If you hear that your infant has plagiocephaly, the name might sound scary or even confusing. The good news is, this common disorder found in infants is very treatable, and not at all painful. A. No, ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult if my baby has a flat head? A: A general practitioner or family physician can be consulted initially. If the doctor suspects craniosynostosis or any other medical ...

Brendan Davis is diagnosed with plagiocephaly. 7-month-old Brendan Davis, who was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, wears a "Back to the Future"-themed helmet created by Paula Strawn. Emily Davis — - ...

Physical therapy—with helmet therapy if needed—is the recommended treatment for most infants with position-related flattening of the skull (plagiocephaly), according to a new set of clinical ...

Developing a clinical pathway to treat head shape deformity is complicated by the seemingly subjective nature of diagnosis. [7] Nonetheless, clinicians can develop skills to visualize and assess head ...

Flat head shapes in babies, including plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and dolichocephaly, are familiar and usually manageable. Understanding the causes, recognising early signs, and practising simple ...

Lower Developmental Scores at Age 3 Seen in Plagiocephaly Parents should be educated about development of positional plagiocephaly before presenting at 2-month well-child visits. (HealthDay News) – ...

GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Wake County mom is using her skills to help lighten the mood for parents of infants facing an unexpected diagnosis. ABC11 was there at Precision Signs in Garner when Megan ...

4-month-old Jonas Gutierrez's family won't let him go it alone. After 4-month-old Jonas Gutierrez was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, the entire Gutierrez family began sporting helmets so he won't go it ...

When doctors recommended a 7-month-old boy be outfitted with a helmet, his mother had a novel idea to help avert stares and instead spark smiles. Brendan Davis was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, or ...