Torticollis Left Head Tilt/Right Turn - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Torticollis: Left Head Tilt / Right TurnMidline sitting activitiesWork on forward reaching with both arms in themiddle while sitting.Work on having your baby reach across themiddle of their body with their right hand whilethe left hand is on the ground/floor.Trunk strengtheningHelp your baby strengthen their trunk and neckwhile sitting. Do this by tilting your baby’s bodyto the side, forward and backwards in a diagonalpattern. Look for your baby to return to amidline position after you tilt them.CarryingCarry your baby facing out to encourage lookingto the left.PositioningUse a folded washcloth ¼ – ½” thick tapedunder your baby’s right buttock when they aresitting on the floor and playing or in a high chair.This will help your baby tilt their head to the rightto strengthen the neck muscles in this position.Illustrations courtesy: Therapy Skill Builders Inc. (3830 E Bellevue, PO Box 42050, Tucson AZ 85733)Visual Health Information (PO Box 44646, Tacoma WA 98444)VORT Corporation (PO Box 60132, Palo Alto, CA 94306)ALERT: Call your child’s doctor or physical therapist if you have any questionsor concerns or if your child has special health care needs that were not coveredby this information.This teaching sheet is meant to help you care for your child. It does not take the place of medical care.Talk with your healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.#2072 August 2012 Page 4 of 4