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# 345 Torticollis: Assessment &Treatment of Infants & Children LIVE WEB CONFERENCE
Motivations, Inc.
Format(s): Live Webinar
Discipline(s): Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours: 14
Registration Fee: $300
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify the incidence, etiology and pathophysiology of torticollis and discuss the importance of early identification
and early referral through systematic screenings and evaluations by health care providers
2. Identify the impact of torticollis on movement and associated body structures and function.
3. Problem solve current evidenced based treatment regimes for torticollis
4. Identify the impact on head shape that may be present with a diagnosis of torticollis
5. Discuss the relationship of “the change in sleep posture,” effects of increased positional devices, and environmental
influences on postural development
6. Relate current research and recommendations pertaining to SIDS and the efficacy of back to sleep
a. Review diagnoses related to the health policy change
7. Collaborate and cultivate parent/caregiver’s understanding of the child’s health condition, interventions, and
compliance to home education/therapy program. and follow-up recommendations.
8. Establish individualized goals and incorporate family centered evidenced based treatment regimes as part of their
home education/therapy program.
Confirmation Notes
This is a 14-hour lecture/discussion course equivalent to 1.4 CEUs. Motivations Inc is an approved provider
by The Texas Chapter of the APTA. Most PT State Boards accept our courses.
This course is offered for 1.4
ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
AOTA: Motivations, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy
Association #4002, for 14 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: evaluation, intervention. The
assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of course content,
products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Agenda
Day 1
8:00 - 10:00 Etiology, Pathophysiology, Incidence
Lab
SIDS Research
Health Policy Shift
Sleep Position
Changing Symptomatology/Clinical Implications
Health Policy Shift-Impact on Development/Compensatory Postures
10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 12:00 Anatomy Review
Differential Diagnosis
Associated Pathologies/Impairments
Ocular Torticollis
GERD
Hip Dysplasia
Extension Bias/Hypotonia
Toe Walking
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 Lab
Developmental Components
Treatment/Movement Components
Vision Development
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 4:00 Assessment
Documentation
Goal Planning
HEP
4:00 Adjourn
Day 2
8:00 - 10:00 Treatment Indicators
Facial Asymmetry
10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 12:00 Treatment:
Clinical Pathways/Protocols/Outcomes
Manual Stretching/Functional Range of Motion (Lab)
Functional Strengthening
Functional Play
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 Treatment: (continued)
Problem Solving Participant Cases
Positioning/Including NICU
Taping (Lab)/Tot Collar
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 4:00 Case Reviews
Clinical Decision Making/Follow-up
Botox
Surgical Intervention
Related Infant Trends
Summary/Conclusions
4:00 Adjourn
Description
This dynamic evolving course will concentrate on progressive, effective evaluation and treatment schemes for infants and young children with a diagnosis of torticollis with or without plagiocephaly, including challenging cases. The course is designed to provide therapists with current research and recommendations pertaining to the implications of torticollis, sleep posture and increased use of positional devices on infant postural and motor development. Current evidence-based clinical pathways and guidelines for management of torticollis, movement impairments and infant head shape, including Clinical Practice Guidelines from APTA - Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, will be incorporated. Red flags for related early infancy and preschool diagnoses will be appraised. Current functional, clinically oriented evaluation and evidence based treatment strategies for infants and young children that can be integrated into routines and play will be provided. Diagnostic procedures and surgical intervention will be reviewed. Recommendations for follow-up and secondary specialist consultations will be presented. Emphasis on home exercise programs, effective strategies, and long term follow-up to team with parents will be explored throughout both days.
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