss causes, treatments, and prevention for both. Dawn and Amy also share how the two conditions can occur simultaneously and provide advice for next steps if you are concerned about your baby.      Blog: 5 Must-Know Points About Infantile Torticollis (cincinnatichildrens.org)   

Jennifer Barnard is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and the founder of Baby Begin, a company focused on simplifying the treatment for plagiocephaly and torticollis by providing helmet alternatives. Jennifer is passionate about educating parents to explore preventative treatment options for their babies as soon as possible before heading straight to the helmet. Through her early physical therapy treatment approach, she has helped thousands of babies in their journeys to correcting skull malformations.  Find Jennifer:https://babybegin.com/ Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on:Breastfeeding TwinsTwins After SingletonsBaby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing)Click here to sign up for a class!Follow us on:YouTubeTwitterInstagramPinterestFacebook

At 4 months old the pediatrician diagnosed my son with torticollis & plagiocephaly.The PT suggested he get a helmet (band) to correct his head shape. As well as therapy stretching on his neck. Have you ever heard of torticollis or plagiocephaly?As a first-time mom, I felt a lot of guilt, sadness & even more anxiety.This lead me into a downward spiral and telling myself... "This is my fault! I should have done more tummy time! I should have caught this sooner! I'm such a bad mom!"No parent ever wants to hear something is wrong with their child. No matter how big or small it may be, it's still big to those parents at the time they are living the situation. Does your child need or have a helmet? Have you seen babies with helmets and wondered why they wear them?I share our story on the episode, in hopes to encourage the mamas going through it or the family members that don't understand.CONNECT WITH HOST:Website: www.mamayouredoinggreat.comIG: @kendahlyanezWant to get connected with other mamas like you?Join the CommunityEpisode 24- Kimmy & her Twins Helmets

Plagiocephaly has historically been thought of as a benign, cosmetic issue. But, the seminal study we are looking at during this 1-hour course indicates that severe to moderate skull deformity may be best understood as a biomarker for developmental vulnerability. As we'll see, moderate to severe skull deformity was linked with lower cognitive and academic outcomes, when the children reached school age. It is critical to understand that this does not mean that plagiocephaly causes developmental delay. But, given the results of this study, developmental assessment, monitoring, and intervention is recommended for children moderate to severe plagiocephaly. After we break down this article for you, we'll be joined by Amirra Condelee, OTD, OTR/L to discuss the implications for OTs who work with infants—and our role in our communities and families now that we understand the importance of this biomarker.In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the OT Potential Club.You can find more details on this course here:https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-plagiocephaly-cognitive-outcomesHere's the primary research we are discussing:Collett, B. R., Wallace, E. R., Kartin, D., Cunningham, M. L., & Speltz, M. L. (2019). Cognitive Outcomes and Positional Plagiocephaly. Pediatrics, 143(2), e20182373. Support the show

Today I'm joined with Dubai based pediatric physiotherapist Yasmine Craine, or more famously known as the @babyphysiodxb on instagram. On this episode, we'll be doing a dive-deep on Plagiocephaly or as we know as, flat head syndrome, how to recognize it, treat it and prevent it.  Yasmine is a pediatric physiotherapist with over 10 years experience. She specializes in developmental delays and neurological disorders, with a special interest in plagiocephaly and torticollis. She has a 5 month old son who had plagiocephaly, and as a result of her experience she is determined to spread the word about prevention, early recognition and early intervention of flat head syndrome!. Yasmine is based out of Neuropedia - Neuroscience Center. Child Psychology & Neurology Specialists Dubai and can contacted through: https://neuropedia.ae/info@neuropedia.ae 04 343 1113 Ask to make an appointment with YasmineAlternatively you can reach out to her directly via her instagram @babyphysiodxb and click on the Email icon. 

In today's episode, Anita talks with Pediatric Physiotherapistt, Ella Van Bruinessen, all about three specific baby topics that many parents have! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References Bump to Birth Method (self-study) Ella Van Bruinessen on Instagram Show Notes 0:55 - Bump to Birth Method (self-study) 2:53 - Introduction to today's special guest! 4:55 - Torticollis - Why it happens and what parents can do at home 13:23 - When would be a good time for a parent to see a professional, and what would it look like when you do see them? 17:12 - Plagiocephaly - What it is, why it happens, and what parents can do at home 21:47 - Ella's thoughts on baby helmets for treatment 25:05 - Tummy time - when we should do it, for how long, and how to make it easier 31:36 - A piece of advice from Ella to new parents 32:34 - How people can connect and work with Ella!

