Pediatric Texts

With its academic and clinical approach, the second edition of Pediatric Chiropractic provides the Family Wellness Chiropractor the tools they need to adjust infants, children and pregnant women with confidence.   Through the cooperation of over 40 international experts, this new edition adds several techniques including SOT, Thompson, Logan, Upper Cervical, Craniosacral, instrument assisted adjusting and remains the leading resource for the Gonstead technique as a method for adjusting children and pregnant women.   Exploring several areas of clinical importance, the second edition addresses neurology, primary care, vaccination issues, adolescent health and specialty practices including Sensory Processing, Motor and Developmental disorders.   As a resource for the Family Wellness Chiropractor, this second edition is unrivaled. Now over 50% bigger it includes 13 additional chapters, over 400 new pages and 250 more illustrations. (1202 pages)

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.