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ArticleMuscles (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Mild Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis-A Case Report from Physical Therapy Settings.

Anna M Ohman

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Article in Muscles (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Anna M OhmanHealth and Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Abstract

Benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT) is a condition characterized by episodes of alternating head tilt in infants. Mild cases may be mistaken for Congenital Muscular Torticollis, potentially leading to unnecessary treatment. This case report describes an infant with suspected mild BPT who exhibited alternating head tilt and colic but demonstrated normal motor development. The head tilt resolved spontaneously without intervention. Physical therapists should be aware of mild benign paroxysmal torticollis and monitor such cases carefully to differentiate it from other forms of torticollis and to provide reassurance to parents.

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benign paroxysmal torticollisinfantphysical therapy

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PMCPMC12195820

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