Guest guest Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 I'm wondering if I should push for PT for our daughter with Torticollis or if I should just learn the stretches and do them at home. Our 5 year old son has cerebral palsy so when I take him for therapy, his therapist will show me some things to do at home. But, I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to have her scheduled for PT as well. Thanks mother of 4 mo. old with mod. plagio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 I would push for pt. Have you checked into Early Intervention. I have heard several members in the group use there services. Angie and Jenna(STAR grad) Should I do PT for tort? > > > I'm wondering if I should push for PT for our daughter with > Torticollis or if I should just learn the stretches and do them at > home. Our 5 year old son has cerebral palsy so when I take him for > therapy, his therapist will show me some things to do at home. But, > I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to have her scheduled for > PT as well. > Thanks > > mother of 4 mo. old with mod. plagio > > > > > > > For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 , If your son's PT could do a quick look over that would be great. Maybe his PT could indicate if at home would work for you and how severe your daughter's tort is. We have a great file with tons of tips and pictures ... Torticollis Stretching.doc Has her ped menitoned it? Have you asked your ped about her tort? Are you going to be banding her? If you go to Cranial Tech they are alos PT's so they can monitor closely for you. We went to CT so they monitored na from 3 months to almost 9 months. We were still having issues after she graduated so at that point we went to PT until 13 months. You could always try at home until her 6 month well baby and then discuss with her ped. Tort tends to come and go with growth spurts, new milestone, teething, and illness. It really needs to be monitored until 18 months. Now you can monitor it at home but if it is still bad by 12 months or noticable I would go for PT. mom to na DOC Grad Tort Resolved flewtst <Chucksue@...> wrote: I'm wondering if I should push for PT for our daughter with Torticollis or if I should just learn the stretches and do them at home. Our 5 year old son has cerebral palsy so when I take him for therapy, his therapist will show me some things to do at home. But, I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to have her scheduled for PT as well. Thanksmother of 4 mo. old with mod. plagioFor more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 My daughter also has tort, and i've been doing stretches at home with her since she was two months old. We did go to a PT consultation and he said because her range of movement was good that i should just continue to do what i was doing. Its less stressful and more effective when done a few times everyday in a home based enviroment. So have her checked but ask them what they think is best emphasize the fact you only want it if absolutely nessasary. When she's older then maybe you could have her evaluated by early intervention. They usually will come to your house for free. This is what we now do once a week. here is the website i got my stretches from... After seeing the PT he showed me the same stretches so i know they are appropriate. http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Torticollis.htm > > I'm wondering if I should push for PT for our daughter with > Torticollis or if I should just learn the stretches and do them at > home. Our 5 year old son has cerebral palsy so when I take him for > therapy, his therapist will show me some things to do at home. But, > I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to have her scheduled for > PT as well. > Thanks > > mother of 4 mo. old with mod. plagio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 , I would highly recommend the PT. I noticed my son's tilt at 2 months and my ped sent me home with some stretching exercises. I did them faithfully with little results. We got into PT when my son was about 4 months old and his tort was resolved within 3 months. Unfortunately his plagio never improved and we are now on our 2nd doc band. I think it is really worth taking the time to go to PT, especially if you are trying repo'ing in an effort to avoid the band. Good luck! & Aidan in CT 14.5 months, doc band #2 11/9 > > I'm wondering if I should push for PT for our daughter with > Torticollis or if I should just learn the stretches and do them at > home. Our 5 year old son has cerebral palsy so when I take him for > therapy, his therapist will show me some things to do at home. But, > I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to have her scheduled for > PT as well. > Thanks > > mother of 4 mo. old with mod. plagio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 , When we saw a plagio specialist she had a therapist come in and show me stretches aimed at my son's tort issues. She is having me stretch him at home, one way to the side and and do something else to address his tilt. I would think you'd want stretches that would do the most good for your daughter's specific tort. We have been doing the stretches at home for a few weeks (thanks to everyone for their encouragement) and I have really noticed a difference in Nicolas' range of motion, plus in his rolling abilities. Lynette Mom to Nicolas, 6 months Waiting for insurance approval to band Murrieta, CA --- In Plagiocephaly , " flewtst " <Chucksue@a...> wrote: > > I'm wondering if I should push for PT for our daughter with > Torticollis or if I should just learn the stretches and do them at > home. Our 5 year old son has cerebral palsy so when I take him for > therapy, his therapist will show me some things to do at home. But, > I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to have her scheduled for > PT as well. > Thanks > > mother of 4 mo. old with mod. plagio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Yes! Yes! Yes! I definitely would suggest you get PT for the tort. My daughter was diagnosed with tort at 2months and I only wish I took her for PT. I truly believe that her tort at a young age didn't let her turn her head and that is what led to plagiocephaly. I have told my husband that when we have a second if they have tort than I am pushing for PT right away. With the therapy and stretches at home I would hope to increase the range of motion in my child's neck and let them sleep on different sides each night. Hopefully I could prevent the plagiocephaly then. So..that is my opinion. Good luck to you!! shari --- In Plagiocephaly , " flewtst " <Chucksue@a...> wrote: > > I'm wondering if I should push for PT for our daughter with > Torticollis or if I should just learn the stretches and do them at > home. Our 5 year old son has cerebral palsy so when I take him for > therapy, his therapist will show me some things to do at home. But, > I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to have her scheduled for > PT as well. > Thanks > > mother of 4 mo. old with mod. plagio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 I HIGHLY recommend formal PT for the treatment of tort. First, who diagnosed the tort, and what tests were done? It is important to diagnose the underlying cause of the tort, with at least an xray to rule our any bony abnormalities that could be causing it. Babies with muscular tort have the uncanny ability to compensate for the tight muscle and this can affect the correct development of gross and fine motor skills. Tort that is not treated adequately can also lead to scoliosis, facial asymmetry, visual issues, and sensory integration issues. The best recommendation that I got was to be followed in PT until walking well. If you want more info and support re the tort, 's torticollis kids is a great group. Dara mom to Jonah/21 mo/tort resolved/Doc Band grad/low tone > > I'm wondering if I should push for PT for our daughter with > Torticollis or if I should just learn the stretches and do them at > home. Our 5 year old son has cerebral palsy so when I take him for > therapy, his therapist will show me some things to do at home. But, > I'm wondering if there would be a benefit to have her scheduled for > PT as well. > Thanks > > mother of 4 mo. old with mod. plagio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Thanks for the great advice! CA I HIGHLY recommend formal PT for the treatment of tort. First, who diagnosed the tort, and what tests were done? It is important to diagnose the underlying cause of the tort, with at least an xray to rule our any bony abnormalities that could be causing it. Babies with muscular tort have the uncanny ability to compensate for the tight muscle and this can affect the correct development of gross and fine motor skills. Tort that is not treated adequately can also lead to scoliosis, facial asymmetry, visual issues, and sensory integration issues. The best recommendation that I got was to be followed in PT until walking well. If you want more info and support re the tort, 's torticollis kids is a great group. Dara mom to Jonah/21 mo/tort resolved/Doc Band grad/low tone "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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