Pediatric Texts

Illustrated with many photos and illustrations demonstrating proper technique, the chapters address such issues as: non-accidental injury and child maltreatment, vaccination issues, children in motor vehicle collisions, the prenatal and perinatal period, exercise during pregnancy, physical assessment, diagnostic imaging, the spinal examination and specific spinal and pelvic adjustments, craniosacral therapy, pediatric nutrition, spinal subluxation, clinical neurology, orthopedics, scoliosis, the febrile child, the challenged child, adolescent care, and adolescents with acute spinal injuries.

This comprehensive manual, authored by Joan Fallon, DC is an asset to the student as well as the practitioner. Includes chapters on: Reproductive Neuroanatomy, Hormones, Prenatal Care, The Birth, Orthopedic and Neurological Conditions of Pregnancy, Subluxation Complex, Birth Injuries, and Adjusting the Pregnant Woman. Extremely well-illustrated. Also includes case reports, index and glossary. Casebound (224 pages).

This evidence-based text relates clinical chiropractic management to pediatrics, with coverage of the key aspects of syndromes most commonly seen by chiropractors working with children. It outlines the essential history-taking, physical assessment, diagnosis and management for each syndrome, while addressing relevant pathology of pediatric conditions in as much detail as chiropractors need. No other text offers a perspective on pediatrics that is specifically designed for chiropractic management!

It is apparent that Dr. DeMaria has many years of experience treating these childhood conditions in his practice. His style is easy to read. The key facts are summarized in the margins to help the reader focus on developing a conceptual understanding of all of the key issues. The management for each condition includes spinal corrective care, diet, exercise, emotional support, and general behavior suggestions. Hooray! A true wellness approach!

Kids Need Chiropractic Too! is published as an alternative health care work for both parents and doctors. This easily readable book comprises short articles and case reports describing alternative approaches to children's health care. Children's conditions covered include colic, ear infections, asthma, bed-wetting, growing pains, back pain in school children plus other common childhood disorders.

By emphasizing self-care technique that include herbal treatments, holistic approaches, and lifestyle changes, parents can treat their child's coughs, fevers, minor injuries, and other common childhood ailments - and this book shows them how.