https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 04:40:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/physical-therapy-for-flat-head#post-255182 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:05:43 +0000 DpeachLu 255182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Honeybee: Wow thank you so much!</p> <p>I imagine it will be the same because I was told the session would be about 45 minutes, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/physical-therapy-for-flat-head#post-255107 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:56:27 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 255107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Honeybee: Pretty much exactly. M is now 5 months and her flat head is finally starting to fill out. It's so exciting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/physical-therapy-for-flat-head#post-255089 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:29:21 +0000 Honeybee 255089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just completed DS's final physical therapy appointment for plagiocephaly this morning! Don't worry too much; our PT said this is very common in little babies, and most of the time it self-corrects by the age of 6 months.</p> <p>The very first session, the PT took some measurements of DS's head and tested his range of motion in his neck and shoulders. Next, we talked a little about his specific challenges and things I could do at home to encourage muscle development on both sides (like turning him in his crib, limiting bouncy chair/car seat/swing time, and increasing tummey time). Then, she did some "baby massages" basically targeting specific muslces and tendons in his neck/shoulders, testing them for tightness/range of motion, and rubbing them to relax them. This is the part that can be a little uncomfortable for the baby, but your PT should stop if your LO starts to get upset/cry. Finally, we'd practice some exercises to strengthen his neck and core muscels like tummy time, turning his head from side to side, practicing sitting upright, holding his head up, etc... The whole thing is scheduled for an hour, but I usually did a diaper change and feeding in there, to give DS a little break, so we were really only active for 40-ish minutes. Any time DS got uncomfortable, our PT would either switch activity, so DS got a break, or she would have me hold/comfort him. It was very easy, and actually pretty fun! We went once a week for one month, and then 3 sessions over the last 6 weeks; we also practice his exercises at home on a daily basis. Today, our PT dismissed him and said he has fully recovered and doesn't need to be seen again. :) Good luck! I'm sure your LO will do just fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/physical-therapy-for-flat-head#post-255018 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:28:51 +0000 BeachMama 255018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They'll probably check the range of motion In her neck to see if it's restricted and do some things to look at her strength. They'll ask about milestones and if she's meeting them. They'll show you some stretches and exercises to encourage her to turn her head both ways and teach you methods to make sure th flattening doesnt worsen. It won't hurt LO - may just be a little uncomfortable and she may not like the "exercises" but it's all very gentle and non invasive. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/physical-therapy-for-flat-head#post-254993 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:12:50 +0000 DpeachLu 254993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter went in for her 4 month check up yesterday.<br /> During her 2 month check up we pointed out to the doctor that her head was a little flat with a little more flatness on the right side. The doctor said if it was still a problem at 4 months she would refer us out to a specialist. Well it isnt any worst but also isnt any better. So today we scheduled an appointment for a physical therapy evaluation in a couple weeks. Does anyone know what they do or what I can expect? Also anyone go through anything similar? I have been trying to make sure she is sleeping more on her left side and she has which is why I think the flatness any worst.<br /> I am just hoping this is still a good age to have caught it/see a specialist. </p>