When should you consult a professional about your baby’s motor development?
It’s always possible to consult a professional as a preventive measure, but there are certain signs that indicate a pediatric evaluation could be beneficial for your child.
Signs to watch out for according to age:
- From birth: Difficulty suckling.
- 3 months: Difficulty lifting head when on tummy.
- 4 months: Constantly keeps fists closed. Does not tolerate the prone position for more than a few seconds.
- 6 months: Does not bring feet to mouth.
- 7 months: Does not roll over.
- 8 months: Does not sit up or does so with rounded back. Does not crawl.
- 10 months: Does not crawl or prefers to move on bottom. Does not stand up by holding on to furniture.
- 15 months: Does not walk.
- 2 years: Does not jump.
- 4 years: Does not climb stairs with alternating feet.
Pediatric chiropractic: gentle care for children
Chiropractic is adapted to the child’s age and needs. As such, this manual therapy targets neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions, such as joint, muscle or nerve disorders. As a result, adjustments for newborns and children are carried out gently, using safe, specific techniques.
Pediatric physiotherapy: for optimal movement
Physiotherapy helps your child develop good joint mobility, muscular flexibility and fluid, symmetrical movements. The physiotherapist guides your child through a variety of movements essential to optimal motor development.
Conditions that may benefit from pediatric chiropractic and physiotherapy intervention:
- Congenital torticollis.
- Plagiocephaly (flat head).
- Delayed motor development.
- Hypotonia (lack of muscle tone) or hypertonia (stiffness).
- Postural or motor asymmetry.
- Postural disorders, scoliosis or W-shaped sitting posture.
- Gait disorders (tiptoeing, external/internal rotation, etc.).
- Growing pains.
- Frequent falls.
- Brachial plexus, musculoskeletal or neurological disorders.
- Sports injuries or sprains.
- Prevention and comprehensive pediatric assessment.
Why choose an interdisciplinary approach?
The combination of chiropractic and pediatric physiotherapy allows us to combine their complementary strengths. As a result, effective, comprehensive care can be initiated. Together, these disciplines offer your child the best tools for healthy, harmonious development.
In short, make an appointment with ABC Clinique Santé for a personalized pediatric assessment and follow-up tailored to your child’s needs.
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Dr Stéphanie Beaudry-Séguin
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