CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Pediatrics http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:29:21 +0000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:44:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 30 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=14 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Pediatrics : Torticollis and vestibular concerns in an infant]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1291&title=torticollis-and-vestibular-concerns-in-an-infant#1291 Author: chickoo
Subject: Torticollis and vestibular concerns in an infant
Posted: Jan 11 2012 at 1:44am

Pediatrics is a relatively new medical specialty.Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Hospitals in Bellandur
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Subject: Pediatric consulting
Posted: Dec 18 2009 at 11:53am

We are a 165 bed rural hospital in southeastern California. Recently we started a Pediatric rehabilitation program that is now essentially the sole provider for outpatient PT and OT in the county. The staff are recent graduates. We are interested is consulting assistance with review of treatment plans, outcome expectations, effective yet efficient documentation, scheduling, etc. Contact: Douglas Wisdom, PT, Director of Rehabilitation Services. 760-339-7169 dwisdom@ecrmc.org]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:53:28 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=536&PID=624&title=pediatric-consulting#624 <![CDATA[Pediatrics : Torticollis and vestibular concerns in an infant]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=416&title=torticollis-and-vestibular-concerns-in-an-infant#416 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: Torticollis and vestibular concerns in an infant
Posted: Feb 22 2009 at 11:54am

Thanks for the additional insight Mary! Checked out www.cranialtech.com and it was very informative. Thank you!!]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:54:28 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=416&title=torticollis-and-vestibular-concerns-in-an-infant#416 <![CDATA[Pediatrics : Torticollis and vestibular concerns in an infant]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=409&title=torticollis-and-vestibular-concerns-in-an-infant#409 Author: Mary
Subject: Torticollis and vestibular concerns in an infant
Posted: Feb 22 2009 at 6:49am

Have the child's vision checked.  Often kids will have head tilts with visual deficits.  Also, have you check for plagiocephaly.  Karen Karmel Ross book and course are very helpful.  Cranialtech.com is also helpful.]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:49:39 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=409&title=torticollis-and-vestibular-concerns-in-an-infant#409 <![CDATA[Pediatrics : Torticollis and vestibular concerns in an infant]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=358&title=torticollis-and-vestibular-concerns-in-an-infant#358 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: Torticollis and vestibular concerns in an infant
Posted: Dec 15 2008 at 1:32pm

Our user asked: "I am working with a toddler who has has full range of motion in his neck, but his preferred head position is in L lateral flexion and rotation to the R. I am sure it is vestibular in origin and that that is how he is righting himself. Any treatment options or ways to "fix" this so that he doesn't get get muscular torticollis. I have the basic information and am still looking for more info in my texts and online...Thanks!"
 
Ask a PT Response: "I was just wondering is you could give more details as to why you are suspecting a vestibular dysfunction. Are you seeing abnormalities with VOR, tracking etc..."
 
Our user responded: "He is deaf.  I feel I can't ask too many questions on his listserve for the fear that mom may find me and see me as an inadequate therapist.  I have been commended on wanting to find more literature and on how nice it is that I am searching for new info.  The child is deaf with some visual deficits (far sighted and he JUST went to the eye doctor yesterday and got a pretty good bill of health otherwise).  His resting position is for him to sit and tilt that head.  We can coax him to turn to the left and tilt upward to look for people or a toy.  He tracks, but easily loses interest when something is at the far end of his field.  If he is standing at funrtire, he will not waste the energy to try and turn AND keep his balance.  If he is sitting, he will pivot or transfers onto all fours to see.  When I palpate is little neck, he doesn't really seem to be muscularly restricted-Help!"
 
Ask a PT Response: "Does the child display distress when he turns his head to the other direction? Also when you perform tests such as sidelying test or Hallpike-Dix does the child display nystagmus or distress with the tests? Also have you done any balance testing. You will have a better understanding of his condition if you do the forementioned testing. One thing that I would be interested in knowing is if the hearing loss of both ears are equal. If he is able to achieve better hearing in one ear, he might turn his head towards the better side in order to obtain more acoustic stimuli. Good luck!"


Edited by Ask a PT - Dec 15 2008 at 1:33pm]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:32:15 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=358&title=torticollis-and-vestibular-concerns-in-an-infant#358 <![CDATA[Pediatrics : Great website on movement disorders]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88&PID=90&title=great-website-on-movement-disorders#90 Author: Previous CPT Forum
Subject: Great website on movement disorders
Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 2:34pm

ABPT

11 Posts
 
Posted - 06/07/2008 :  13:21:12  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Check out www.wemove.org . IT is a great resource for movement disorder information.

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Subject: Infant with Torticollis
Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 2:33pm

kkonica

1 Posts
 
Posted - 05/08/2006 :  14:49:45  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have never seen an infant before in PT but will be seeing one for the first time this Fri. The infant has a dx of torticollis and I don't know anything else besides that. I was just wondering if others would be able to share their treatment approaches and experiences with this.
Thanks
Kerry

amanda

2 Posts
 
Posted - 05/15/2006 :  15:17:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Kerry,
I just posted something earlier in regards to Torticollis in the patient section. As far as treatment goes, you should work on stretching the SCM muscle if this is what you determined was the involved tissue. To stretch the SCM turn the infant's face away from the involved muscle while the head is tilted in the opposite direction with the head extended as well. I usually hold this position for about 5-10 secs and have the parents perform it for 2-3 times a day. I also encourage patients to promote positions and activities which will result in the infant turning the head in the opposite direction. Also some VERY gentle STM to the infant's SCM could help facilitate increase tissue pliability as well. If the infant doesn't improve, don't hesitate to consult with the MD or have the parents seek further medical attention.
Amanda

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Subject: CSM 2006- San Diego: Pediatrics Course
Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 2:32pm

ABPT

11 Posts
 
Posted - 02/23/2006 :  00:26:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just wondering if anyone attended the Pediatrics course at the CSM 2006? Wanted to know what you thought of the course and what you got out of it?

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