Sentences with phrase «plagiocephaly usually»

Babies with severe plagiocephaly usually wear either a custom - fitted helmet or a headband (called a cranial orthotic) for about 23 hours a day to correct the shape of their head.

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Flat Head Syndrome (positional plagiocephaly) is usually easy to notice as the back of the head known as the occiput will be flattened on one side.

Unfortunately, babies who spend too much time on their backs, especially if they are usually in the same position, can develop positional plagiocephaly, or a flat head.

As most infants with plagiocephaly have some degree of torticollis, physical therapy and a home exercise program will usually be part of the recommended treatment.

Unfortunately, the impact of positioning on development is usually only discussed with new parents when problems arise - typically Flat Head Syndrome (Positional Plagiocephaly) or Torticollis.

The current adult population comes from a time when incidence of plagiocephaly was much lower, partly because infants were usually put to sleep on their stomachs, but also because car seats and convenience carriers weren't used as often.