Spinal Manipulation and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Care for a 4-Year-Old Patient with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum

Abstract

The purpose of this case study is to describe the chiropractic care of a 4-year-old male patient with agenesis of the corpus callosum. Methods: Chiropractic care plan consisted of weekly appointments with the inclusion of at-home exercises coupled with academic intervention of physical and occupational therapies and assistive gait devices. Functional changes were monitored via objective clinic findings, independent clinical examination, and parental observation. Results: Agitated flexion contracted non-weight bearing child with gastrointestinal dysfunction and developmentally shunted growth responds to co-managed chiropractic care. Focus on aiding structural balance helped improve the weight bearing movement and mobility, physical calmness and contentment, emotional and verbal communication, as well as gastointestinal function. Discussion: This therapeutic approach decreased aberrant posture and enhanced quality of life. Conclusion: Chiropractic care in combination with academic intervention improved this child's postural abnormalities, attitude, and cognitive development warranting consideration in subsequent care investigation.

Chiropractic Management Using Multimodal Therapies on 2 Pediatric Patients With Constipation

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“…Altered gastrointestinal tract dysfunction, pelvic floor dysfunction, and aberrant breathing patterns can cause several changes that include joint dysfunction, soft tissue dysfunction, and aberrant movement pattern. [16][17][18] The DNS rehabilitative protocol was incorporated to correct patient A's movement patterns providing biomechanical changes for improved somatovisceral and viscerosomatic input for optimal gut function.…”