Torticollis/Plagiocephaly Flashcards
1
Q
Describe primitive reflexes?
A
moro- 5-6 months
root- goes away about 4 months
suck- goes away about 2 months
grasp- goes away 5-6 months
babinski- goes around around a year
2
Q
what is congenital muscular torticollis?
A
unilateral fibrosis of the SCM
3
Q
What are common interventions for torticollis?
A
agressive positioning, stretch, carrying technique, feeding, car seat position
4
Q
What is plagiocephaly?
A
molding of head from unilateral closure
5
Q
interventions for children with plagiocephaly
A
stretching, visual attention to non preferred side, switching sides for diapering/feeding, aggressive repositioning, tummy time
6
Q
How might these conditions affect development?
A
reaching to preferred side, rolling, sitting/standing, feeding, crawling, speech,
