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A Prospective Study of Cranial Deformity and Delayed Development in Children

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  • Josefa González-Santos

    (Department of Psychology, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Jerónimo J. González-Bernal

    (Department of Psychology, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Raquel De-la-Fuente-Anuncibay

    (Department of Psychology, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • José M. Aguilar-Parra

    (Department of Psychology, Health Research Centre, University of Almeria, 04120 Almeria, Spain)

  • Rubén Trigueros

    (Department of Psychology, Health Research Centre, University of Almeria, 04120 Almeria, Spain)

  • Raúl Soto-Cámara

    (Department of Psychology, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain)

  • Remedios López-Liria

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Health Research Centre, University of Almería, 04120 Almeria, Spain)

Abstract

Plagiocephaly, the most common form of cranial deformity, has become more prevalent in recent years. Many authors have described a number of sequelae of poorly defined etiologies, although several gaps exist in their real scope. This study aimed to analyze the effects of physiotherapy treatments and cranial orthoses on the psychomotor development of infants with cranial deformities, complemented by protocolized postural exercises applied by the family. This prospective study on different developmental areas included a sample of 48 breastfeeding infants aged 6 to 18 months who presented with plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome). The Brunet–Lézine scale was used to perform three tests for assessing the psychomotor development of infants, thus offering a measure for global development. The results suggest that plagiocephaly is a marker for the risk of delayed development, particularly in motor and language areas. This delayed development could be improved with physiotherapy and orthopedic treatment, complemented by interventions by the infants´ relatives.

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  • Josefa González-Santos & Jerónimo J. González-Bernal & Raquel De-la-Fuente-Anuncibay & José M. Aguilar-Parra & Rubén Trigueros & Raúl Soto-Cámara & Remedios López-Liria, 2020. "A Prospective Study of Cranial Deformity and Delayed Development in Children," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(5), pages 1-9, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:12:y:2020:i:5:p:1949-:d:328080
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    Cited by:

    1. Jacek Wilczyński & Anita Sowińska & Marta Mierzwa-Molenda, 2022. "Physiotherapy as a Specific and Purposeful Form of Physical Activity in Children with Idiopathic Body Asymmetry," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-9, November.
    2. Josefa González-Santos & Jerónimo J. González-Bernal & Raquel De-la-Fuente Anuncibay & Raúl Soto-Cámara & Esther Cubo & José M. Aguilar-Parra & Rubén Trigueros & Remedios López-Liria, 2020. "Infant Cranial Deformity: Cranial Helmet Therapy or Physiotherapy?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(7), pages 1-9, April.

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