Passive Cervical Range of Motion in Infants

Passive Cervical Range of Motion in Infants With and Without Torticollis, Before, During and After Chiropractic Treatment

Infants with and without torticollis will be measured at different time points to assess their passive cervical spine range of motion (pCROM).

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.

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