Designing A Stretching Device To Improve Efficiency Of Congenital Muscular Torticollis Treatment
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
11th Grade
Presentation Topic
Physiology and Health
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
Congenital muscular torticollis causes the head to tilt towards one side resulting in limited range of motion. This condition occurs in approximately one in every three hundred births. There is not a device used during stretching to lessen the stress associated with the treatment and to make the treatment more engaging for patients. If a versatile, freestanding device that support congenital muscular torticollis patients during their stretching period is created, then the infants will become more engaged in the treatment— lessening the stress and direct engagement of the caregiver. During physical therapy consultations, patients will participate in traditional stretching methods, and they will test the stretching device prototype. Data is collected from parents completing a survey. The survey addresses the diagnosis of congenital muscular torticollis, parents’ stress level, execution of the stretch, and infant engagement. Survey results will be analyzed and a redesigned prototype will be tested if necessary. It is anticipated that physical therapists and parent involvement will decrease with the prototype while infant engagement, execution of the stretch, and equipment accessibility will improve.
Recommended Citation
Melton, Hillary, "Designing A Stretching Device To Improve Efficiency Of Congenital Muscular Torticollis Treatment" (2016). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 155.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2016/all/155
Location
Owens G01
Start Date
4-16-2016 10:30 AM
Designing A Stretching Device To Improve Efficiency Of Congenital Muscular Torticollis Treatment
Owens G01
Congenital muscular torticollis causes the head to tilt towards one side resulting in limited range of motion. This condition occurs in approximately one in every three hundred births. There is not a device used during stretching to lessen the stress associated with the treatment and to make the treatment more engaging for patients. If a versatile, freestanding device that support congenital muscular torticollis patients during their stretching period is created, then the infants will become more engaged in the treatment— lessening the stress and direct engagement of the caregiver. During physical therapy consultations, patients will participate in traditional stretching methods, and they will test the stretching device prototype. Data is collected from parents completing a survey. The survey addresses the diagnosis of congenital muscular torticollis, parents’ stress level, execution of the stretch, and infant engagement. Survey results will be analyzed and a redesigned prototype will be tested if necessary. It is anticipated that physical therapists and parent involvement will decrease with the prototype while infant engagement, execution of the stretch, and equipment accessibility will improve.
