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Article ID	#25323
Title	The chiropractor’s role in the interdisciplinary care of the infant with faltering growth: Two case reports
URL	http://jccponline.com/Overschie.pdf
Journal	J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 2018 Jul;17(2):Online access only p 1456-1461
Author(s)	Overschie LABA
Subject(s)	Affiliation / AECC University College Affiliation(G) / England / Bournemouth Breast Feeding Failure to Thrive / therapy Female Infant Infant, Newborn Male Musculoskeletal Manipulations Open Access Document Patient Care Team
Peer Review	Yes
Publication Type	Case Report
Abstract/Notes	Background: this case report identifies chiropractic care as one component in the diversified approach to faltering growth in the infant. Methods: A literature search was conducted in October 2017 using the journal databases PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library, Index to chiropractic literature, CINAHL and the AECC library. Case presentations: Two infants presented separately for care, having not been able to regain their birthweight at three and eight weeks of age, respectively. Intervention and outcomes: The chiropractic approach was used to address the biomechanical and musculoskeletal problems in the infants. Other professionals were consulted for other aspects of their care. Discussion: An interdisciplinary team approach was needed to address all of the issues of the faltering growth. Chiropractic care was key to improve the baby’s use of muscles of mastication and to allow for comfort in supine sleep. Author keywords: pediatrics, faltering growth, failure to thrive, chiropractic, case series Author affiliation: AECC University College, Bournemouth, United Kingdom This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher. Click on the above link for free full text.

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