Guest Dr Brita DeStefano, or you may know her as "Progress Through Play PT". Dr Brita specializes in baby physical therapy for Plagiocephaly and Torticollis. Dr Brita will teach us more specifically about WHAT Torticollis is, how it might look, symptoms, and what can be done about it. Torticollis is common in babies and you may have a light bulb moment if you have had or known a baby who exhibited a lot of signs of tension, arching or doing the C shape posture. We often think of torticollis as a preferred posture, or tense neck and having a feeding preference. We learned so much with Dr Brita and want to do a part 2 to talk about more specifically about baby bodywork and what to do after a frenectomy when things are not resolving yet or the reflux hasn't gone away. To follow Dr Brita on Instagram @progressthroughplay https://www.ptpdenver.com/new-products for online guides or free tips. Or find her in the Denver area. The Spots for Tots Course: Join us to learn more about how to navigate toddler sleep, tongue ties, feeding and bodywork, myofunctional exercises and more. Here is the site: https://spotfortots.mykajabi.com/ The Spots for Tots Course Includes: Habit Elimination Program Pre and Post Op Tongue Tie Protocols Myofunctional and Breathing Exercises To Do At Home Education for Identifying Signs and Symptoms for Oral Dysfunction and Tongue Ties Sleep Hygiene and Tips for Success for Toddlers Advice on Feeding, Drinking, and Body Work to Guide Growth and Development How to Find the Right Team for Your Toddler You'll receive clarity for what tongue ties are, support in navigating your toddler's symptoms, tools to create long term habits for success with your child's growth and development. To get a virtual consult for $25 off with Megan Van Noy www.orofacial-myology.com or Megan@nwmyofunctionaltherapy.com or Instagram @NWMFT To get a virtual consult for $25 off with Kimi Nishimoto contact her www.mouthmusclememory.com or email mouthmusclememory@outlook.com or Instagram @MouthMuscleMemory To follow us on Instagram @TheMunchBunchPodcast

In this episode of the PRS Global Open Keynotes Podcast, Dr. Mirko Gilardino and Ayden Watt discuss the management of positional plagiocephaly and how treatment varies. This episode discusses the following PRS Global Open article: “Practical Review of the Cost of Diagnosis and Management of Positional Plagiocephaly” by Ayden Watt, Abdulaziz Alabdulkarim, James Lee and Mirko Gilardino. Read the article for free on PRSGlobalOpen.com: https://bit.ly/PositionalPlagiocephaly Dr. Mirko Gilardino is the Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at McGill University and Director of the HB Williams Craniofacial and Cleft Surgery Unit at Montreal Children's Hospital. Ayden Watt is a masters student attending medical school. Your host, Dr. Damian Marucci, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Sydney in Australia. #PRSGlobalOpen #KeynotesPodcast #PlasticSurgery

Dr. Kellogg (Pediatric Neurosurgeon) talks about how to treat plagiocephaly. Information on what plagiocephaly is, how is diagnosed, and treatment are discussed in this episode.

Erin and Andrea chat with baby guru Jennifer Barnard from Baby Begin. Jennifer has been a pediatric Occupational Therapist for over 20 years and really, just loves babies. Always has. She is married, has three daughters, 2 dogs and 8 turtles. She loves a good bike ride, walks with the pups and connecting with friends over a cool margarita. She thrives on making a small but significant difference in families' lives and seeing the improvements in head shapes STILL makes her giddy. She loves to teach other professionals and is ready to build her army of therapists worldwide to change the way plagiocephaly is treated. Erin and Andrea are part of that army! Use this link for $20 off at babybegin.com. Join our online community: Motherhood Support - Fueled by Coffee and Catnaps Connect with Erin on Facebook and Instagram. Check out lakecountrysleep.com for more resources, the blog, and our services. Connect with Andrea on Facebook and Instagram. Check out sleepingbeautiezzz.ca for more free resources, the blog, and our sleep packages.

