Causes and Risk Factors. The most common cause of Erb's palsy is excessive pulling or stretching of an infant's head and shoulders during a vaginal birth. For example, if an infant's head and neck are pulled to the side at the same time as the shoulders pass through the birth canal,
When you visit a physical therapist for Erb's palsy treatment, you can generally expect the therapist to help your baby with a few different things, including:Exercises to improve strength.Exercises to improve range of motion and flexibility.Sensory stimulation exercises.
