A pediatric epidemic: Deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and congenital muscular torticollis
A pediatric epidemic is sweeping the country. The incidence of infant deformational … READ MORE
Flat head syndrome
Helmet therapy
Many parents not following safe-sleep advice for babies
Most babies are being placed on their backs to sleep—one of the key ways to reduce … READ MORE
Emergency pediatric space opens at Calgary’s South Health Campus
‘This will be a comforting space where children and parents can come for … READ MORE
What is torticollis in babies, and how is it treated? Because it’s literally a pain in the neck
If your baby appears to have a constant head tilt, then your pediatrician may … READ MORE
Babies with position-related head deformities need specialist evaluation and conservative treatment
Editor calls for ‘new directions’ in deformational plagiocephaly … READ MORE
Baby helmet therapy tips and advice
When I learned of our baby’s craniosynostosis diagnosis, and that I wanted to push … READ MORE
How ‘tummy time’ factors into container baby syndrome – what primary care providers need to know
Some of the most commonly used devices for infants — car seats, swings, bouncy … READ MORE
Nonsynostotic deformational plagiocephaly: Understand, screen, and intervene
DP has a short window of opportunity for intervention while the skull bones are … READ MORE
Plagiocephaly FAQs – National Association for Plagiocephaly
The National Association for Plagiocephaly. Below are some frequently asked … READ MORE
Twin babies get helmets from Mary Free Bed
The two boys, Edgar and Vincent, have flat areas on the sides and down the … READ MORE
Calgary infant head position and shape clinic
If your baby is diagnosed with Deformational Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly or … READ MORE
The rest of the story – helmet treatment
Just under three years ago, the O&P profession was startled by the publication … READ MORE
Edmonton mom raises awareness about condition that requires baby to get head-shaping helmet
Angie McIntosh noticed her baby boy couldn’t turn his head to the right when he … READ MORE
Infant positional plagiocephaly
Cranial asymmetry occurring as a result of forces that deform skull shape in the … READ MORE
South Health Campus to open pediatric emergency care space
The South Health Campus is a big step closer to opening a pediatric emergency care … READ MORE
Does my infant need a helmet? Understanding positional plagiocephaly
Parents naturally start to worry if a flat spot began forming on the back of your … READ MORE
Helmets do little to help moderate infant skull flattening, study finds
BMJ Helmet study — Our response. On May 1, 2014, the NY Times published an … READ MORE
Orthotic helmet therapy in the treatment of plagiocephaly
Jack. Orthomerica Starband Orthotic (helmet) therapy in the treatment of … READ MORE
Positional plagiocephaly – A survey of services across Canada
Across Canada, professionals from various disciplines work in the area of … READ MORE
Heads-up on positional plagiocephaly and whether it can affect a child’s development
When a child has positional plagiocephaly/brachycephaly (PPB) secondary to sleeping … READ MORE
How restrictive baby equipment can hinder development
As parents, we rely on convenient places to keep babies safe and contained, but … READ MORE
What’s the best treatment for positional plagiocephaly in infants?
Physical therapy—with helmet therapy if needed—is the recommended treatment for … READ MORE
Earlier helmet therapy yields better results for infants with skull flattening
For infants with skull flattening related to sleep position, starting helmet therapy … READ MORE
New research gives parents a heads-up (on plagiocephaly)
This morning, Kennedy had her 12-week scan done at STAR. I was so excited to take … READ MORE
Physical therapy is highly effective for infants with congenital muscular torticollis
Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a common postural deformity in infants, and … READ MORE
Flat head syndrome – what is it?
The term Flat Head Syndrome is another term for Plagiocephaly. Plagiocephaly is a … READ MORE
Family shows solidarity with their 4-month-old who needs a helmet
Gary and Shayna Gutierrez, parents of two from San Antonio, Texas, found out last … READ MORE
Conservative therapy can correct positional plagiocephaly
Researchers investigating the effectiveness of treatments for positional … READ MORE
Helmet study highlighted in The New York Times is flawed
Cranial remolding expert Ellie Boomer CPO, shares her commentary on the helmet … READ MORE
Almost half of babies have flat spot on head, but prevention is simple
Parents can take a few simple steps to prevent their baby’s head from becoming … READ MORE
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