Physical therapy of children of the first year of life with innate muscular torticollis

Abstract

The article considers the peculiarities of the use of physical therapy in innate muscular torticollis in children of the first year of life. It was found that the most effective means of physical therapy for this age group of children with this pathology are kinesitherapy, massage, hydrokinesiotherapy and preformed physical factors. The peculiarities of the application of kinesitherapy and massage techniques depending on the side of the lesion are reflected. It is established that the above means are aimed at eliminating the deformation and preventing the development of further complications of the musculoskeletal system in children of the first year of life..

Key words: children, kinesitherapy, massage, hydrokinesiotherapy, preformed physical factors.