Plagiocephaly, otherwise known as "flat headed syndrome" has become very common in young babies ever since we started putting babies to sleep on their backs.  Thankfully, there are many steps you can take to prevent your little one from preventing a flat head.  In this week's episode of the My Sleeping Baby Podcast, I spoke with Jennifer Barnard, Occupational Therapist and Founder of Baby Begin to discuss everything new parents need to know about plagiocephaly.  Have a listen!Jennifer's website- https://babybegin.com/Follow Baby Begin on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/babybegin/Want to get your little one consistently sleeping 11-12 hours at night so you can be a functioning human?  Join my FREE training HERE: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2   

In the patient education podcast, A/Prof Damian Marucci discusses the common condition of positional plagiocephaly - where babies have flatness of the backs of their head. This condition is different to craniosynostosis - where the bones of the skull have fused early, but it is important to have the head shape checked by a doctor.

Do you have a colic-y baby?Does it seem that, no matter how many lactation or sleep consultants you talk to, that your baby just CANNOT sleep or eat without crying, discomfort, and struggle?Does your baby or child snore, have emotional regulation problems, or seem to ALWAYS be cranky?If you said YES to any of these, your child or infant may have a tongue or lip tie, and likely has restrictions throughout his or her fascia of her body!On today's episode, I got to interview Lori Hendrickson CST. Or, as I like to call her, The Baby Whisperer Extraordinaire.Lori takes us through the different signs of an infant or child with tongue or lip ties, what common practices in child-rearing are possibly HARMING your child's fascial development, and how you can help your child go from struggling to thriving in their health.As a craniosacral therapist myself, I LOVED this interview with Lori. It is packed fully of juicy information, and I hope it brings you hope and inspiration that your child can still be a happy feeder and sleeper - even if it hasn't worked for you yet! Other episodes on Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation:Ep. 48 // Got snoring, sleep apnea, TMJ, or teeth grinding? You may need an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist! With Madison Scott, RDH, OMTEp. 5// Two Treatments for IBS You've Never Heard OfEp. 84// A New Way to Address Your IBS: Combining Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation with Functional Lab Testing Connect with Lori:Instagram: @lorihendricksoncstFacebook: @lorihendricksoncst Attend an online workshop!Live stream option, and in-person optionsBuy Lori's 7-Video Bundle. Includes CRAZY VALUABLE information such as:Torticollis StretchAcid reflux stressConstipation and Colic stretch Other links from the show:Use my step-by-step guide to find the BEST Craniosacral Therapy practitioner near you at betterbellytherapies.com/findTo learn more about Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation, download my FREE excerpt of Chapter 6 & 7 from my book, Stop Stomach Pain. Go to betterbellytherapies.com/download Leave a Rating and Review for our show - because you love us! Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/88

Do you have a colic-y baby?Does it seem that, no matter how many lactation or sleep consultants you talk to, that your baby just CANNOT sleep or eat without crying, discomfort, and struggle?Does your baby or child snore, have emotional regulation problems, or seem to ALWAYS be cranky?If you said YES to any of these, your child or infant may have a tongue or lip tie, and likely has restrictions throughout his or her fascia of her body!On today's episode, I got to interview Lori Hendrickson CST. Or, as I like to call her, The Baby Whisperer Extraordinaire.Lori takes us through the different signs of an infant or child with tongue or lip ties, what common practices in child-rearing are possibly HARMING your child's fascial development, and how you can help your child go from struggling to thriving in their health.As a craniosacral therapist myself, I LOVED this interview with Lori. It is packed fully of juicy information, and I hope it brings you hope and inspiration that your child can still be a happy feeder and sleeper - even if it hasn't worked for you yet! Other episodes on Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation:Ep. 48 // Got snoring, sleep apnea, TMJ, or teeth grinding? You may need an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist! With Madison Scott, RDH, OMTEp. 5// Two Treatments for IBS You've Never Heard OfEp. 84// A New Way to Address Your IBS: Combining Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation with Functional Lab Testing Connect with Lori:Instagram: @lorihendricksoncstFacebook: @lorihendricksoncst Attend an online workshop!Live stream option, and in-person optionsBuy Lori's 7-Video Bundle. Includes CRAZY VALUABLE information such as:Torticollis StretchAcid reflux stressConstipation and Colic stretch Other links from the show:Use my step-by-step guide to find the BEST Craniosacral Therapy practitioner near you at betterbellytherapies.com/findTo learn more about Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation, download my FREE excerpt of Chapter 6 & 7 from my book, Stop Stomach Pain. Go to betterbellytherapies.com/download Leave a Rating and Review for our show - because you love us! Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/88

