Evaluation & Corrections for Plagiocephaly and Flat Head Syndrome
Evaluation & Corrections for Plagiocephaly and Flat Head Syndrome: Advanced Cranial & Dural Assessment for the Modern Chiropractor
Cranial distortion patterns, including Plagiocephaly now affects nearly 1 in 2 infants, yet many practitioners are trained to view it as cosmetic rather than neurological and biomechanical. This comprehensive program is designed specifically for chiropractors who want a clear, structured protocol for evaluating and managing cranial asymmetry with precision and confidence.
This course goes far beyond identifying a “flat head.” You will learn how plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and scaphocephaly reflect deeper dural meningeal tension patterns, cranial base distortions, spinal involvement, and CSF imbalance, all of which influence growth, posture, and neurological organization.
What You’ll Learn
Accurate Differentiation & Measurement
- Distinguish plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and scaphocephaly
- Perform objective cranial measurements
- Identify different classification protocols
- Differentiate positional from synostotic presentations
- Recognize referral indicators
The Dural & Cranial Base Connection
- Understand intrinsic vs. extrinsic causes
- Evaluate dural meningeal tension patterns
- Assess sphenobasilar involvement and torsion
- Identify flexion/extension imbalances
- Recognize spinal–cranial reciprocal relationships
A Step-by-Step Clinical Evaluation Protocol
- Recognizing spinal imbalances affecting dural tension.
- Fontanelle and suture palpation
- Sphenoid wing and sphenobasilar testing
- Temporal, frontal, and parietal assessment
- CSF motion evaluation
- Learn to pinpoint the lynchpin is releasing growth restrictions, and creating normal/balanced growth patterns
Structured Correction & Balancing Procedures
- A protocol to determine where the primary cranial distortion is located and correction protocols to address the specific imbalances including:
- Sphenobasilar and sphenoid wing protocols
- Temporal bone balancing (RTRT and advanced options)
- Frontal molding and fruit jar techniques
- Occipital pump and spread
- Cranial molding and CSF directing strategies
Resources Provided
- Video class modules
- Evaluation & technique presentations
- Practical demonstrations
- Calls to action (CTAs)
- Interactive private Facebook group
- Complete PDF workbooks
- Email access to Dr. Rosen & Dr. Watson
Why Take This Course?
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Confidently evaluate infant cranial asymmetry
- Differentiate structural from positional patterns
- Restore cranial base balance
- Reduce dural tension patterns
- Improve feeding, head preference, and postural symmetry
- Provide informed guidance to parents
- Communicate effectively about helmet use and co-management
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for chiropractors who:
- Care for infants and children
- Practice chiropractic cranial adjusting techniques
- Want a repeatable, reproducible plagiocephaly protocol
- Are ready to elevate their pediatric skill set
If you are serious about mastering cranial evaluation and delivering neurologically sound pediatric care, this training provides the structure, clarity, and depth to do so.
Course Contents
10 Modules | 10 CTAs
Class 1 – Defining Distorted Head Shapes: Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly, Scaphocephaly
Class 2 – Extrinsic Causes of Plagiocephaly
Class 3 – Intrinsic Causes of Plagiocephaly
Class 4 – Cranial Implications of Plagiocephaly
Class 5 – Supportive Tips to Reduce Plagiocephaly
Class 6 – Correcting Plagiocephaly
Class 7 – Determining Cranial Adjusting Patterns
Class 8 – Cranial Corrections and Balancing Techniques
Class 9 – CSF Balancing Techniques
Class 10 – Review of Protocols
Meet the Instructors
As early as first quarter in chiropractic school they were attracted to each other’s commitment to chiropractic and the pursuit of excellence. Their combined 80 years of personal and clinical and teaching experience, in delivering the chiropractic adjustment is unparalleled in the chiropractic profession. Their international outreach through teaching, writing and lecturing has been a driving force in their personal and professional careers since their first seminar taught together as students, in 1979.
Their years of experience have taught them what works and what does not work to create a successful practice and lifestyle. The more competent and comprehensive your expertise you will find that more patients will seek your services and your practice will grow exponentially.
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