Treating Torticollis

Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is the third most common congenital musculoskeletal anomaly in infants. Positional plagiocephaly may contribute to torticollis and there has been an increase in occurrence since the 1992 American Academy of Pediatrics' Back-to-Sleep campaign. Early intervention professionals are on the front line of treating children with torticollis and plagiocephaly, whether in the neonatal intensive care unit, the baby nursery at hospitals, and especially when visiting homes in the early interventionsetting; early identification and appropriate treatment can improve outcomes for these infants.

This interactive workshop provides resources and education to understand the etiology, evaluation, and treatment of infants with CMT. The Section of Pediatrics of the APTA's Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) is discussed and applied to determine appropriate interventions, guide referrals to other specialists, and determine when discharge is appropriate. Participants will discuss cases, group problem solve, and practice use of tools for evaluating this population. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be familiar with the CMT CPG and have the proper tools for evaluating and treating infants with CMT.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Highlights

• Hands-on labs on safe and effective manual stretching,positioning, and documentation of neck range of motion via arthrodial protractor
• Alternative interventions such as Kinesiology taping for torticollis
• Effective infant sleep practices to reduce the risk ofplagiocephaly, torticollis, and SIDS
• Latest research and evidence-based interventions for torticollis
• Apply new skills and knowledge with interactive case studies and group discussion
• Immediately improve your ability to document baseline,prognosis, and efficacy of treatment of CMT using the clinical practice guide (CPG)