How Can Plagiocephaly be Corrected?
Early detection and diagnosis plays a vital role in the management and treatment of Plagiocephaly. It is crucial to understand and recognise the factors influencing the flattening so to be able to reduce them to slow down and hopefully halt the progression of Plagiocephaly. If your child is less than four months old, Vitality in Motion recommends a free assessment with our specialist in order to measure and record the head shape at present. Our highly trained Clinicians will discuss and advise all repositioning techniques including an increase in tummy time. As specific measurements would have been taken, further assessments are recommended monthly to record your child’s growth and degree of Plagiocephaly over time, so any increase or decrease can be objectively recorded, and if needed further treatment can commence at the earliest and most effective time. If an improvement hasn’t been observed by the time the child is 5 months old. Vitality in Motion recommends the parents or guardian
