AboutScott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP Expertise I can answer any question regarding chiropractic treatment and chiropractors. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe and valid, what treatment is reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of chiropractors to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine and can address any questions regarding sports injuries. I have experience in treating elite and Olympic athletes as well as weekend-warriors.
Experience
Experience:
18 years in practice; Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
USA Gymnastics Healthcare team;
International Powerlifting Association Medical Staff;
300 hour chiropractic sports medicine diplomate degree (DACBSP);
International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD)
Healthcare Consultant: Century, Ty-Wood Corp. Holliston, MA (2005-2007)
Team Chiropractor: Boston Bulldogs USL D-3 & Boston Renegades USL W-1 League (1999-2004)
Independent Examiner: Scope Medical and The Physician's Network
Professional/Clinical Monitor: Affiliated Monitors, Inc.
Board of Directors: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts)2000-2006
American Chiropractic Association
Massachusetts Chiropractic Society
Publications:
"The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes" J. of Chiro Med , Fall 2004
"Work Related Injury;" The Hanover Report, June, 1993
"Long Lasting Analgesic Effect of Oxymorphonazine in Rats;" Agonists and Antagonists III, n.7675, 1985
Education/Credentials:
BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
Question i know chiropractics discourage the use of baby walkers because they force the baby into an erect posture before they are ready. do they also discourage exersaucers for this reason? i am not sure if you know what an exersaucer is so here's a link .. http://www.mothercare.com/invt/ly5811
also what about push along walkers? when is it okay to use them? is it okay to use them if the baby likes to walk around with support but they can't actually pull themselves up to standing on their own or should i wait until he can do this first?
Answer Holly,
This is an excellent question! Regarding the exersaucer, I do not see any problem. The child is supported at the seat and is allowed to have intermittent partial weightbearing. The child cannot rock or move the toy, so tumbling down stairs is not likely. In a study in 2003 on "How safe are childcare products, toys and playground equipment? A Swedish analysis of mild brain injuries at home and during leisure time 1998-1999," injured children were categorized based on the type of injury and the toy/items that caused it. The product type that caused most accidents was nursery furniture and, in this category, the baby walker was the most dangerous. Regarding the push carriage, you, the parent, must be on watch to make sure the child doesn't push him/herself in (or down) harms way.
