Evidence-Based Interventions for Congenital Muscular Torticollis

Location
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Kessler Conference Center
1199 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ
 
Program Instructor
Rosemary Peng, PT, MSPT
 
About the Program
Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT) is an idiopathic postural deformity that becomes evident shortly after birth.  It is characterized by lateral flexion of the head to one side and cervical rotation to the opposite side.  Infants with CMT are often referred to physical therapy to treat the asymmetries in movement and position that are present.  This lecture and lab course will provide therapists with Clinical Practice Guidelines developed by the Pediatric Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Types of infant torticollis and associated conditions will be discussed, evidenced-based examination and intervention strategies will be described, other therapeutic approaches and procedures as well as caregiver education and follow-up care will be examined.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify types and causes of infant torticollis
• Discuss evidenced-based examination and intervention strategies for infants with CMT
• Identify red flags that may warrant referral to a physician
• Establish prognosis based on clinical findings
• Identify therapeutic approaches to CMT
• Examine intervention approaches that have not yet established efficacy
• Explain evidenced-based discharge planning, caregiver education and recommendations for follow-up care

Rosemary Peng, PT, MSPT is a graduate of Arcadia University. She is a Senior Therapist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation’s Chester Outpatient campus and is a consultant therapist for various school-based and early intervention programs. Practicing for thirty years, Rose brings a wide range of experience and clinical expertise to her specialty areas of pediatrics and neurology. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Pediatric, Neurology and Orthopedic sections and belongs to the School-Based Special Interest Group of the Pediatric Section and the Stroke and Brain Injury Special Interest Group of the Neurology Section.
 
Educational Information
This course is approved by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3.75 continuing education credits, NJBPTE Course Approval Number 1188-2014.
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is an approved provider for the American Occupational Therapy Association to offer continuing education in occupational therapy. This intermediate level program awards occupational therapists .375 CEU’s or 3.75 contact hours. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.  


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