• Ullman E
• Postlethwaite R
• McIvor C

• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Fever / therapy
• Manipulation, Chiropractic
• Open Access Document
• Subluxation

Abstract: Background A three-year-old female presented for chiropractic care with a primary concern of a ‘clicky wrist’ and a request for a spinal check. An existing diagnosis of Periodic Fever Syndrome was discovered during the history and examination: a condition which affected the patient significantly approximately every two weeks.

Intervention/Outcomes A course of chiropractic care commenced, during which the focus was a reduction in vertebral subluxations. Over the course of care, the frequency and severity of the periodic fever syndrome reduced significantly.

Conclusion Chiropractic care for the reduction of vertebral subluxation may impact physical resilience and adaptability, which in this case manifested as a significant improvement in Periodic Fever Syndrome. Further research is required to isolate and confirm the mechanisms behind such improvement.

Author keywords: Chiropractic - Subluxation - Adaptability - Periodic Fever Syndrome. 

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