Arthrogenic Torticollis
Conditions
Keywords
arthrogenic Torticollis, cervical range of motion, infant
Brief summary
Infants with and without torticollis will be measured at different time points to assess their passive cervical spine range of motion (pCROM).
Detailed description
Infants at the age of 2 to 12 month will be measured at several time points to assess their passive cervical range of motion. One group will include healthy subjects, the other group infants with a diagnosed torticollis. Healthy subjects will be measured at the age of 3, 4, 6 and 9 months. Infants diagnosed with torticollis, at their visit at a Chiropractor and one week later.
Interventions
OTHERNo study specific intervention, regular care.
Chiropractic care (regular care)
Sponsors
Balgrist University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Months to 12 Months
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* age 2-12 month * signed informed consent * diagnosed with torticollis
Exclusion criteria
* defense reaction e.g. crying, screaming * other illnesses * neck trauma * neck surgery * developmental delay
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| passive cervical range of motion (pCROM) | baseline | The ability of passive movement of the cervical spine will be assessed |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic data child | baseline | specific data of the child is gathered |
| Demographic data mother | baseline | specific data of the mother is collected |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed