The Noggin Doctor's Blog

Helmet therapy does not impact facial asymmetry more than growth alone.

I am frequently asked by parents and clinicians alike about the role of helmet therapy to correct facial asymmetry. Conceptually, it...

Apr 32 min read

Let's talk about CMT.

Mar 301 min read

Flat head syndrome, or positional plagiocephaly, occurs when a baby consistently rests their head in the same position, leading to a flatten

Mar 72 min read

For those of you who follow my Facebook group, you know I have very limited tolerance for unscientific or unfounded thought in this area....

Jan 254 min read

In 2011, I wrote a 2-part series for the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery in which I collated all of the previously reported risk factors...

Jan 251 min read

If you are wondering if your infant has torticollis, the main cause of head flattening, it is pretty easy to assess yourself. For an...

Dec 27, 20242 min read

This is how flattening occurs. It has nothing to do with a "soft" head or that the bones are malleable. It is exclusively a result of...

Dec 26, 20242 min read

A recurring question I am asked is how head asymmetry looks in an older child or an adult. My answer to this question is always, "How...

Dec 26, 20242 min read

This is a study that I wanted to do in our research group for years. It dispels the commonly held myth that a small or closed anterior...

Dec 26, 20241 min read

We have had a few folks commenting about the PN and safe sleep. This is a good summary of the AAP GUIDELINES and covers each category....

Dec 23, 20242 min read