Video Tutorial:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Have baby sit down and play with toy using her left hand.
2. Lean her body weight to the right and encourage her to support her body weight with her right hand.
3. You will likely have to hold her right hand down on the ground so that she maintains this position.
4. Hold this position for 30 seconds.
Ideally, she would be holding her head up more vertical than its appearing in this picture. |
Note: Babies with left torticollis would do this leaning to their left side.
Disclaimer: I am not a physical therapist or medical professional. If you wish to do any of these physical therapy exercises on your own child, you should first seek approval from your child's physical therapist. Click here for full disclaimer.