In this episode of Food, Freedom and Fertility we are having a special episode to focus on Plagiocephaly and Torticollis with Dr. Brittany McGeary. Brittany is a pediatric physical therapist who specializes in torticollis, plagiocephaly, and developmental delay. She owns Grow Physical Therapy, a mobile pediatric practice whose purpose is to spread awareness about torticollis and plagiocephaly and advocate for early referral and intervention. Early referral is essential in order to prevent a helmet as well as gross motor delays. Brittany provides treatment in patient's homes and offers virtual consultations. Her passion is to empower parents through education and treatment to allow your little one to flourish.   This episode came to fruition because one of our hosts, Caitlin Johnson had noticed her 3rd baby moved his head with preferences and would not turn to the left. Caitlin shares the signs she experienced and how she advocated for her baby and learned about his diagnosis of plagiocephaly and torticollis.     Torticollis is a condition caused by tightened or shortened neck muscles. The typical presentation is a head tilt to one side and a rotation. Dr. Brittany helps listeners understand exactly what is torticollis and where it happens. She shares a few initial signs such as baby not looking in one direction or never wanting to to turn their head to one side. She also discusses explains what Plagiocephaly is and that typically Plagiocephaly and Torticollis present together 90% of the time.   Dr. Brittany walks listeners through potential risk factors that could heighten the risk of Plagiocephaly and Torticollis with container use (swings, doc a tots, and other such items), the fetal risk factor increases with a first born, multiples birth and  longer babies due to the positioning of the baby in utero. Also, the use of forceps or suction devices can up the risk of developing the conditions.     It is very important to address it Plagiocephaly and Torticollis immediately. There are important windows that can change the treatment plan. Babies can start screening for these conditions as early as 2 days. If the conditions are not treated there are cosmetic features that could develop but also run over into gross motor milestones. Dr. Brittany dives deeper into what that could look like. Remember to keep and out for equal and symmetrical movement, particularly neck and head and also take notice if you baby seems fussier when they face a certain direction.   Treatment can assist with both conditions and Dr. Brittany's helps listeners know the timeline that would best optimize the likely hood the baby could gain normal range of motion the treatment can range between physical therapy such as stretching and strengthen. Also, assistance in your home for environmental adaption:  crib placement, position during sleeping purposeful play ideas.   If you are not in the Kansas City area are looking for an in-person Doctor such as Brittany you will want to search for a PT that is a pediatric physical therapist but do note that you can successfully work virtually as well. If you would like more information on Dr. Brittany McGeary, PT, DPT be sure to check her out via the links below. As always remember to advocate for you and your baby and trust your mom intuition.   IG: Grow Physical Therapy FB: Grow Physical Therapy www.growphysicaltherapy.com

www.babeez.ca Join Debbie and Margaret as they share what Plagiocephaly and Torticollis are and how you can prevent your baby from having them! Find Margaret at https://www.wallisforwellness.com/wow-team

This is audio transcript of Plagiocephaly video I made on Youtube. Link is here - https://youtu.be/mc0WVlEhSfs

