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What is paediatric reduced head control?



Paediatric reduced head control is when a child does not have full control over the movement and support of their head. The child may not be able to hold its head upright and may find it difficult to turn its head. This can affect a child’s development as it can limit what the child can do such as looking at and registering objects.


Maintaining head control during activityAbove: Maintaining head control during activity



What causes reduced head control in children?



Reduced head control in children can be caused by:
  • Reduced tone (hypotonia)
  • Reduced motor control
  • Neck muscle weakness
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Acquired brain injury
  • Developmental delays

What are the symptoms of reduced head control in children?



Reduced head control in children can have the following symptoms:
  • Child is unable to look in certain directions
  • Child is unable to support own head
  • Child props up head on surrounding objects
  • Child finds it difficult to move head
  • Child struggles to follow objects
  • Child looks to one side more often



Active stretches to improve head controlAbove: Active stretches to improve head control



What can physiotherapy do to help children with reduced head control?



There are several different treatments that your physiotherapist can use. Physiotherapy treatments for reduced head control include:
  • Sensory integration techniques
  • Neck muscle strengthening and stretching exercises
  • Practice of head movements e.g. getting child to lift or turn head to look at pictures or toys
  • Postural and play advice

Summary



Reduced head control in children can have an effect on their development as the child may be unable to support their own head and may have difficulty moving their head. This can be caused by low tone, reduced motor control or neck weakness. Physiotherapy is aimed at improving neck control and strength and will involve practice of moving the head.

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