What Causes Torticollis in Babies?

What Causes Torticollis in Babies?

You gently place your baby in the crib, only to notice they always tilt their head to one side. At first, it seems like a harmless habit—but could it be something more? Torticollis in babies is more common than many realize, yet its causes remain a mystery to many...
What is TMR Tots?

What is TMR Tots?

TMR Tots is a modified version of Total Motion Release with a focus on the achievement of functional outcomes. While the greatest excitement among parents and therapists has been in finding a tearless method to effectively treat children with torticollis, the concept...
Hypotonia: Low Muscle Tone

Hypotonia: Low Muscle Tone

Deep Pressure Foot Massage Apply firm pressure to bottom of baby’s foot to stimulate blood flow and muscle development. Full Contact Massage Using your whole hand, wrap around baby’s leg as you provide a firm grip along their full leg starting at the foot and moving...
Torticollis

Torticollis

Football Hold Stretch Hold baby facing away from you with their head on the same side as their head tilt (Ex: left head tilt, hold baby with head on left side and feet on right side). Place one arm on baby’s neck between their head and shoulder and one hand between...

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