The Helmet

Ever since Banks' 2mo wellness appointment, he has been seeing a physical therapist (Carol) at Anmed Pediatric Therapy Works for torticollis. His neck is tight on the right side, causing his head to tilt and has led to a flat spot on the back left of his head. Over the last few months, we've done lots of stretches and exercises to loosen and strengthen the muscles in his neck. Hid torticollis is improving, but his head shape continues to be flat in the back.

He went for a scan in early May to determine if he was appropriate for a helmet to correct his head shape. His length to height ratio was around 100%. The high end of normal is 92%, so he is technically in the severe category for the flatness. One week after the scan, we got his helmet. He has to wear it 23 hours a day for 10-14 days.

He has adjusted pretty well to it. It doesn't seem to bother him too much! Three weeks later, his head shape is already improving. He will another scan in 2 weeks to get the new measurements. I can't wait to see the numbers!