Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a common postural deformity in infants, and one that can be effectively treated by physical therapy. A set of updated, evidence-based recommendations for ...

For infants with skull flattening related to sleep position, starting helmet therapy at a younger age, especially before 24 weeks, increases the treatment success rate, suggests a study in the August ...

The Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services are comprised of an integrated group of specialists and generalists who care for children with disabilities and chronic complex conditions ...

Physical therapy is key to any cerebral palsy treatment plan. Talk with a doctor to get a referral to one near you. Share on Pinterest NickyLloyd/Getty Images Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term ...

Every Wednesday morning, Heather Gilmartin props her laptop or cell phone on her living room couch. The Erie mother then grabs her daughter, 10-month-old Honora, and gets down on the family’s living ...

Massage therapy has increasingly been recognised as a valuable supportive intervention in neonatal intensive care, particularly for preterm infants. Recent evidence suggests that therapeutic massage ...

Arabella Smygov rolled onto her side, reached out and grabbed a toy fishing lure dangled before her by her brother Jacob. This scene between a 7-month-old sister and 2-year-old brother may seem ...

Less physical activity for infants below one year of age may lead to more fat accumulation which in turn may predispose them to obesity later in life, suggests a study led by researchers at the Johns ...