A Short Guide on Plagiocephaly Treatment

Posted by shorthillscranialcenter on November 20th, 2019

The helmets are lightweight and accessible with a scope of examples. They let babies keep on being babies, however, they guarantee remedial arrangement and a progressively ordinary head shape. This will enable the chance of achieving full correction of the asymmetry.  

What Is Plagiocephaly?  

Plagiocephaly is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull. It is characterized by a flat spot on the back or one side of the head caused by remaining in a supine position for prolonged periods. It is frequently seen on the smoothed side of the head. Clinical reports gauge that plagiocephaly affects one out of each 30 newborn children. An infant’s skull is very soft to allow the brain to grow during the first year of life. If the head stays in the same position, a flat spot may develop. At the point when infants sleep on their backs or spend a big part of the day in a baby car seat, bouncy seat, swing and/or stroller, a positional or formative plagiocephaly may result. 

Much of the time, the early indications of positional plagiocephaly are recognized by guardians or grandparents. It is recommended that you put your baby on their tummy when they are awake. This takes the pressure off the back of your baby’s head, so there is less chance of developing a flat spot. You should also limit the amount of time your baby rests in positioning devices such as car seats, bouncy seats, baby swings, and strollers. 

 A few newborn children may require physiotherapy or osteopathy to help loosen the tight muscle permitting the full scope of movement in the neck. If this is not effective, a Cranial Helmet in New Jersey will reshape the head to a progressively typical shape delicately and rapidly. A cranial helmet is often recommended to be used in treating conditions that impact the shape of a baby’s head. 

Head protector Therapy for Plagiocephaly  

Cranial Helmets in New York is usually made of a hard-outer shell with a foam lining. Gentle pressure is then applied to maintain the natural growth of a baby’s head while inhibiting growth in more prominent areas, such as a flat area. Your infant should always remain in the helmet whether playing, sleeping or feeding and may be taken off during bathing, Cranial helmets are not painful or uncomfortable for your baby and shouldn't interrupttheir normal routine. The goal is to help significantly improve the overall shape of the infant's head. A child's doctor initially recommends a cranial helmet after evaluating the child's head shape. The doctor will then give the parents a referral to get a custom helmet made for their child.