HOW TO PREVENT
While not all deformational plagiocephaly cases will correct on their own, there are some efforts that can help prevent or reduce its effects:
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Timely diagnosis and protocol referenced treatment, including acquiring accurate measurements
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Comprehensive and timely parent education especially in high risk cases
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Frequent changes in body and head positions (repositioning strategies)
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Prone positioning (incorporated into a tummy time home program) when the infant is awake and supervised
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Limit time in carriers and positioning devices
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Use of a cranial remolding orthosis when indicated
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Prescribe coordinated bodywork with paediatric physiotherapy or occupational therapy, osteopathy or paediatric chiropractic at three months or earlier if there is:
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Strong positional head/neck preference
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Torticollis
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Developmental delay
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Cranial deformity
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