Assessment of Cervical Range of Motion Restrictions in Infants With Arthrogenic Torticollis - A Feasibility Study

Babies with torticollis (a tilted or twisted neck) have difficulty turning their head fully to the side. Small movement sensors = Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) can be used to measure how far they can turn their head. In an earlier study, these measurements were carried out by a trained professional. We now want to find out whether parents can do the measurements themselves at home and whether this works well in everyday practice.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 3 and 8 months at the time of the measurements * Referral for chiropractic treatment with suspected AT or suspected dysfunction of the upper cervical spine * Written informed consent signed by the parents after they have received sufficient information about the study- Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery or injury to the cervical spine * Other systemic health conditions, e.g. cerebral palsy * Developmental delay of the infant * Insufficient German language skills of the parents to understand the informed consent form and to carry out the measurements independently * Excessive distress or resistance by the infant, such as crying, screaming, or similar reactions