The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Torticollis in Infants

Case Study Full Name: The Effects of Kinesio Taping Method in Treatment of Congenital Torticollis Case Studies By: Frances Powell, LPT   Case Study 01: - Patient: Female - Age: 02 months 06 day. The patient was referred to physical therapy for evaluation and treatment by pediatrician with a diagnosis of Torticollis and VSD. - Result: The patient present full passive rotation range of motion by third treatment session. The patient present full passive lateral flexion by the sixth treatment. The patient present active rotation toward right at the eighth treatment session.   Case study 02: - Patient: Male - Age: 04 months 05 days. The patient was referred to  physical therapy for evaluation and treatment by pediatrician with a diagnosis of  Congetial Torticollis. - Result: The patient was discharged from physical therapy at age 8 months 10 days. The patient demonstrated full range of motion bilaterally with neck rotation and lateral flexion. Symmetry of posture to include head control at midline and righting reactions was present in all motor patterns. No skull asymmetries were observed . The patient performed age appropriate gross and fine motor developmental skills.