Torticollis Rehabilitation

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If you or a loved one suffers from torticollis, Good Shepherd is here to help.

Torticollis, the asymmetrical posturing of the head and neck, can be acquired or congenital. Torticollis is the third most common Good Shepherd Torticollis congenital musculoskeletal anomaly.

Levels of care:

Torticollis rehabilitation is offered on an outpatient basis [1]
as part of Good Shepherd's Pediatric Rehabilitation Program [2].

Good Shepherd specializes in evaluating and treating the effects of torticollis, including:

Absent or significantly compromised postural reactions
Impaired midline development
Injury to the SCM (sternocleidomastoid) muscle
Palpable mass found in the SCM muscle
Poor visual tracking
Side bend of the head and a rotation of the head

For more information on the Good Shepherd’s torticollis rehabilitation services or the Good Shepherd Pediatric Rehabilitation Program [3], contact us [4], call 610-776-3100 or Request an Appointment [5].