Torticollis Congenital
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim is to investigate the effectiveness of kinesiotaping application in addition to Congenital Muscular Torticollis exercise on neck joint range of motion, tilt degree and muscle function test. Research Group: In addition to the regular exercise program, patients diagnosed with Congenital Muscular Torticollis will be given kinesio taping for torticollis. Kinesio taping will be applied for 4 weeks, 5 days on and 2 days off. Control Group: Patients diagnosed with Congenital Muscular Torticollis will continue their regular exercise program. No intervention will be applied. Patients will be evaluated with neck joint range of motion, tilt degree and muscle function test before and 3 months after treatment.
Interventions
PROCEDUREKinesiotaping
Kinesio Taping Method is a therapeutic tool utilised by rehabilitation specialists in all programs (paediatric, geriatric, orthopaedic, neurological, oncology and others) and levels of care (acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, home care and Day Rehab). The idea of using elastic tape to mimic the therapist's hands was first presented by Dr Kenzo Kase in the 1970s. Since then, it became the modality used in pain management\[5\], soft tissue injury, tissues and joints malalignment, oedema, and more. Kinesio Taping Method utilises four types of Kinesio Tex Tapes, each with specific properties designed for use on fragile, sensitive skin or applied with higher tensions. Kinesio Taping Method has also effectively treated animals and two special tapes are used: Kinesio Equine and Kinesio Canine. Kinesio Tex Tape contains either 100% cotton and elastic fibres or a blend of polyester and cotton with elastic fibres. The latter is preferable for Kinesio Taping application on sensitive
BEHAVIORALExercise
Range of Motion Exercise, Stretching Exercises
Sponsors
Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
0 Years to 2 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Being followed up with a diagnosis of Congenital Muscular Torticollis * The family's willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of cardiopulmonary disease and musculoskeletal deformity that will prevent exercise * Having an open wound in the area where kinesio taping will be applied or being allergic to tape application
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of Motion Measurement | 3 months |
| tilt degree | 3 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle Function Scale | 3 months |
Outcome results
None listed