Comparison of the Effectiveness of Face to Face Rehabilitation and Telerehabilitation in Infants With Congenital Muscular Torticollis

"The face-to-face rehabilitation program will be delivered in a clinical setting to infants aged 0-6 months with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT). It is based on neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) principles and consists of:~Passive range of motion (ROM) exercises for the neck~Active ROM exercises for the neck and trunk~Activities to promote the development of symmetrical movement~Environmental modification suggestions for the home setting~Parent/caregiver education and training~Sessions will be conducted twice per week, 30 minutes per session, over a total of 8 weeks.~In addition, an individualized home exercise program will be prescribed for each infant based on their specific needs. Frequency and duration of the home exercises may vary accordingly."

"The telerehabilitation program provides the same therapeutic content as the face-to-face rehabilitation group but will be delivered remotely via the Zoom video conferencing platform. The program will be applied to infants aged 0-6 months with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) and is based on neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) principles, including:~Passive range of motion (ROM) exercises for the neck~Active ROM exercises for the neck and trunk~Activities for symmetrical movement development~Environmental modification suggestions~Parent/caregiver education and guidance~Sessions will be conducted via live video calls, twice per week, 30 minutes per session, for 8 weeks.~Each family will also receive an individualized home exercise program, with its frequency and duration adapted to the infant's needs."