Abnormal Head Posture (AHP) refers to an unsuitable head position on horizontal, vertical or anteroposterior axis. AHP may occur due to muscular, neurological, vestibular or ocular causes.
Personally I have to deal with several cases of ocular torticollis, my question concerns the measurement methodology because I can't find an objective and standardized (or standardizable) method to objectify the variations of the torticollis before and after a treatment. Sometimes I have used a wall goniometer but this method is effective for the inclination but not for the head rotation. Photos, on the other hand, are a valid empirical method but this kind of method cannot be considered valid or sufficient for research purposes.
Is there anyone who can help me or who is interested in sharing experiences in this field?
Thank you, Michele.
An excellent question. You may consider the measuring tilt and rotation from images. For example, the angle formed by a titled head and perpendicular line.
Hello,
I use the edition aplicative of the Smartphone. For example, it allows to measure a head tilt posture over the shoulder. If you want to measure a head turn to the left, or to the right; you may take the picture from the top of the head. Therefore, if you need to measure a chin lift or chin dip, take the picture from the side.
On the other hand, you may use
a protractor and a ruler.
Hi, Sir
Unfortunately, in our clinical practice, we photograph patients with head tilt from the front before and after strabismus surgery while standing up and in a natural resting position. A simple and practical device to be developed creates a standardization opportunity for us.
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I would like to suggest the goniometer for taking more accurating measurements.
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