Why Your Baby Needs a Physiotherapy Assessment in the First Month

At the SanySa del Levante clinic, we are dedicated to providing the best care for our youngest patients from their first days of life. A pediatric physiotherapy assessment during the first month is essential to detect and prevent potential dysfunctions, ensuring healthy development.

Which areas do we assess during the evaluation?

Why Is Early Assessment Crucial?

Early assessment allows us to identify and address problems in a timely manner that, if left untreated, can affect the baby’s development. Here we explain the main areas we evaluate and why they are important:

• Cervical Spine and Skull

Prevention and Treatment of Cranial Tensions

During birth, the baby may experience tensions in the skull that, if left untreated, can lead to deformities such as plagiocephaly (flat head) or congenital torticollis (neck stiffness). Our assessment focuses on detecting and treating these tensions to ensure proper growth of the skull and neck.

• Digestive System

Management of Colic, Constipation, and Reflux

Digestive problems are common in newborns. Through specific physiotherapy techniques, we can relieve colic, constipation, and reflux, improving the baby’s overall well-being and facilitating discomfort-free feeding.

• Orthopedic Problems

Detection of Hip Dysplasia and Foot Abnormalities

Hip dysplasia and foot abnormalities, such as clubfoot, can be detected in a timely manner with a proper assessment. This allows early treatment to begin, preventing future complications and promoting healthy motor development.

Neurodevelopment Assessment

In addition to the areas mentioned above, we conduct a comprehensive assessment of the baby’s neurodevelopment. We evaluate reflexes, movements, and reactions according to their age, and design early stimulation programs when needed. Early detection of any developmental delay is crucial for timely and effective intervention.

Pediatric physiotherapy specialists at SanySa del Levante

Almudena Hernández Castillo: Your Baby’s Health Is What Matters Most to Us

As a highly specialized professional and mother of two, Almudena not only addresses physical problems but also educates and empowers parents. In addition to therapies, Almudena offers workshops and informational capsules where she covers the most common problems she encounters in her day-to-day work as a pediatric physiotherapist.

Almudena has very specific training in areas as relevant as:

• Comprehensive Assessment: Ability to perform detailed assessments of neurodevelopment and the musculoskeletal structures of babies.
• Early Intervention: Experience in designing personalized early stimulation programs to promote proper development.
• Non-Invasive Techniques: Use of gentle and non-invasive methods that ensure the baby’s comfort and safety during treatment.

If you would like to learn more about Almudena, simply click here.

Our commitment to your baby’s health

Pearls from SanySa del Levante

At SanySa del Levante, we believe that a pediatric physiotherapy assessment in the first month of life is an investment in your child’s future health. It’s not just about treating potential problems, but ensuring that every baby has the best opportunity to grow and develop fully.

If you have a newborn or are expecting a baby soon, we invite you to schedule an assessment with our expert in pediatric physiotherapy. We are here to accompany your baby at every step toward healthy development.