Saturday, September 21, 2013

Four Weeks into Physical Therapy

Here are some updated pictures of Kellyn after four weeks of physical therapy.  Her left trunk tilt is much less pronounced and her right head tilt has decreased some, as well.  Her physical therapist noticed that she tilts her head more when she is looking down.  Kellyn is more inclined to keep her head straight when she is looking straight ahead or laying down on her back.  What you won't be able to see in these pictures is how much stronger she is getting at doing her strengthening exercises.  She has also had amazing progress in her motor skill progression.  In addition, I believe her facial symmetry is improving.  I am very pleased with her progress so far.

Baby with right torticollis
She holds her head up much more straight when she is looking straight ahead.

Baby with right torticollis
Notice how she tilts her head more when she is looking down.

Baby with torticollis
She is much better at sitting up straight now.

Close up picture of baby with right torticollis.
I think her eyes, cheeks, and jawline are becoming more symmetrical as her torticollis is improving.