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Abstract

Use of Habit Reversal Training While Treating A Case of Psychogenic Torticollis

Hemanta Dutta and Soumik Sengupta

Patients with psychogenic torticollis are generally among the most difficult to treat psychiatry patients, as psychological factors play a major role. 3% of the torticollis patients presenting to neurology Outpatient department reveals non organic etiological basis. Pharmacotherapeutics and psychological approaches both are used to treat these cases. But success rate of complete cure is minimal. Habbit reversal technique has not been generally applied to treat these cases. Here we are reporting a case of psychogenic torticollis who was treated with application of this technique.