torticollis
Involuntary head tilt
Torticollis is a condition in which the neck muscles contract involuntarily, causing the head to twist or tilt to one side.
The condition may be present from birth or develop later, sometimes from injury, infection, or muscle spasm.
Commonly called wry neck: The baby was diagnosed with torticollis and started physical therapy.
Of the neck
- neckHead-body junction
- sternocleidomastoidNeck muscle for rotation
- musclesContractile body tissue
- spineColumn of vertebrae
tendons · nuchal · trapezius · scalene · head · rotation · tilt · twist
Lasting psychological wound
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- psychogenicCaused by the mind
acquired · drug-induced · cervical · herniation · tumor · abscess · viral · bacterial
Movement disorder causing postures
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- contractionReduction in size
- botulinumParalysis-causing bacterial species
tremor · twitching · jerking · dyskinesia · myoclonus · clonic · neurological · chorea
Resistance to deformation
- painBodily or emotional distress
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
ache · rigidity · tension · limited range · inflammation · tightness · spasm · headache
Correct relative positioning
- tiltAngular deviation from level
- rotationTurning on an axis
- head positionSkull's orientation in space
- asymmetryAbsence of balanced form
deviation · chin · straightening · correction · compensatory · slouch · ergonomics · realignment
Very young child
- newbornInfant just delivered
- birthComing into the world
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- positionalRelating to placement
pediatric · developmental · neonatal · sternocleidomastoid · tumor · pseudotumor · breech · intrauterine
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- botoxToxin that smooths skin
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
collar · orthopedic · exercises · relaxants · injections · surgery · heat therapy · ultrasound
cervical
Of the neck
- neckHead-body junction
- sternocleidomastoidNeck muscle for rotation
- musclesContractile body tissue
spine · tendons · nuchal · trapezius · scalene · head · rotation · tilt · twist · asymmetry
trauma
Lasting psychological wound
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
psychogenic · acquired · drug-induced · cervical · herniation · tumor · abscess · viral · bacterial
dystonia
Movement disorder causing postures
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- contractionReduction in size
botulinum · tremor · twitching · jerking · dyskinesia · myoclonus · clonic · neurological · chorea · repetitive
stiffness
Resistance to deformation
- painBodily or emotional distress
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
discomfort · ache · rigidity · tension · limited range · inflammation · tightness · spasm · headache · shoulder pain
alignment
Correct relative positioning
- tiltAngular deviation from level
- rotationTurning on an axis
- head positionSkull's orientation in space
asymmetry · deviation · chin · straightening · correction · compensatory · slouch · ergonomics · realignment · balance
infant
Very young child
- newbornInfant just delivered
- birthComing into the world
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
positional · pediatric · developmental · neonatal · sternocleidomastoid · tumor · pseudotumor · breech · intrauterine · cranial
physical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- botoxToxin that smooths skin
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
chiropractic · collar · orthopedic · exercises · relaxants · injections · surgery · heat therapy · ultrasound · manipulation