Torticolis

Definition:
A contraction, often spasmodic, of the muscles of the neck, chiefly those supplied by the spinal accessory nerve; the head is drawn to one side and usually rotated so that the chin points to the other side.
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position
  • laterocollis : the head is tipped towards the shoulder
  • rotational torticollis : the head rotates along the longitudal axis
  • anterocollis : forward flexion of the head and neck
  • retrocollis : hyperextension of head and neck backwards
Causes
  • Congenital
  • Painful neck muscles
  • scarring or disease of cervical vertebrae
  • Adenitis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Rheumatism
  • Enlarged cervical glands
  • Retropharyngeal abscess
  • Cerebellar tumors
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Create muscle balance in neck
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Posture program
Torticolis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Prone Cervical Rotation R L
  • Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Neck Support For Pillow

Torticolis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit
  • Curl Press
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Hummers