Pediatric Subluxation Assessment and Documentation Guide
Assess and document pediatric vertebral subluxations with age-appropriate protocols
What You Can Do
You can conduct comprehensive subluxation assessments on pediatric patients by integrating structural examination findings, functional limitations, parental observations, and neurological indicators within a developmental context. Claude helps you correlate specific subluxations to presenting complaints (colic, ear infections, torticollis, scoliosis patterns) and create objective documentation suitable for insurance, medical records, and referral purposes. You'll develop age-appropriate treatment plans that address both the subluxation and the child's unique physiological stage.
Features
protocols differentiated for newborn, infant, toddler, child, and adolescent patients
systematic palpation findings, motion analysis, and alignment assessment templates
connects subluxation locations to specific presenting complaints and developmental activities
reflex patterns, coordination, and sensory findings relevant to subluxation impact
structured questions and documentation methods to gather patient history from caregivers
develops age-appropriate correction protocols with realistic timeline expectations
creates objective records that meet documentation standards for medical and chiropractic records
specialized frameworks for birth trauma, falls, and sports injury evaluation
Example Output
Initial Assessment Summary for 4-year-old with recurrent ear infections:
Structural Findings: C2-3 rotational subluxation, right rotation pattern. Limited cervical flexion (35°). Muscle guarding in upper trapezius, right side.
Functional Correlation: Parent reports symptoms worsened after fall from playground equipment 2 weeks ago. Favors right ear, tugging behavior consistent with inflammation.
Neurological Indicators: Reflexes intact and symmetric. No coordination deficits noted during play observation. Responds normally to light touch.
Documentation: Documented vertebral misalignment with supporting palpation notes. Recommended 2-week reassessment with 2x/week adjustments.
Treatment Plan for 7-year-old with postural scoliosis pattern:
- Baseline assessment complete; 15° curve identified on forward bend test
- Associated T6-7 subluxation contributing to right-side dominance
- Parent education provided on ergonomic school setup
- Plan: 3x/week care × 4 weeks, then reassess curve progression
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with complete assessment framework and protocols:
- Age-Stratified Assessment Templates: separate documentation forms for newborn, infant, toddler, school-age, and adolescent patients
- Subluxation-to-Complaint Correlation Checklist: quick reference matching common pediatric presentations to spinal segments
- Neurological Screening Worksheet: reflex and coordination assessment documentation
- Parent Interview Guide: structured questions for gathering history and functional limitations from caregivers
- Treatment Plan Framework: age-appropriate correction protocols with timeline expectations
Who It's For
- Pediatric chiropractors — specialists working with newborn through adolescent patients
- General practice chiropractors — expanding into pediatric care and needing structured assessment protocols
- Chiropractic interns and students — learning systematic subluxation assessment in pediatric populations
- Chiropractic clinic owners — standardizing documentation across pediatric patient encounters for quality and compliance
- Healthcare practitioners — collaborating with chiropractors on pediatric cases requiring detailed baseline documentation
Best For
- Initial comprehensive exams on pediatric patients of all ages
- Documenting subluxation findings for first-time identification and baseline establishment
- Correlating spinal findings to presenting complaints (colic, ear infections, torticollis, scoliosis patterns)
- Creating objective insurance and medical records documentation for pediatric patients
- Post-trauma assessment following birth trauma, falls, or sports injuries in children
- Developing age-appropriate treatment plans with realistic correction timelines for pediatric care
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