Katie Banfield Osteopathy & Naturopathy

 

When a new patient attends clinic a full case history is taken, detailing such information as:

 

Pregnancy history;

Birth history with labour and intervention details;

Feeding methods, ruitine and bottle choices;

Sleeping history;

Stools;

Trauma - intra-uterine and post-natally;

Babies postural presentations and any positions that cause distress;

Breathing patterns and winding;

Medications by Mother and child;

Family history especially in relation to digestive, allergic and congenital disorders; and

Previous treatments and responses to these.

 

The baby is frequently examined in the parents arms or, if a toddler, sitting with a toy or with the distraction of music or stories. The treatment can be given whilst the child feeds, if necessary. The cranium is observed for contour, depressions or contusions and then for movement of the individual bones. This is very subtle and gentle. Other areas examined may be the diaphragm, ears, gut and pelvis. A working diagnosis and prognosis is given, frequently with advise at home, which may involve a diet diary for the breastfeeding mother, homeopathic remedies and herbal teas and positions of comfort for the baby.

 

When a new patient attends clinic a full case history is taken, detailing such information as:

The road conditions at the time of the incident;
Site of impact on vehicle;
Type of road being travelled on, to give an estimation of speed;
Age and type of car and whether head restraints used;
Site of pain, abnormal sensation, loss of use with onset time in relation to RTI;
Previous injuries to same areas and what they related to; and
Previous treatment including hospital and doctors visits for this and other injuries.

This is followed by a standing examination to detect such things as antalgesic posture, palpation of tissue tone and spinal and peripheral joint alignment. Any available X-rays are examined and orthopaedic tests and cranial nerve testing, if indicated, is done and a working diagnosis is made. An assessment of the patient's car with seating type and head restraint positions any also be checked. An explanation of the treatment recommended is given together with any home care advice for the patient.