Torticollis Exercises: Right Turning While Sitting

These instructions are for caregivers of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) patients with torticollis to stretch and strengthen their neck.

Important information:

Learn more about congenital muscular torticollis.

Patient instructions:

Right head turn

• Place your child on your lap with their back against your stomach.

• Support your child's left shoulder to prevent it from lifting away from your stomach.

• Encourage your child to turn their head to the right.

Reviewed on January 12, 2023, by Megan Beam, PT, DPT