Hi Michael,
I once had a torticollis patient which had been operated (diagonal split and
sowing the ends together so the muscle is enlarged). After the operation the
patient got an neckbrace, which lead to the result that the other SCM-muscle
was hypertone and the neck was rotated the other way. I massaged,
triggerpointed and stretched the muscle but with 80 % result. Another
operation (without bracing afterwards) brought full satisfaction.
Hope this helps a bit,
All the best,
Bart Kila
(Sport-) Fysiotherapeut
Achterweg 15, 3171 EA Poortugaal,
Netherlands
Tel: (+31) (10) 5019339
Fax: (+31) (10) 2957147
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Datum: dinsdag 17 maart 1998 18:55
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>Hi> Recently in our assessment centre an unique case for our practice
presented to the
>staff. The individual presented with chronic neck pain and postural change,
total
>features were more consistent with what
>Cyriax describes as spasmodic torticollis. There was significant holding of
one side of the
>neck and pain but no significant restriction; passive movement was obtained
fully.
>>From the medical point of view a botox injection was carried out.
>I have suggested biofeedback as an adjunct to active exercise, postural
correction and
>passive movement.
>I would be interested in suggestions, clinical experiences, comments and
references.
>Thank you. Michael Kay email: [log in to unmask]
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