Paediatric Chiropractor Pearcedale – Infant & Child Chiropractic Care
For over 35 years, Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic Clinic has been delivering Chiropractic care for babies and children to the Pearcedale community.
Paediatrics in the chiropractic profession is founded on the idea that children are distinct individuals going through the stages of development, not simply ‘small adults’. A paediatric chiropractor provides gentle care to children while always adhering to clinical guidelines that would indicate a referral to other healthcare professionals if needed.
How Chiropractic Care Supports Infants and Children
Our chiropractors address a variety of concerns experienced by babies and children. Some of the conditions we manage include:
Poor Posture
Studies show that 73% of parents worry about their child’s posture, particularly as the increased use of phones and tablets contributes to slouching and possible spine and neck problems.
Mt. Eliza Family Chiropractic employs a technology based postural assessment system which detects even the most subtle postural deviations, generates a report with your child’s individual postural images, and then analyses the data relating the postural distortions to individual spinal biomechanics. We can use this assessment to tailor an individual care plan and track your child’s progress and improvement over time.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is often first noticed in children aged 10 to 15, but it can also occur in children aged 3 to 10 (juvenile scoliosis) and even in infants (infantile scoliosis). Its effects may include poor posture, shoulder humping, muscle weakness, and spinal pain, and it can be more serious in children because of the rapid progression during growth phases. A children’s chiropractor can manage scoliosis in several ways to relieve pain and bring back normal function.
Traumatic Birth Syndrome
Traumatic Birth Syndrome is a condition which describes the potential damage to an infant’s spine which may result from the birth process. This condition has been well documented in medical research and can lead to all types of health problems. Our chiropractors can perform a thorough orthopaedic and neurological assessment of your child to identify and treat any potential issues.
Plagiocephaly
Deformational Plagiocephaly refers to a condition marked by a flat area on the back or one side of an infant’s head, caused by uneven pressure on the skull, which may result in developmental delays.
Our chiropractors can provide guidance and tips on how to position your baby during sleep or when lying down, and will explain the available options to manage the condition, including the use of the specially designed TinyYears pillow by Dr Glenn Maginness.
Neurological Developmental Assessment
Neurological Developmental Screening Tests assess which areas of a child’s brain are functioning at the expected level for their age and/or which areas may not be. These results give us valuable information about whether your child could benefit from treatment and, if so, which type of treatment would be most appropriate.
Our chiropractors are skilled in paediatric neurological assessment and management, including the integration of retained primitive reflexes and support for the vestibular system.
Paediatric Chiropractor: Dr Glenn Maginness
Dr Glenn Maginness focuses on infants and children’s health, practising solely as a paediatric chiropractor. He graduated from RMIT University in 1986 as a Doctor of Chiropractic and earned a Masters degree in Chiropractic Paediatrics in 1998. Glenn is among the few chiropractors in Australia to hold this qualification.
Glenn regularly receives referrals for babies and young children from various health professionals who respect his training and experience in chiropractic paediatrics. These referrals come from paediatricians, medical doctors, maternal health nurses, midwives, and obstetricians. With over 30 years of professionalism and integrity, Glenn has become a vital part of the healthcare support for numerous families on the Mornington Peninsula.
A testament to Glenn’s expertise in paediatrics, he is highly sought after as a speaker on chiropractic paediatric healthcare. Since 2002, Glenn has conducted seminars across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, and the U.K., educating other chiropractors in the area of Chiropractic Paediatrics.
Having lived on the Mornington Peninsula with his family for more than 40 years, Glenn is well-rooted in his local community.
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