Hi,
I agree about consulting a reputable chiropractor who has worked with young children. My son was never officially diagnosed with torticollis, but he developed a seizure disorder at the age of 6 months. While we went the conventional route and saw a neurologist and started medications, it was not until we saw a chiropractor (corrective chiropractic n Hockessin De) that it was pointed out how "crooked" my sons head was. It was not only tilted, but shifted.
Once the seizures stopped(I feel the chiropractic care was an integral part in this happening due to the correction of the head tilt) and we started early intervention services his therapist told us he had low muscle tone. Here is what we did to address it:
1) PT and OT biweekly
2) Sure Steps orthodics. They are custom molded to fit your childs foot. A company called orthologix will even actually come to you. If you have insurance they will be billed under durable medical equipment so dont worry if your plan says they dont cover oththodics. These braces which go in reguar shoes help keep the foot in proper alignment so that your child can build up the proper muscles.
3)While we have not started yet, we are on a waiting list for Hippotherapy aka horseback riding therapy. Recent research has shown that children with low muscle tone really benefit, it even seems to improve speech.
Spencer is two years and two months now. He can hold a squat nicely, can jump from a standing position which is even advanced for his age etc and he can climb on anything. He walks, runs and is all boy. His verbal skills also have really come along with his physical develoment... he says lots of words and can almost say all of his ABC's. This from a kid we were told may never talk due to the kind of seizures he had.
Hopefully this helps. If you have any additional questions feel free to e-mail me ____@____.com Care, S.