{"id":1720,"date":"2022-02-22T18:49:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T18:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homebasept.com\/?page_id=1720"},"modified":"2022-07-18T19:30:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T19:30:07","slug":"plagiocephaly","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homebasept.com\/infant-toddler-physical-therapy\/plagiocephaly\/","title":{"rendered":"Plagiocephaly"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-1720\" data-postid=\"1720\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-1720 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t\t<div  data-css_id=\"9rqe198\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullheight fullwidth tb_9rqe198 tb_first tf_w\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\"><\/span>\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_3fo7199 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eu92119   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"fancy-heading tf_textc\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"main-head tf_block\">PLAGIOCEPHALY<\/span><\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_znpl598 tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_2s5z598 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_sy5k483  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<h3>At Home Base Physical Therapy in Greater Morristown, NJ our physical therapists specialize in treating pediatrics. More specifically, they specialize in treating conditions related to infants and toddlers.<\/h3><p>Plagiocephaly is one of these conditions. Early recognition and treatment is paramount in expedited positive outcomes. If you are worried about the potential of your child having plagiocephaly, call or click here to <a href=\"\/schedule-an-appointment\/\">schedule an appointment<\/a> today.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_iztf224 tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_6e70225 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gz7z225  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><strong>What is Plagiocephaly?<\/strong><br \/>\nPlagiocephaly, also known as \u201cflat head syndrome\u201d is when a baby develops a \u2018flat spot\u2019 on one side of the head or the entire back of the head. This happens when a baby sleeps in the same position most of the time or because of musculature in the neck that results in a head-turning preference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What causes Plagiocephaly?<\/strong><br \/>\nA baby\u2019s skull can flatten as a result of the baby\u2019s head staying in one position for prolonged periods of time. Sometimes a baby can be born with this flattening because of lack of space in the uterus, this risk is often increased if there are multiples. Other things that may lead to plagiocephaly are Muscular Torticollis, Prematurity and Back Sleeping.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_d3cu597 last\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_evv2655 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/homebasept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flat-head-syndrome2.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1724\" title=\"flat-head-syndrome2\" alt=\"flat-head-syndrome2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homebasept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flat-head-syndrome2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/homebasept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flat-head-syndrome2-244x300.jpg 244w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_n28g913 tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_uxoo914 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qkvk914  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>Muscular Torticollis<\/b><\/p><p>Muscular Torticollis is a problem that is present at birth, in which one or more muscles of the neck are very tight. This tightness keeps the baby\u2019s head in the same position, usually with a side preference.\u00a0 Early recognition and treatment is correlated with expedited results as seen on <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/pedpt\/Fulltext\/2013\/25040\/Physical_Therapy_Management_of_congenital_muscular.2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pediatric Physical Therapy&#8217;s journal.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_z4re652\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_w3ks652  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>Prematurity<\/b><\/p>\n<p> Many premature babies spend extended time in the hospital and on respirators with their heads in the same positions.  Since the skull bones of premature babies are softer and they spend extended periods of time in one position, this can cause flat spots.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_3533246 last\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_sl9w246  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><b>Back Sleeping<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Babies who sleep on their backs, in car seats, or swings; without positional changes can develop flat heads. However, the safest position for babies to sleep is on their back, this is to reduce the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6orh182 tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_i36r183 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_h07t504\">\n\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col2-1 tb_ek2u505 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0e53303   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Who is at risk for plagiocephaly?<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babies may be more likely to have this condition if they are:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A first-born child<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Male<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Born with the help of instruments: include forceps or vacuum extraction.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col2-1 tb_zr2f505 last\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_88uq13   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p><strong>How to treat plagiocephaly?