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Revision as of 20:24, 12 April 2011
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Lead Editors - David Cameron, John Fite, Bryan Purkey, John Winkelhaus. Read more.
Search Strategy[edit | edit source]
Databases: Cinahl, PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, Ebsco
Search Terms: cervical dystonia, torticollis, adult torticollis, spasmodic torticollis, physical therapy, rehabilitation, Parkinson disease, Wilson Disease, post traumatic torticollis,
Search Dates: April 5-12, 2011
Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
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Epidemiology /Etiology[edit | edit source]
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Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
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Differential Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Conditions the physical therapist should consider during initial evaluation and subsequent treatments include, but are not limited to:
Parkinson Disease: May present with head in a posture resembling torticollis. Will likely test positive for other nervous involvement. Tremor will be present in a sinusoidal oscillatory pattern. The therapist may also notice unsteadiness of gait, rigidity, and dyskinesia. (Crowner, Geyer, Parkinson)
Post-traumatic dystonia: History of recent trauma to the body region experiencing dystonia. Considered a type of secondary dystonia, onset of symptoms may come immediately after insult, or up to 12 months following. An estimated 5-21% of patients with cervical dystonia have a history of a trauma to the head or neck, although it is unclear whether the insult acted as the “trigger” for the condition. (Geyer)
Wilson Disease: Wilson disease is an inherited disorder that can cause an accumulation of copper in the body. For a patient under age 40, with unexplained gradual onset of symptoms, a screen for Wilson disease is indicated. (Crowner, El-Youssef)
Adult-onset idiopathic torticollis: Gradual onset of symptoms, with up to 75% of patients reporting concurrent neck pain. May also present with jerking movements, transient spasms, shoulder elevation, stiffness/tightness, and tremor. (Geyer, Crowner, Jankovic, Cochrane BOT-A)
Examination[edit | edit source]
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Medical Management (current best evidence)[edit | edit source]
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Physical Therapy Management (current best evidence)[edit | edit source]
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Key Research[edit | edit source]
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Clinical Bottom Line[edit | edit source]
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