Analysis of Spontaneous Movements in Infants With Torticollis

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Kahraman A., Büğüşan Oruç S., Erdogan D., Mutlu A.

Pediatric Physical Therapy, cilt.34, ss.17-21, 2022 (Scopus)

• Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
• Cilt numarası: 34
• Basım Tarihi: 2022
• Doi Numarası: 10.1097/pep.0000000000000845
• Dergi Adı: Pediatric Physical Therapy
• Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
• Sayfa Sayıları: ss.17-21
• Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
• Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.

Methods: Participants were 40 infants with torticollis and 40 infants developing typically without torticollis. The infants

were evaluated with detailed general movement assessment.

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.

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.