Torticollis Physical Therapy

Children with torticollis may receive the following types of physical therapy interventions at UW Health:

• Direct therapy interventions for improving flexibility and strength in the neck, shoulder girdle and trunk
• Develop and monitor home exercise programs
• Average treatment frequency is five to seven visits
• Average treatment duration is five to six months
• Treatment options may include fitting for TOT collar if appropriate
• Further referral for issues of spasticity or plagiocephaly if appropriate
• Follow-up to monitor long term outcomes