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Analysis of Spontaneous Movements in Infants With Torticollis.
- Source :
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Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association [Pediatr Phys Ther] 2022 Jan 01; Vol. 34 (1), pp. 17-21. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether the movements and postures of 3- to 5-month-old infants with torticollis differ from those of infants without torticollis and to determine the relationship between clinical characteristics and the Motor Optimality Score (MOS) in torticollis.<br />Methods: Participants were 40 infants with torticollis and 40 infants developing typically without torticollis. The infants were evaluated with detailed general movement assessment.<br />Results: There were significant differences in the MOS and subcategory scores for age-adequate movement repertoire and observed postural patterns between groups. Clinical characteristics were not related to the reduction in the MOS.<br />Conclusions: Infants with torticollis have differences in movements and postures at 3 to 5 months of age compared with controls. Strategies supporting the movement repertoire of infants with torticollis can be added to rehabilitation programs for infants with the lower MOS to optimize their motor development.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Infant
Movement
Posture
Torticollis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1538-005X
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34873118
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/PEP.0000000000000845