Christian and Mike discuss the ins and outs of Plagiocephaly from the perspective of the Paediatric Chiropractor. For those of you playing at home, here are the references mentioned in today's episode: Kim DG, Lee JS, Lee JW, et al. The Effects of Helmet Therapy Relative to the Size of the Anterior Fontanelle in Nonsynostotic Plagiocephaly: A Retrospective Study. J Clin Med. 2019;8(11):1977 Burmeister S, Kayne A, Yazdanyar A, Hagstrom J, Burmeister D. Plagiocephaly Perception and Prevention: A Need to Intervene Early to Educate Parents. Open J Occup Ther. 2021;9(3):1-11 Collett BR, Wallace ER, Ola C, Kartin D, Cunningham ML, Speltz ML. Do Infant Motor Skills Mediate the Association Between Positional Plagiocephaly/Brachycephaly and Cognition in School-Aged Children? Phys Ther. 2021;101(2) Pastor-Pons I, Hidalgo-García C, Lucha-López MO, et al. Effectiveness of pediatric integrative manual therapy in cervical movement limitation in infants with positional plagiocephaly: a randomized controlled trial. Ital J Pediatr 2021 471. 2021;47(1):1-12 Turk AE, McCarthy JG, Thorne CH, Wisoff JH. The “back to sleep campaign” and deformational plagiocephaly: is there cause for concern? J Craniofac Surg. 1996;7(1):12-18 Argenta L. Clinical Classification of Positional Plagiocephaly. J Craniofac Surg. 2004;15(3):368-372 van Vlimmeren LA, van der Graaf Y, Boere-Boonekamp MM, L'Hoir MP, Helders PJM, Engelbert RHH. Risk Factors for Deformational Plagiocephaly at Birth and at 7 Weeks of Age: A Prospective Cohort Study. Pediatrics. 2007;119(2):e408-e418 Branch LG, Kesty K, Krebs E, Wright L, Leger S, David LR. Argenta clinical classification of deformational plagiocephaly. J Craniofac Surg. 2015;26(3):606-610. Murgia M, Venditto T, Paoloni M, et al. Assessing the cervical range of motion in infants with positional plagiocephaly. J Craniofac Surg. 2016;27(4):1060-1064. McLain RF. Mechanoreceptor endings in human cervical facet joints. Iowa Orthop J. 1993;13:149-154 Sergueef N, Nelson KE, Glonek T. Palpatory diagnosis of plagiocephaly. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2006;12(2):101-110 Kim DH, Kwon DR. Neurodevelopmental delay according to severity of deformational plagiocephaly in children. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020;99(28):e21194 Hussein MA, Woo T, Yun IS, Park H, Kim YO. Analysis of the correlation between deformational plagiocephaly and neurodevelopmental delay. J Plast Reconstr Aesthetic Surg. 2018;71(1):112-117 Unwin S, Dika C. Deformational Plagiocephaly—A Focus on Prevention. J Nurse Pract. 2017;13(2):162-169 Collett BR, Gray KE, Starr JR, Heike CL, Cunningham ML, Speltz ML. Development at age 36 months in children with deformational plagiocephaly. Pediatrics. 2013;131(1) Shamji MF, Fric-Shamji EC, Merchant P, Vassilyadi M. Cosmetic and cognitive outcomes of positional plagiocephaly treatment. Clin Investig Med. 2012;35(5) Fludder CJ, Keil BG. Deformational plagiocephaly and reduced cervical spine range of motion: a retrospective case series of 150 infants in a paediatric chiropractic clinic. J Altern Ther Heal Med. 2020;26(12) Fludder CJ, Keil BG. Instrument-Assisted Delivery and the Prevalence of Reduced Cervical Spine Range of Motion. Chiropr J Aust. 2018;46:162-171 Pettersson K, Ajne J, Yousaf K, Sturm D, Westgren M, Ajne G. Traction force during vacuum extraction: a prospective observational study. BJOG An Int J Obstet Gynaecol. 2015;122(13):1809-1816 Triano JJ, Lester S, Starmer D, Hewitt EG. Manipulation Peak Forces Across Spinal Regions for Children Using Mannequin Simulators. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2017;40(3):139-146

