Neonatal Neck Righting

Question 1

Stimulus

Answer 1

Supine w/head in midline and extremities extended. Rotate head to one side actively or passively

Question 2

Response

Answer 2

Child will follow the direction of the head turn and roll toward that side without segmental rotation (log-roll)

Question 3

Onset

Answer 3

34 weeks gestation

Question 4

Integration

Answer 4

4-5 mos

Question 5

Significance

Answer 5

-Allows child to roll supine to side and side to supine

-Persistence may interfere with the development of segmental rolling, may have difficulty w/other movement patterns requiring rotational components
Evolved into NOB

Question 6

Activities

Answer 6

-Hold baby’s legs in midline while baby in supine, shake toy on one side of baby to facilitate turning neck and trunk - facilitate segmental rolling
Repeat on other side to facilitate equal rolling

-Use NDT to facilitate passive motion