Symptomatic Arnold-Chiari Malformation and Cranial Nerve Dysfunction: a Case Study of Applied Kinesiology Cranial Evaluation and Treatment
Received 15 April 2003; received in revised form 6 June 2003
Abstract
Objective
To present an overview of possible effects of Arnold-Chiari malformation (ACM) and to offer chiropractic approaches and theories for treatment of a patient with severe visual dysfunction complicated by ACM.
Clinical Features
A young woman had complex optic nerve neuritis exacerbated by an ACM type I of the brain.
Intervention and Outcome
Applied kinesiology chiropractic treatment was used for treatment of loss of vision and nystagmus. After treatment, the patient's ability to see, read, and perform smooth eye tracking showed improvement.
Conclusion
Further studies into applied kinesiology and cranial treatments for visual dysfunctions associated with ACM may be helpful to evaluate whether this single case study can be representative of a group of patients who might benefit from this care.
Sources of support: none
aPrivate Practice of Chiropractic, Chiropractic Health Center, Pueblo, Colo
bPrivate Practice of Chiropractic, Santa Monica, Calif
Submit requests for reprints to: Scott Cuthbert, DC, Chiropractic Health Center, 255 West Abriendo Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004
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