Tag Archives: Plagiocephaly

Did you know birth itself can place significant physical stress on a baby’s developing body?

From unsettled behaviour and feeding difficulties to head preference, poor balance, low tone, and coordination challenges later in childhood — some signs parents notice every day may actually be linked to the musculoskeletal system and how the brain and body communicate.

This fascinating and thought-provoking article explores:
• Why birth can impact a baby’s neck and shoulders
• How movement, tone, and balance affect development
• The connection between body awareness and behaviour
• Why some children may benefit from manual therapy

Packed with research, real clinical insights, and easy-to-understand explanations, this is a must-read for parents wanting to better understand their child’s comfort, movement, and development.

Read the full article now.

Defined simply, plagiocephaly is merely an asymmetry or change to the normal shape of the skull.1 We can see many different types of this, ranging from flattening on one side to just flat at the back, and conditions causing this… Continue Reading >

“What is plagiocephaly?” you may ask.  While few parents might have heard this ancient Greek word before, many would know or have about the condition that this word refers to – flattened or oblique head shape. Plagiocephaly, or flattened head… Continue Reading >