What Is Torticollis in Babies? Torticollis, specifically congenital muscular torticollis (CMT), in newborns and babies is a common condition treated by pediatric physical therapists. CMT refers to a shortening or tightening of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle in the neck, which typically causes the baby to rotate their head in one direction and tilt their head
When you think of physical therapy (PT), you might think of injured adults, but many babies, children, and teens can benefit from PT. Need help determining if your child needs PT? We share 35 vital reasons to schedule a PT screening for your child. Important Reasons Newborns and Babies Need a PT Screening Reasons your
As a parent, you want to ensure your baby grows strong and healthy, and tummy time plays a vital role in that journey. While tummy time is often recommended to strengthen head and neck muscles and prevent flat head syndrome, it offers many other benefits. Why is this position so crucial, not just within a
Brittany Frankel graduated from Elmhurst University with her Master of Occupational Therapy and holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University. Brittany is passionate about working with children and developing strong relationships with their families to ensure collaboration to work towards the client and family-oriented goals. She has experience working with children with difficulties in a variety of areas but is especially passionate about working with children with sensory and emotional regulation and executive functioning challenges. Brittany has taken continuing education courses in areas including Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI), interoception, executive dysfunction, and sensory processing. Brittany works under the belief that “kids do well if they can,” a quote from Dr. Ross Greene, and that a large piece of intervention is working to uncover the underlying deficits leading to functional difficulties. When not working, Brittany’s favorite hobbies include horseback riding, spending time with her cat and dog, reading, and playing with her nieces and nephew.