<\/strong><\/p><p>Treatment of plagiocephaly consists of multiple different modalities. Early identification and intervention is paramount in expedited outcomes as is indicated in several scholastic articles published by <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ptj\/article\/94\/9\/1262\/2735625?login=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oxford Academic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1597\/1545-1569_1999_036_0127_ioerat_2.3.co_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAGE Journals<\/a>.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yo21722 tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_3pbr722 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_j6o6618   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<h3>Specific Treatment will depend on your baby&#8217;s symptoms, age, and general health.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Treatment may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing your baby\u2019s sleep position by turning their head to the opposite side (repositioning therapy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximizing tummy time when your baby is awake and minimizing time in infant devices (swings, car seats, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving Physical Therapy to promote symmetric development of truck and neck muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nAt Home Base Physical Therapy in Morristown NJ, Plagiocephaly or \u201cFlat Head Syndrome\u201d is a common condition treated by our physical therapists.  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More specifically, they specialize in treating conditions related to infants and toddlers.<\/h3><p>Plagiocephaly is one of these conditions. Early recognition and treatment is paramount in expedited positive outcomes. If you are worried about the potential of your child having plagiocephaly, call or click here to <a href=\"\/schedule-an-appointment\/\">schedule an appointment<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Plagiocephaly?<\/strong><br \/> Plagiocephaly, also known as \u201cflat head syndrome\u201d is when a baby develops a \u2018flat spot\u2019 on one side of the head or the entire back of the head. This happens when a baby sleeps in the same position most of the time or because of musculature in the neck that results in a head-turning preference.<\/p> <p><strong>What causes Plagiocephaly?<\/strong><br \/> A baby\u2019s skull can flatten as a result of the baby\u2019s head staying in one position for prolonged periods of time. Sometimes a baby can be born with this flattening because of lack of space in the uterus, this risk is often increased if there are multiples. Other things that may lead to plagiocephaly are Muscular Torticollis, Prematurity and Back Sleeping.<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/homebasept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flat-head-syndrome2.jpg\" title=\"flat-head-syndrome2\" alt=\"flat-head-syndrome2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homebasept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flat-head-syndrome2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/homebasept.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flat-head-syndrome2-244x300.jpg 244w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n<p><b>Muscular Torticollis<\/b><\/p><p>Muscular Torticollis is a problem that is present at birth, in which one or more muscles of the neck are very tight. This tightness keeps the baby\u2019s head in the same position, usually with a side preference.\u00a0 Early recognition and treatment is correlated with expedited results as seen on <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/pedpt\/Fulltext\/2013\/25040\/Physical_Therapy_Management_of_congenital_muscular.2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pediatric Physical Therapy's journal.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Prematurity<\/b><\/p> <p> Many premature babies spend extended time in the hospital and on respirators with their heads in the same positions. Since the skull bones of premature babies are softer and they spend extended periods of time in one position, this can cause flat spots.<\/p>\n<p><b>Back Sleeping<\/b><\/p> <p>Babies who sleep on their backs, in car seats, or swings; without positional changes can develop flat heads. However, the safest position for babies to sleep is on their back, this is to reduce the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is at risk for plagiocephaly?<\/strong><\/p><p>Babies may be more likely to have this condition if they are:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\">A first-born child<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\">Male<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\">Born with the help of instruments: include forceps or vacuum extraction.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to treat plagiocephaly?<\/strong><\/p><p>Treatment of plagiocephaly consists of multiple different modalities. Early identification and intervention is paramount in expedited outcomes as is indicated in several scholastic articles published by <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ptj\/article\/94\/9\/1262\/2735625?login=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oxford Academic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1597\/1545-1569_1999_036_0127_ioerat_2.3.co_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAGE Journals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Specific Treatment will depend on your baby's symptoms, age, and general health.<\/h3> <p><strong>Treatment may include:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\">Changing your baby\u2019s sleep position by turning their head to the opposite side (repositioning therapy)<\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\">Maximizing tummy time when your baby is awake and minimizing time in infant devices (swings, car seats, etc)<\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\">Receiving Physical Therapy to promote symmetric development of truck and neck muscles.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>&nbsp;<br \/> At Home Base Physical Therapy in Morristown NJ, Plagiocephaly or \u201cFlat Head Syndrome\u201d is a common condition treated by our physical therapists. 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