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Let’s UN-do the Twist! Identifying Infants at Risk for Torticollis and Promotion of Symmetric Motor Development

Target Audience
Physicians, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists

Educational Objectives
After participating in this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Describe torticollis and asymmetric motor development in an infant
2. Define causes, frequency, and severity of torticollis diagnosis
3. Describe factors associated with increased risk for torticollis diagnosis
4. Identify additional diagnoses that could result in asymmetric head posturing in an infant
5. Identify the caregiver and healthcare team’s role for an infant with torticollis or asymmetry
6. Describe interventions and recommendations for infants that promote symmetric motor development
7. Describe recommended monitoring and follow up for infants