Rosemary Peng - Treating Torticollis: Looking Beyond the Neck for Better Results

My name is Rosemary Peng, PT, MST. As a clinician who has worked for more than 20 years in pediatric settings, I’ve seen and treated patients with congenit...

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Faculty:: Rosemary Peng
Duration:: 6 Hours 19 Minutes
Format:: Audio and Video
Copyright:: Apr 04, 2019

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My name is Rosemary Peng, PT, MST. As a clinician who has worked for more than 20 years in pediatric settings, I’ve seen and treated patients with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT). In the past, I focused too much of my attention on treating the neck only and not checking for other asymmetries that can occur. This resulted in seeing minimal gains. What was I missing? There had to be a better way to treat this population. Finally, I discovered that by including 7 body structures in my examination I could effectively treat my patients by strengthening neck muscles, promoting better head posture, and improving fine and gross motor development of the child.

In this recording, learn and practice evidence-based tools found in the updated 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines which I use to accurately assess and treat infants. You’ll enhance your skills by learning proven treatment techniques as well as alternative approaches that don’t make your patient feel discomfort and results in better outcomes. Ease the fear of parents or caregivers with clear goals and education. Walk away feeling confident and comfortable using these proven strategies that immediately carry over into your clinical setting.

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	Manual - Treating Torticollis (2.9 MB)	86 Pages	Available after Purchase

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TORTICOLLIS AND POSITIONAL SKULL DEFORMITIES – WHEN TO TREAT OR REFER

Three types: Brachycephaly, plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly
Craniosynostosis
When and how to treat it
When is it time for consultation with neurosurgery

HOW TO PROPERLY ASSESS A CHILD WITH CMT

Posture
Cervical range of motion: active and passive
Muscle function scale for Infants
Thoracic and lumbar spine
Muscle flexibility of extremities
Screen for developmental hip dysplasia
Skin, facial, and skull asymmetries
Visual motor skills: tracking, presence of nystagmus, midline control
Classification of level of severity

EXAM LAB

HOW TO BEST TREAT CMT – LOOKING BEYOND THE NECK

Cervical PROM
Addressing other asymmetries below the neck
Positioning
Incorporate play into treatment
Strengthening
Addressing vision
Why and how we address fine and gross motor skills
Tummy time challenges
Adapting the environment
Caregiver education

INTERVENTION LAB

OTHER THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES FOR CMT

Microcurrent
Myokinetic stretching
Kinesiological taping
TAMO approach
TOT and other collars
Botox
Surgery

EMERGING INTERVENTIONS WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF EFFICACY

Manual therapy/cervical manipulation
Craniosacral therapy
Soft tissue massage
Feldenkrais
Total Motion Release

WHEN TO REFER FOR CONSULTATION

7 Red flags that indicate the need for referral to MDs

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GOAL WRITING

Symmetrical movement
Motor development
Parent/caregiver understanding

DISCHARGE PLANNING AND FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDATIONS

Criteria for discharge
Parent/caregiver understanding
Follow-up screening recommendations

CASE EXAMPLES

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Rosemary Peng, PT, MSPT Related seminars and products: 2

Rosemary Peng, PT, MSPT, has been practicing for more than 30 years, with a specialized focus on pediatrics and neurology. She is a clinical specialist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation’s Chester outpatient campus and is a consultant for early intervention in New Jersey and school-based settings. In addition, Rose is an adjunct instructor at Rutgers University School of Health-Related Professions – in the Department of Physical Therapy (Newark campus).

Over the years, she has worked in the school system as a school physical therapist and worked in the inpatient department of Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Rose brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to her workshops that leaves attendees feeling confident, energized, and prepared to tackle CMT in their patients.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Rosemary Peng has an employment relationship with Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Rosemary Peng is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association; and the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapists.