
01/20/2024
Asymmetrical Crawling is a tricky one โฌ๏ธ
As much as all PTs would love for crawling to be โnormalโ and symmetrical, we care more about addressing the underlying deficits.
Three things I always rule out: hip instability, visual deficits, spinal asymmetries. ๐๐ป I think we can all agree itโs worth catching these things early on rather than waiting.
Chances are itโs usually rooted in muscular asymmetries such as a tight hip flexor.
Torticollis: this is often times the culprit. If your baby has a head tilt or head turn preference, research and therapists support getting it treated early. This is not a โwait and seeโ thing. Find ya a good PT and treat the tight/weak muscles. ๐ฏ
Fun fact: we actually call crawling โcreepingโ in the PT world. Crawling actually refers to army crawling if weโre being fancy. ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Drop a comment or DM me with any kiddo specific questions.