Research, Articles & Case Studies
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November 30th, 2006
Brain Clinic Opens in Bloomer
Elisabeth WaldonCurriculums:
The article focuses on Penny Grinnell’ s Sheridan, MI clinic where she practices CranioSacral Therapy (CST). Grinnell is a registered nurse working at Carson City Hospital. She talks about the benefits of CST in treating chronic headaches, neck and back pain, stress-related discomfort, and other disorders.
October 31st, 2006
Chronic Pain and CranioSacral Therapy, Part 2
Tad Wanveer, LMT, CST-DCurriculums:
Dr. John Upledger has asked Tad Wanveer to share his insights in this month’s ‘CranioSacrally Speaking’ column. Wanveer discusses how ‘CranioSacral Therapy might enhance the body’s ability to naturally correct the imbalance and dysfunction that might be contributing to painful patterns.’
October 31st, 2006
The New Fountain of Youth – Facelift Massage
Kamala ThiagarajanCurriculums:
The article lists the benefits of a facelift massage. There are five different techniques, including the Upledger Facelift, that are discussed in length. The Upledger Facelift incorporates Lymphatic Drainage Therapy in addition to massage. Developed by Mya Bremen, this facelift adds greater variety to the massage therapist’s repertoire.
October 30th, 2006
Craniosacral Therapy: The Effects of Cranial Manipulation on Intracranial Pressure and Cranial Bone Movement
Patrical A. Downey, PT, PhD, OCS, Timothy Barbano, BDS, MS, DMD, Rupali Kapur-Wadhwa, BDS, MS, DMD, James J. Sciote, DDS, MS, PhD, Michael I. Siegel, PhD, Mark P. Mooney, PhDCurriculums:
This is a research report on CranioSacral Therapy (CST). This report examines in technical detail, the effects of low loads of distractive force applied to frontal bones. There are charts and graphs to support their research report.
October 29th, 2006
Craniosacral Therapy and Professional Responsibility
Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, Joshua A. Cleland, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, Phil Schaible, PT, MSCurriculums:
This article examines an article in this issue written by Dr Downey and colleagues. Dr. Downey’s article explores the biological mechanisms of CranioSacral Therapy (CST). The resultss of this article, require the authors to seriously evaluate what role these techniques have in the management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
October 16th, 2006
New Treatment For Post-Concussion Syndrome Pioneered At UB
University of BuffaloCurriculums:
Sports medicine specialists in the University at Buffalo's Sports Medicine Institute have developed a new method for treating athletes who sustain post-concussion syndrome that, unlike the conventional approach, allows athletes to maintain conditioning while recovering gradually from the injury.
October 11th, 2006
Families Who Got Help for Kids With Cleft Palates Gather to Share Experiences
Michelle SheldoneCurriculums:
The article talks about a Palm Beach Gardens, FL resident whose son was born with a cleft palate. She turned to CranioSacral Therapy when she was homebound taking care of her son.
October 1st, 2006
Chronic Pain and CranioSacral Therapy, Part 1
Tad Wanveer, LMT, CST-DCurriculums:
Dr. John Upledger has asked Tad Wanveer to share his insights in this month’s ‘CranioSacrally Speaking’ column. Wanveer discusses how ‘irration and abnormal activity of pain-processing elements and circuits throughout the body and nervous system contribute to chronic pain’.
September 1st, 2006
Understanding the E Word in Bodywork
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums: Healing From the Core, Qigong Tichings,
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger presents an abbreviated version of Tim Hutton’s presentation at the 2005 Beyond The Dura conference. Dr. Hutton talks about how the E-word – energy in bodywork is sense-oriented.
August 1st, 2006
Easing Seizures
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger presents two letters from therapists who used the gentle approach of CranioSacral Therapy in the treatment of seizures. One of the letters is a heartwarming account of how the therapist treated her son who was plagued with seizures.