Pediatric Torticollis Treament in Montreal
If your infant has a tendency to always turn their head to one side, an experienced pediatric physiotherapist at Montreal's Active Solution Physiotherapy Verdun will develop a treatment plan specifically for your your child. Call now to book your appointment: (514) 767-6858.

What is torticollis?

Torticollis is a condition describing a head tilt with rotation to one side, often caused by the tightening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). 

Are there different types of torticollis?

There are 3 types of torticollis:
  1. Congenital: occurs before birth, often related to positioning while in the womb, characterized by a ‘mass’ on the SCM
  2. Acquired: occurs after birth, neck limitation present, no 'mass'
  3. Postural: only occurs with positions, no neck limitation, no 'mass'

What are some factors that can affect torticollis?

  1. Maternal uterine anomalies
  2. Large birth weight
  3. Breech position at birth
  4. Difficult labour and delivery
  5. Use of forceps/vacuum

How can physiotherapy help with my child’s torticollis?

Early intervention is always the best. With your physiotherapist, you will learn about different positions that you can place your child in to prevent any asymmetries and further progression of the torticollis. Your physiotherapist will also provide you with a home exercise program that involves stretching and strengthening the neck muscles to restore and maintain neck movements.

Read about the other pediatric conditions that our clinic treats.

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Make an appointment now for your child with our pediatric physiotherapists in Montreal (Verdun): ​(514) 767-6858 or fill in the form on our Contact Us page if you would like us to call you
References:
Song, Kit M MD, Staheli, Lynn T MD. (2007). Pediatric Orthopaedic Secrets, 3rd edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier Inc.
Campbell, S. Vander Linden, D. Palisano, R. (2006). Physical Therapy for Children, 3rd edition. St. Louis: Elsevier Inc.