Research, Articles & Case Studies
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Visceral Mobilization Can Lyse and Prevent Peritoneal Adhesions in a Rat Model
Geoffrey M. Bove, DC, PhD, Susan L. Shapelle, RMTCurriculums:
Following cecal and abdominal wall surgery that resulted in palpable peritoneal adhesions in lab rats, visceral manipulation techniques were applied to a group of the rats. The results showed, using therapist palpation, a significant decrease in the severity of adhesions in the group(s)that received visceral manipulation techniques.
A TISSUE PRESSURE MODEL FOR THE PALPATORY PERCEPTION OF THE FREQUENCY OF THE CRANIAL RHYTHMIC IMPULSE
James M. Norton, Ph.D.Curriculums:
This mathematical analysis assumes that the sensation described as the CRI is related to the activation of slowly adapting cutaneous mechanoreceptors, that the deforming forces stimulating these mechanoreceptors are the tissue pressures of both the examiner and the subject, and that the sources of changes in these tissue pressures are the combined respiratory and cardiovascular rhythms of both examiner and subject.
Observational study of the effects of J. Upledger’s ten-step protocol of craniosacral therapy in the treatment of patients with unspecific psychosomatic disorders
Wolfgang SchüersCurriculums:
25 patients with indescript psychosomatic disorders were treated with Upledger 10-step protocols. Results showed little to no change. Variables are cited as to why this may have occurred. An uncited factor may be that somatoemotional release was not included in the treatment process.
Central Action of Peripherally Applied Botulinum Toxin Type A on Pain and Dural Protein Extravasation in Rat Model of Trigeminal Neuropathy
Boris Filipovic, Ivica Matak, Lidija Bach-Rojecky, Zdravko LackovicCurriculums:
A study using rats to investigate if Infraorbital nerve constriction (IoNC) is accompanied by dural estravasation and if botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) can reduce pain and dural extravasation is presented. The conclusion of the research shows two different types of pain, IoNC and formalin, are accompanied by dural estravasation. The lasting effect of a unilateral injection of BoNT/A in experimental animals suggest that BoNT/A might have a long-term beneficial effect in craniofacial pain associated with dural neurogenic inflammation. Bilateral effects of BoNT/A and dependence on retrograde axonal transport suggest a central site of its action.
Combined Manual Therapy Techniques for the Treatment of Women With Infertility: A Case Series
Mary Ellen Kramp, DPT, CLT-LANACurriculums:
This article outlines a case study of 10 previously infertile women and the conclusion shows that 6 of 10 previously infertile women were able to conceive within 3 months after receiving various manual therapy techniques to the pelvis. This fertility rate of 60% within a 3-month period is the same as that of fertile couples. These findings suggest that manual therapy applied to the pelvis could be a viable treatment option for infertile women and should be investigated further.
Craniosacral Rythem-Where does it stand?
Supp, Georg, PT, Dip. MDTCurriculums:
In an article titles "Challenging Myths in Physical Therapy" (Harris 2001), this professor at the University of Vancouver, criticized physical therapists that were using craniosacral therapy in their treatment of musculoskeletal problems, despite the current lack of scientific evidence. Today - about ten years later - the body of evidence has not changed in favor of craniosacral therapy. Nevertheless, the demand for and offer of training courses in this area continues unabated. This article represents a critical personal review of this myth.
Anatomy and physiology of cerebrospinal fluid
L. Sakkaa, G. Coll, J. ChazalaCurriculums:
The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is containee in the brain ventricles and the cranial and spinal subarachnoid spaces. Cranial and spinal arachnoid villi have been considered for a long time to be the predominant sites of CSF absorption into the venous outflow system. Experimental data suggest that cranial and spinal nerve sheaths, the cribriform plate and the adventitia of cerebral arteries constitute substantial pathways of CSF drainage into the lymphatic outflow system.
Concussion and Post-concussion Syndrome Is craniosacral therapy an appropriate treatment modality?
Yonina ChernickCurriculums:
Patients with concussion and post-concussion need to be treated to assist healing of the neurological, vascular and autonomic components of these injuries. This article talks about how Craniosacral therapy is one approach that may be applied by experienced therapists to facilitate this process.
A Novel Massage Therapy Technique for Management of Chronic Cervical Pain: A Case Series
William R. Thompson, DPT, PhD, Ronald Carter, LMT, NCBTMB, CPT, Benjamin Rohe, MS,Randall L. Duncan, PhD, and Carlton R. Cooper, PhDCurriculums:
Abstract article talks about how massage therapy is helpful for chronic neck pain and a provides a case report.
How Can Craniosacral Therapy Help with Stress?
Jamison ShultsCurriculums:
This article explains in simplistic terms how CranioSacral
Therapy can help reduce stress.