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The Importance of Movement in Visceral Manipulation
Helena TouskovaCurriculums:
This article is written in Czech. It discusses Visceral Manipulation and why the movement of the organs is important for health and pain free living.
IAHP Connection Newsletter Fall 2001
The International Alliance of Healthcare EducatorsCurriculums: Integrative Intensions, Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
Issue features: CST Eases Toddler’s Spasticity After Near Drowning, Using Visceral Manipulation to Affect Global Changes, When Symptoms Defy Logic: Using the Body as a Guide, The Upledger Foundation UpDate and BioAquatic Exploration: An Adventure in Personal Discovery. Issue available online at: http://upledger.com/newsletters/CONFL01.pdf
The retina as a window to the brain-from eye research to CNS disorders.
London A , Benhar I, SchwartzCurriculums:
Abstract: Philosophers defined the eye as a window to the soul long before scientists addressed this cliché to determine its scientific basis and clinical relevance.
CSF Absorption - new and old idea (Power Point Presentation)
Dan GreitzCurriculums:
The power point presentation addresses a new view on CSF circulation and production. The old model of CSF circulation is that there is bulk flow of CSF from the intraventricular plexus to the arachnoid granulations. The new model is that CSF is produced and absorbed by the brain capillaries. Studies are shown to support the new model. The conclusion of the presentation is 1. The major part of the CSF is produced and absorbed by the brain capillaries; 2. Brain capillaries actively transport water-soluble molecules from the brain, 3. Active transport from brain to blood is a prerequisite for brain homeostasis.
Visceral massage reduces postoperative ileus in a rat model
Susan L.Shapelle,RMTa, Geoffrey M.BoveDC, PhDbCurriculums:
Abdominal surgery invariably causes a temporary reduction of normal intestinal motility, called postoperative ileus. Postoperative ileus extends hospital stays, increases the costs of hospitalization, and may contribute to the formation of postoperative adhesions. We designed experiments to determine if visceral massage affects postoperative ileusin a rat model.
Osteopathic Manual Treatment and Ultrasound Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: A randomized Controlled Trial
John C. Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, Dennis E. Minotti, DO, Robert J. Gatchel, PhD, Cathleen M. Kearns, BA, and Karan P. Singh, PhDCurriculums:
This article outlines one of studies that was done to show the efficacy of osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) and ultrasound therapy (UST) for chronic low back pain. The conclusions were that the OMT regimen met or exceeded the Cochrane Back Review Group criterion for a medium effect size in relieving chronic low back pain. OMT was safe, parsimonious, and well accepted by patients.
Manual Physical Therapy for Non-Surgical Treatment of Adhesion-Related Small Bowel Obstructions: Two Case Reports
Amanda D. Rice Richard King Evette D'Avy Reed Kimberley Patterson Belinda F. Wurn And Lawrence J. WurnCurriculums:
Case Reports: Two patients presenting with SBO symptoms due to abdominal adhesions secondary to abdominal and pelvic surgery were treated with manual soft tissue physical therapy focused on decreasing adhesions. Conclusions: Successful treatment with resolution of symptom presentation of partial SBO and sustained results were observed in both patients treated.
Scientists Discover Children's Cells Living in Mothers' Brains
Robert MarloneCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
The link between a mother and child is profound, and new research suggests a physical connection even deeper than anyone thought. The profound psychological and physical bonds shared by the mother and her child begin during gestation when the mother is everything for the developing fetus, supplying warmth and sustenance, while her heartbeat provides a soothing constant rhythm.
An investigation of cranial motion through a review of biomechanically based skull deformation literature
Christina N. Seimetz, Andrew R. Kemper, Stefan M. DumaCurriculums:
This literature review and biomechanical analysis determines that, indeed, there is movement available along the sutural articulations of the skulls of both animals and humans, when an external force is applied.