Following our previous episode with Harry's Hat, Amy and Jen review the guidance on measuring head circumference. We discuss when (and how frequently) as well as how to measure. Many of us may be doing it incorrectly - using lasso/plastic tapes (which can stretch and lead to inaccurate measurements), instead of paper. We also discuss the potential consequences of not detecting problems with head circumference with reference to a recent court case and consider what lessons we can learn from this case. Further Reading and Resources: Court Case https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/QB/2020/3102.html NICE Guidance on abnormal head shape or size: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng127/chapter/Recommendations-for-children-aged-under-16#head-shape-or-size-abnormalities https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs198/chapter/Quality-statement-2-Head-size-and-shape-in-children NHS Choices page on Plagiocephaly and Brachycephaly: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/plagiocephaly-brachycephaly/ Great Ormond Street pages on positional plagiocephaly: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/conditions-we-treat/positional-plagiocephaly/ Craniostenosis CDC pages: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/craniosynostosis.html#:~:text=Lambdoid%20synostosis%20%E2%80%93%20The%20lambdoid%20suture,the%20rarest%20types%20of%20craniosynostosis Image of Cranial Suture Lines: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=anatomy-of-the-newborn-skull-90-P01840 BMJ article evidencing that plastic lasso Measuring tapes stretch: https://adc.bmj.com/content/90/8/820

Drs. Mikael Petrosyan and Gary Rogers from Children's National discuss plagiocephaly, the diagnosis, work up and treatment.  They also discuss a new product that Dr. Rogers has developed 

Lori Hendrickson is a craniosacral therapist from the Minneapolis area. Since 2001 she has been helping babies with plagiocephaly, torticollis, acid reflux, inability to form a good latch wile breastfeeding, tongue, lip and buccal tie restrictions and a myriad of other pathologies. She offers online and in-person workshops that elaborate on the techniques she has developed. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/lorihendricksoncst Instagram: www.instagram.com/lorihendricksoncst

Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie and Dr. Anna Zimmermann talk about baby heads and why infants may have funny-shaped heads. We discuss both craniosynostosis (early fusion of the bones) and positional plagiocephaly.More information and education can be found on Instagram @mightylittles. My favorite Instagram account dedicated specifically to positional plagiocephaly is @babybegin.

Plagiocephaly (flat-head syndrome) affects as many as 47% of infants. If you’ve seen babies wearing helmets, you know how common this condition is. Maybe you’re wondering: My baby has an unusual head shape; does he need a helmet? Wait! Those helmets cost thousands of dollars and the cost is seldom, if ever, covered by insurance. Can you treat plagiocephaly without a helmet? Join Marie and her guest, plagiocephaly expert Andrew Dorough, DC, as they help you to realize you’re the only one who can find the best solution if your baby has a flat or unusual head shape. Is plagiocephaly just cosmetic? Should you do nothing and believe he will outgrow it? Should you do something now or wait until later…or doesn’t it matter? Does his head shape have anything to do with his continued feeding difficulties? In this episode Marie and Dr. Dorough will help you to follow your gut, ask the right questions, consider all of the treatment options, and understand how chiropractic care can help.

If your child's head isn't alternating his head position enough, it could result in Plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome. What specific signs should you look for to determine if your child is developing this condition? What are some ways to treat it or prevent it happening in the first place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have an incredible conversation with Jennifer Barnard, an Occupational Therapist who is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of plagiocephaly without a helmet, while treating torticollis quickly and effectively. You can hear the passion in her voice so make sure you check out her website and start following her on Instagram after listening to today's episode! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at  Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla.  Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, child development courses, and The Harkla Sensory Club.Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now. 

Sam and Megan, physiotherapists and moms share their birth stories and talk to us about plagiocephaly and torticollis in our sweet young babies!!! They are full of knowledge and lovely people to boot! http://www.islandkids.ca Instagram: @islandkidsphysio Tummy Time Blog: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/blog/tummy-time

This episode covers abnormal head shapes in children (plagiocephaly and brachycephaly).Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/plagiocephaly/ or in the neurology section in the Zero to Finals paediatrics book.The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

Dr Matthew Doyle talks us through his latest publication which follows the progress of a 5 month old female patient with Plagiocephaly who underwent chiropractic and helmet therapy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pediatric-network/support

