“We have changed how we monitor and document torticollis in our NICU after watching this presentation, it was full of great information.”— Torri Reichman, OTD, OTR/L, CNT
“Amazing and informative presentation; this will help me create a new template for torticollis evaluation in our unit!” — Lindsay Loyd, PT, DPT
Course Title: Torticollis from NICU Through the First Year: More Than Just a “Twisted Neck”
Course Presenter: Jennie Jacob, MSPT, CNT, NTMTC
Course Description: This course will focus on foundational information regarding the anatomy of torticollis and its presentation in infants starting in the NICU through the first year of life. Understanding torticollis is essential to all neonatal therapists, regardless of discipline, as it affects all aspects of infant function, including motor, visual processing, sensory development, and feeding. It will look at underlying causes, different types of torticollis, anatomic involvement, and how it affects much more than just neck range of motion and head shape. This course will briefly review the Congenital Muscular Torticollis Severity Classification System and basic treatment recommendations. The course applies to all therapists working with the family-baby dyad to implement change and improvement over time.
Target Audience: OT, SLP, PT, RN, MD, and Neonatal professionals
Level: Intermediate
CE Credit: 1 hour for OT, PT, SLP
Course Fee: Free for NANT Members | $57 for non-members
Instructional Method: Recorded webinar, lecture, PowerPoint slides, photos, and recorded question and answer session. Learning assessment and course evaluation follow the course.
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“Fantastic application for all 3 therapy disciplines and the ways torticollis affects many aspects of a patient’s function, not just their neck range of motion.” — Nikki Smith, PT, DPT
“Very interesting presentation and taught me the sequelae that can occur as a result of torticollis. It will help me be more observant and proactive in my identification and treatment of torticollis.”— Andrea Craven, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC