Research, Articles & Case Studies
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October 1st, 1996
The Use of Craniosacral Therapy To Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants
Pat Joyce, OTR/L; Cindy Clark, OTR/LCurriculums:
This article, as part of a seminar on treating infants with craniosacral therapy, cites a case study where craniosacral therapy achieved highly successful results in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux.
July 22nd, 1996
Healing Hands, CST Helps relieve the Pain
Jill FlanaganCurriculums:
Occupational Therapist, Susan Steiner, describes how a gentle technique called CranioSacral Therapy (CST)can alleviate the pain associated with Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD). Since CST uses a whole body approach, evaluating the body from their head to their feet no matter what the symptom is. Susan also stated that sometimes emotional stress is involved in TMJD, and emotional releases often present themselves during a CST session. This is a bonus of the therapy, something that cannot be addressed by a typical allopathic treatment of TMJD.
June 1st, 1996
An Olympian Comeback
Jeff LyttleCurriculums:
Olympic diver, Mary Ellen Clark, almost lost her opportunity to compete in the 1996 games in Atlanta due to the vertigo that she was experiencing while in the midst of training. Thanks to Dr. John Upledger and the CranioSacral Therapy treatments that she received, her vertigo was cured and her training resumed.
February 12th, 1996
The Dural Connection
Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCOCurriculums:
A recent article in 'Spine' represents a major breakthrough for both the chiropractic and osteopathic professions. The article shows a direct attachment between a muscle and the central nervous system (dura mater). This information in 'Spine' applies to upper cervical adjustments, sacro-occipital technique, craniosacral therapy, trigger point therapy, fascial release and deep massage, to mention a few.
February 1st, 1996
Hands-On Healing; Which of These Methods Is Right For You?
Thomas ClaireCurriculums:
This article gives a brief description of several types of Hands-On Healing including; Swedish massage, rolfing, myofascial release, Alexander Technique, CranioSacral Therapy, and shiatsu. The article states that CranioSacral works mailing on the head and is known to help alleviate TMJ pain and migraines.
January 22nd, 1996
An Interview with Aminah Raheem, PhD
Judy M. Rosinski, PTCurriculums: Process Acupressure,
Dr. Aminah Raheem, a transpersonal psychologist for more than 20 years, describes the technique she developed called Process Accupressure (PA). PA blends the concepts of unblocking the energy meridians using fulcrums in the body and concepts of phychological processing. Dr. Raheem describes how PA work is easily incorportated with CranioSacral work and can help those in the physical therapy profession gain more confidence when a client's emotional issues arise.
December 13th, 1995
New Therapy Questions Traditional Medical Concepts
Jane RoodenburgCurriculums:
Jane Roodenburg, a CMT in Alaska describes CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and how this gentle form of bodywork; that addresses problems such as headaches, TMJD, autism, chronic pain, and cerebral palsy; questions the commonly accepted belief that the skull bones are fused together after a certain age.
October 31st, 1995
Differences Separate CranioSacral Therapy from Cranial Osteopathy
John E. Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
Dr. John Upledger explains that several of the differences between CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and Cranial Osteopathy is the quality of touch, the focus (dura mater membrane vs. sutures of the skull). Also examined is the qualities needed of a practitioner to practice CST.
September 6th, 1995
Desperate to Dive
Carolyn SusamnCurriculums:
Platform diver, Mary Ellen Clark, was experiencing vertigo creating problems for her dreams of winning a medal at the Olympics. In searching for treatments to her vertigo, she found the Upledger Institute and CranioSacral Therapy. With trials nine months away she holds tight to her faith and continues to seek treatments.
July 1st, 1995
Baby Bodywork
Liz BrodyCurriculums:
CranioSacral Therapy, a very light bodywork technique, is shown to be a helpful technique for common problems in infants such as ear infections, irritability, sucking difficulties, constipation, colic, and hyperactivity.