congenital muscular torticollis Flashcards
1
Q
torticollis
A
flexion of the head to one side and rotation to the opposite side
2
Q
types of torticollis
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*Congenital
tumors in SCM
no tumors but muscle shortness and stiffness
*postural
3
Q
Congenital MT
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most common
shorten SCM with fibrosis
circulatory disorder of SCM
Intramuscular bleeding
4
Q
Torticolis not to be confused with
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cervical vertebral structural changes
plagiocephaly
visual problem
5
Q
when to start PT for torticolis
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Immediately even without diagnosis
6
Q
Postural problems in torticollis
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Face asymmetry
Head asymmetry
Spine changes
Head opposite rotation
Decrease shoulder ear distance on one side and increase on the other side
7
Q
Evaluation of torticolis
A
Rom
Skin
SCM
Hip dysplasia
Spine deformities
8
Q
PT program for torticolis
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Massage
Stretching
Positioning
Transport
Support
