Showing posts with label Washington DC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Washington DC. Show all posts

Monday, July 7, 2014

Torticollis Clinic Discharge

Kellyn had her third appointment with the torticollis clinic at Children's National Medical Center today.  And the physical therapist and nurse observed Kellyn's head positioning while walking around.  They also tested her neck strength and range of motion.  They thought she looked great and that she could be discharged from their clinic.  And the best news of all is that I no longer need to do her torticollis exercises.  Praise the Lord!  I will gladly welcome back the extra twenty minutes into our day that was previously consumed by these exercises.

Toddler reading a book
Happy to spend more time playing instead of doing her dreaded torticollis exercises


Monday, January 27, 2014

Torticollis Clinic Follow-up Appointment

Today we had Kellyn's three month follow-up appointment at the torticollis clinic at Children's National Medical Center in Washington DC.  It went really well!  I love this place because the physical therapist and nurse practitioner who run the clinic specialize in torticollis treatment.  Since torticollis is not very common, it can be hard to find medical professionals who possess in-depth information about this condition.  I'm able to pick their brain about all my torticollis-related questions (and I have a lot), and they were able to answer all my questions.

Baby on exam table at torticollis clinic at Children's National Medical Center
Kellyn at the torticollis clinic appointment

Monday, October 14, 2013

Torticollis Clinic Appointment

Today was our appointment at the Torticollis Clinic at Children's National Medical Center in Washington D.C.  We were excited to see medical professionals who specialize in the treatment of torticollis specifically. Of course, Kellyn's head tilt was super minimal today. I almost wished that she was having a "bad torticollis day" on the day of this appointment, so they could see her at her worst.

At the appointment, Kellyn was evaluated by a nurse practitioner and a physical therapist. The women put Kellyn in various positions and they had her demonstrate various motor skills.  After they were done working with Kellyn, they took the time to explain their observations and provide recommendations.

illustration of baby having doctor's appointment
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Monday, September 30, 2013

Discovered Torticollis Clinic Nearby

Today, Kellyn had an appointment with her physical therapist from the early intervention program.  I am still so thrilled that she comes to our house for the appointment.  That makes it so much easier!  Anyways, her PT shared some extremely helpful information with me.  She told me about a torticollis clinic at Children's National Medical Center in Washington DC.  That's less than one hour away from us.  You better believe I was on the phone almost immediately scheduling an appointment there.