Today on The Birth Lounge Podcast, I am joined by Rebekkah Tran, mom of twins, to share about one of her twins’ journey with Plagiocephaly! Rebekkah is sharing the first signs that she noticed, what her first action steps were, and what she has learned along the way of advocating for her child for a “silent” and “cosmetic” condition. There is ZERO education around this for parents before their baby is born and if you do find yourself needing support on the subject, Rebekkah explains how challenging that can be! It’s intentionally designed by nature that your baby’s head is not fused at birth! But, some babies can have variations of Plagiocephaly that causes their skull to fuse before birth which can lead to complications. At their pediatrician appointment, Rebekkah voiced her concerns and was essentially told to do some minimal impact exercises at home (stretching, being intentional with what side she placed toys, etc) and “wait it out.” After months of discussion with the pediatrician but to no avail and feeling unheard, Rebekkah jumped into research on her own. She was HORRIFIED and realized that time was of the essence. Rebekkah knew that if she was going to get her baby physical support for the growth and development of her head, she needed to act quick! This is an episode for EVERY expecting parent to be knowledgable about a preventable condition and how to properly support your child's physical development in the early months of life.    Connect with Rebekkah: @trantwinjas Resources: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002320.htm https://familydoctor.org/condition/plagiocephaly/   Www.TheBirthLounge.com Watch my FREE MASTERCLASS to have an informed and confident birth here: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth

Yovanka is a cranial orthotist. She talks us through the different types of Plagiocephaly as well as when orthotics are advised and how they work --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pediatric-network/support

Nat chats with twin mom Katie Snyder about her experience with torticollis, flat head syndrome, baby physical therapy, and corrective baby helmets in the first year of her twins' life. Sponsored by Dr. Brown's.Katie Snyder is a SAHM who has two-year-old twin boys, Henry and Barrett. Katie, her husband, Joe, the twins, and their two Chihuahuas live in Pennsylvania. Currently, they are living day by day in the splendor and darkness of twin toddlers and really enjoying the sweetness when it appears. Before twins, Katie was a preschool teacher for 5 years and a curriculum director.Contact UsEMAIL community@Twiniversity.comVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.SUBSCRIBE to our email newsletter!

Plagiocephaly is a condition found in infants, more commonly understood as a flattening of a baby's skull. Beca Thomas, D.P.T., is a physical therapist who specializes in pediatrics. She explains how plagiocephaly can be diagnosed, treated and prevented.

Plagiocephaly (flat-head syndrome) affects as many as 47% of infants. If you’ve seen babies wearing helmets, you know how common this condition is. Maybe you’re wondering: My baby has an unusual head shape; does he need a helmet? Wait! Those helmets cost thousands of dollars and the cost is seldom, if ever, covered by insurance. Can you treat plagiocephaly without a helmet? Join Marie and her guest, plagiocephaly expert Andrew Dorough, DC, as they help you to realize you’re the only one who can find the best solution if your baby has a flat or unusual head shape. Is plagiocephaly just cosmetic? Should you do nothing and believe he will outgrow it? Should you do something now or wait until later…or doesn’t it matter? Does his head shape have anything to do with his continued feeding difficulties? In this episode Marie and Dr. Dorough will help you to follow your gut, ask the right questions, consider all of the treatment options, and understand how chiropractic care can help.

Is positional plagiocephaly associated with neurodevelopmental delay in infants and toddlers? Live with Dr Mike Marinus as we discuss the answer. Get our patient education newsletters on research like this at chiroedgemedia.com

Dr. Sybill Naidoo shares what causes plagiocephaly, or a misshapen head in a baby, if there is anything parents can do to prevent it, risk factors to developing plagiocephaly, and treatment options available.Learn more about Plagiocephaly

Jesse Taylor, MD, Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia sits down to discuss positional plagiocephaly (development of a flat spot on a baby's head), the impact of the Back to Sleep campaign, risk factors for developing plagiocephaly, how it can be clinically differentiated from craniosynostosis and more. Published March 2019. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2019 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common birth defects in the United States. James Y. Liau, MD, FACS discusses what the treatment options are like for a child as they grow, and how it should not keep a child from having a healthy, normal, productive life. He will also discuss plagiocephaly, which is when a baby’s head is extremely flat on the back or one side.

