Pediatric Physical Therapy

August 10 2018

Treating Torticollis – The Earlier The Better

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Torticollis treatment in Morristown New Jersey

Torticollis is emerging as a more and more common issue within the infant population. Torticollis is a postural, musculoskeletal deformity evident at or shortly after birth. Torticollis results from shortening or stiffness at one side of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) and presents as rotation and side bending of the head. A recent journal publication in the Journal of Pediatric Physical Therapy, states that when treating Torticollis, early detection is imperative. The rate of recovery and result are both exponentially increased with earlier detection and treatment of Torticollis. The journal states, “When PT is initiated before 1 month of age… 98% of ROM is regained within 1.5 months of PT. When PT is initiated from 1-3 months 89% of ROM is regained with 6 months of PT. However when PT is started 3-6 months ROM decreases to 62 % after 7 months of PT and when initiated over 6 months of age it decreases to less than 20% ROM within 10 months of PT. Therefore it is imperative that infants with Torticollis are identified early and receive appropriate PT intervention for optimal outcomes.”

AGE	Cervical Range of Motion	Time in Physical Therapy
< 1Month	98%	1.5 Months
1-3Months	89%	6 Months
3-6Months	62%	7 Months
>6 Months	20%	10 Months

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

BrindaRathod Physical Therapist Home Base Physical Therapy in Morristown NJ Specializing in Infant, Pediatric and Lymphedema PT

Brinda Rathod, MSPT, CLT

Brinda has been a physical therapist for over 12 years. She has experience in a variety of different settings. She has worked with children and adults with special needs in a school, home, or outpatient setting. Over the past few years, she has spent a lot of time working with infants with diagnoses or concerns including difficulty tolerating tummy time, torticollis, plagiocephaly or brachycephaly, and delays in reaching developmental milestones. She offers a variety of infant and Mommy and Me Classes. Brinda is certified in the TummyTime! Method, which helps infants with tummy time and developmental skills. She and Mike recently started a program called FitClub, a fitness program for teenagers with Autism and Special Needs.

Brinda is also a certified lymphedema therapist. This specialty allows her to help people manage their lymphedema with complete decongestive therapy including manual lymph drainage and multi-layer compression bandaging. With this therapy, people with lymphedema will learn how to manage their lymphedema and prevent flair ups in the future.

March 22 2017

Has Your Child Reached All Their Milestones? When should you consult a Pediatric Physical Therapist?

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A Pediatric Physical Therapist is not always necessary in assisting in your child’s development. However, it is vital that if child milestones are missed that they at least have a consult with a pediatric physical therapist.

Developmental Milestones are markers that are set forth by early childhood experts as a tool to measure a child’s growth in four primary areas of development.

At some point, if milestones continue to be missed, it is considered a “red flag”. A red flag is an indicator that early intervention may be needed to help a child increase his/her developmental skills with not only his/her parents’ support, but through extra support of a pediatric physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech therapist. These experts are specifically set up to help increase a child’s abilities, skills, and to support the parents in doing the same.

The importance of Developmental Milestones is two-fold. It validates and reassures parents that they are providing the skills, information, and ideas needed to raise a happy, healthy, and well adjusted child. It also helps provide a child and the family with some extra support, through early childhood intervention, when needed, so a child can meet their full potential. Visit the Parent Education Network’s website for a list of developmentally appropriate activities and things to be on the lookout for so that you can give your child the best possible start in life!

Developmental Milestones from Birth to 1 Year:

Birth to 3 months:
• Raise head slightly when lying on stomach
• Hold head up for a few seconds, when supported
• Hold hand in a fist
• Lift head and chest, while lying on stomach
• Touch, pull, and tug own hands with fascination

3 – 6 Months:
• Roll over
• Reach for and touch objects
• Reach, grasp, and put objects in mouth

6 – 9 Months:
• Crawl
• Grasp and pull things toward self
• Transfer objects between hands

9 – 12 Months:

• Sit without support
• Stand independently
• Walk with assistance
• Roll a ball
• Throw objects
• Drop and pick up toys

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February 28 2017

Mommy and Me Tummy Time Class

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Mommy and Me Tummy Time Classes – Babies need time on their tummies to develop strong neck muscles which will help your baby accomplish all of her physical milestones like sitting, crawling, and walking. Your baby will naturally start trying to lift her head to see what is going on around her but she won’t be able to hold her head up for long periods of time until she’s around 3 or 4 months. Eventually your baby will use this position to roll over, scoot, and support herself with her arms. Tummy time should start the day Baby comes home from the hospital, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Come join Brinda at Home Base Physical Therapy for Mommy and Me Tummy Time!

For: Ages 2-6 months

When: Saturdays in April from 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Fee: $120 (5 Classes)

Location: Home Base Physical Therapy (25 Lindsley Dr.Suite 311 Morristown)

What to Bring: Blanket/Mat to use for Tummy Time & Favorite toys

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