Course Description:

Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT) is a common
idiopathic postural deformity that becomes evident
shortly after birth. It is characterized by lateral
flexion of the neck usually accompanied by rotation in
the opposite direction, with or without flattening of
the head. Infants with CMT are often referred to
therapy to treat the asymmetries in position and
movement that are present. Evidence shows that
early intervention and therapy provided by physical
therapists results in faster resolution than with parent
exercises alone and is the first choice for conservative
treatment of this condition.
This lecture course will provide therapists with
knowledge of the Clinical Practice Guidelines
developed by the Academy of Pediatric Physical
Therapists, which were updated in the summer of
2018. Types of infant torticollis and associated
conditions such as plagiocephaly will be discussed,
evidenced-based examination and intervention
strategies will be described, and caregiver education
and follow-up care recommendations will be
reviewed. In addition, participants will be taught how
to apply objective information to establish Grade of
Severity and prognosis.