The paper we’re talking about is called “Deformational Plagiocephaly: The case for an Evolutionary Mismatch” by Dr. Renz-Polster and Prof Freia de Bock. Up until reading this piece of work, my thoughts on the matter were, in line with most who have read the Plagiocephaly literature. That the development of Plagiocephaly and Brachycephaly have to do with external pressures being applied to the developing skull and it involves certain risk factors born out in the research, such as being male, limited neck rotation, preference in head position, first born child, lower activity levels and lack of tummy time).     If you search the literature, In the first paragraph of the background section of most reviews, editorials and publications on the subject, reference is made to the fact that the incidence of deformational plagiocephaly has shot up in the last 25 years which neatly co-incides with the introduction of the ‘back to sleep campaign’  in western countries around which began around 1992. This is the campaign that saw medical science pushing to have kids sleep on their backs because the data that was being accumulated at the time showed that the supine sleep position markedly decreased the incidence of SIDS. So the abiding expert theory is that more kids sleeping supine (safe) equalled more flattened skulls because of course more gravitational forces being placed on soft devepling cranial bones which, on the surface makes sense, the timing is rather plausible although most literature will add the caveat that causality has not strictly been proven.   As good as this reasoning sounds However, as we will hear in second the Doc has 2 major issues with this theory. One being the fact that his own systematic review didn’t bear these statitics out and secondly that, in evolutionary terms, it does not make sense that sleeping in a safe position (like being supine) should result in an alteration of head shape that would affect the childs Kindchenschema   The paper takes a critical look at how our western lifestyle differs from the traditional especially in the realms of feeding, transport and sleep and how these factors could been hidden confounders in the Plagiocephaly epidemic we see today.

What is Plagiocephaly? Torticollis what? Jessica Buikema of Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy talks about both and what parents can do to prevent them and how physical therapy can help their baby.

If your child's head isn't alternating his head position enough, it could result in Plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome. What specific signs should you look for to determine if your child is developing this condition? What are some ways to treat it or prevent it happening in the first place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talkin with Talia this Friday. We have already learned that Henry has plagiocephaly or using laymens terms a flat head. We begin todays show with an informal intro and then get to listen to Talia tell us her story. https://www.youtube.com/c/LoriIsenstadt Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? http://bit.ly/1LJEtFU Grab your Ebook which gives you all the tips you need to prepare for a smooth transition from pregnancy to postpartum http://bit.ly/2rGdnvM Subscribe on itunes the All About Breastfeeding show HERE: https://apple.co/2FJGwsV Listen to the All About Breastfeeding show HERE: http://bit.ly/1MOl4lb Like us on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/2dNPlsC Follow us on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/2BfEIJ2 @breastfeedingaz Follow us on Pinterest HERE: https://www.pinterest.com/lorijisenstadt/ Follow us on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/lorij.isenstadt/

Michelle Emanuel has been a pediatric Occupational Therapist for 20 years. She has experience in the NICU, the PICU and the CICU and outpatient areas. Her s peciality ranges from the newborn to the precrawling baby and her focus has been on torticollis, plagiocephaly and oral restrictions and dysfuntion. Michelle developed the TummyTime Method program ten years ago in order to empower and equip parents with home activities to support optimal function and development. Michelle has studied extensively with osteopaths, doctors and leading researchers in her quest to provide the highest quality of care.

Provider Podcast 1: This podcast is aimed at providers of manual therapies with regards Infants and Children. Dr. Mike speaks with Dr. Steve Williams about the ins and outs of Plagiocephaly.

EP 29.4: Pediatric Neurology: Plagiocephaly by Dr. Barbara Taylor Cox

WSP - N DeGrazia, M Management Of Deformational Plagiocephaly In Hospitalized Infants by OPENPediatrics

August 22, 2013: Flat head syndrome (or plagiocephaly) in infants has become more common over the past few decades as a side effect of the Back to Sleep campaign, which instructs parents to put babies to sleep on their back in order to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS. In this … Continue reading Plagiocephaly: Pediatric Treatment for Flat Head Syndrome

What is and what causes plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome? Can it be something serious? What should you do if your baby's head seems to be developing a flat spot? What does cranial orthotic therapy involve? What questions and options should you discuss with your pediatrician? Dr. Frederick Johnson, Chief of Pediatrics at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, is this week's expert.

03/11/2010 | This is a 3 Dimensional imaging of a child with Plagiocephaly. Note how we use the volume acquisitions with volume rendering to show soft tissue as well as bone. We prefer volume rendering for looking at any abnormality involving the sutures.