What is the conservative treatment for congenital torticollis?

Conservative Management Botulinum toxin injection is the current popular treatment of choice.

What is the best technique for preventing plagiocephaly in infants?

Try these tips:

1. Practice tummy time. Provide plenty of supervised time for your baby to lie on the stomach while awake during the day.
2. Vary positions in the crib. Consider how you lay your baby down in the crib.
3. Hold your baby more often.
4. Change the head position while your baby sleeps.

How does physical therapy treat torticollis?

These goals may be achieved through:

1. Gentle stretching of the neck and back muscles.
2. Strengthening of the neck and back muscles.
3. Massage of the affected area.
4. Guidance for correct positioning of infants.
5. Taping to elongate the muscles to facilitate stretching.
6. A home-exercise program to continue gentle rehabilitation at home.

Is physical therapy necessary for torticollis?

The preferred treatment for torticollis in infants and children is proper positioning to keep the neck and head in a neutral position and physical therapy exercises to stretch tight muscles and strengthen weakened neck muscles.

How do you prevent torticollis in babies?

Here are a few ways to help prevent torticollis:

1. Provide supervised tummy time while baby is awake, at least three times a day.
2. Change your baby’s position often when she is awake.
3. Limit the amount of time your baby rests in positioning devices, like car seats, bouncy chairs, baby swings and strollers.

What is the best time to start helmet therapy in plagiocephaly?

Conclusions: Optimal starting age for helmet therapy is months 5 to 6 of life, and early recognition of infants in need is essential. Delaying the onset of treatment significantly deteriorates the outcome.

Can baby torticollis resolve itself?

Torticollis will often self-correct when treated early — ideally, within the first month or two, says Dr. Burke. If parents wait until babies are 3 months of age or older, treatment can take longer.

What is an important care measure to teach parents of a child with torticollis?

Educate the parents/caregivers about positioning and handling skills that promote active neck rotation toward the affected side and discouraging children from tilting their head toward the affected side.