adolescent torticollis

adolescent torticollis

Clinical Orthotic Consultants

11/21/2007

Hello,
 
11 year old male sent to me with torticollis, doctor would like a static
brace to wear 2-4 hours a day (during TV and computer time basically).
He is doing PT and Massage 3 times a week now. Mom has been aware of
the problem since birth, but only getting concerned with it now.
 
Questions.
 
Has anyone used a device like the Fillauer Torticollis Orthosis on an 11
year old?
Outcomes?
Recommendations for time in the brace?
 
Anyone used a dynamic stretch? Say, put an Ultraflex Joint on the
orthosis?
 
I have never used a device in the treatment of Torticollis.Physios get
it straightened out pretty quick at birth, but an 11 year old is a
different monster all together.
 
Any insight or advice would be appreciated. (The orthopod has offered
surgery, but the family does not want anything to do with that.)
 
Thanks
 
Derek Kozar M.Sc., C.O.(c)
Certified Orthotist
Clinical Orthotic Consultants of Windsor, Inc.
410-3200 Deziel Dr.
Windsor, ON
N8W 5K8
519-944-8340 p
519-944-8360 f