Congenital Muscular Torticollis

from NPTE Studycast | Physical Therapy · host Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT

Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT) is a postural abnormality affecting 4-16% of infants.  Shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) on one side of the neck causes the infant to tilt their head toward and rotate their head away from the tight side. Download free study guides from Aureus Medical Staffing here: https://www.aureusmedical.com/nptestudycast.aspx

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