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Analysis of Spontaneous Movements in Infants With Torticollis

Aysu Kahraman1, Sema Büğüşan Oruç, Derya Erdoğan

  • 1Developmental and Early Physiotherapy Unit (Drs Kahraman and Mutlu), Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Sıhhıye, Ankara, Turkey; Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Ms Büğüşan Oruç), Faculty of Health Sciences, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey; Department of Pediatric Surgery (Dr Erdoğan), University of Health Sciences, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey.

Pediatric Physical Therapy : the Official Publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association
|December 7, 2021
PubMed

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Infants with torticollis exhibit distinct movement patterns and postures compared to typically developing infants. Early intervention focusing on movement repertoire can optimize motor development in infants with torticollis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Movement Science

Background:

  • Torticollis is a common condition in infants, characterized by head tilt and limited neck rotation.
  • Early identification and intervention are crucial for optimal motor development in infants with torticollis.
  • General Movement Assessment (GMA) provides insights into motor behavior and postural patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the movements and postures of infants with torticollis to those of typically developing infants.
  • To investigate the relationship between clinical characteristics and the Motor Optimality Score (MOS) in infants with torticollis.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 40 infants with torticollis and 40 typically developing infants (control group).
  • Detailed General Movement Assessment (GMA) was utilized to evaluate movement quality and postural patterns.
  • Motor Optimality Score (MOS) was calculated for all participants.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences were observed in the MOS and specific subcategory scores related to age-adequate movement repertoire and observed postural patterns between the two groups.
  • No significant relationship was found between clinical characteristics and the reduction in the MOS for infants with torticollis.

Conclusions:

  • Infants diagnosed with torticollis demonstrate altered movement and postural strategies from 3 to 5 months of age compared to their peers.
  • Rehabilitation programs should incorporate strategies to enhance the movement repertoire of infants with torticollis, particularly those with lower MOS scores, to promote optimal motor development.
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