About this episode

This episode discusses the case of a 4-month-old infant with congenital muscular torticollis and appropriate physical therapy goals.

Sando is a 4-month-old infant receiving physical therapy for right congenital muscular torticollis. The physical therapist notes improved cervical alignment, increased tolerance to prone positioning, and improved active midline head control. Which of the following goals would be MOST appropriate to include in the patient's plan of care? A) Restore left cervical rotation passive ROM B) Restore right cervical rotation passive ROM C) Restore right cervical side-bending passive ROM D) Restore length of the left sternocleidomastoid muscle Join the FREE NPTE Facebook Group: www.nptegroup.com Text our team the word COACH for a free diagnostic: (727) 732-4573

People in this episode

Host: Kyle Rice

Topics covered

• pediatric physical therapy
• congenital muscular torticollis
• cervical alignment
• physical therapy goals
• infant development

Keywords

• congenital muscular torticollis
• physical therapy
• cervical rotation
• infant therapy
• sternocleidomastoid muscle

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