Research, Articles & Case Studies
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January 18th, 2005
Annie’s Mailbox
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy SugarCurriculums:
In an Ann Landers style column, the authors respond to a reader question about temporomandibular joint pain and highlights CranioSacral Therapy as an effective treatment.
January 1st, 2005
Compassionate Touch
UnknownCurriculums:
Mrs. Eileen Diorio presented a teaching materials package containing a video, a training manual and an illustrated children’s story book about ‘Helping Hands’ to the Rural Development Institute (RDI), Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust in India, November 2004. The RDI is currently studying the possibility of offering the Compassionate Touch program to the children of the villagesthey serve.
January 1st, 2005
The Will to Persevere
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger discusses a remarkable young man named Will who was helped with CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT). At 19, an altercation left Will in a coma with swelling to the brain and fractures to his face. Five years later, Will was run over by a 30-foot long 38,000-pound road grader causing bleeding from his nose, ears and eyes.
January 1st, 2005
Headache Honcho
Lisa Upledger, D.C., CST-DCurriculums:
This article discusses how in many situations, CranioSacral Therapy is one of the most valuable tools chiropractors can offer in the treatment of migraines. Dr. Upledger reviews: basic anatomy of the CranioSacral system, cortical spreading depression, migraine headache phases, CranioSacral Therapy complements chiropractic, facilitated spinal cord segments and moving past pain to prevention.
January 1st, 2005
Advanced Lymph Drainage Therapy and Renal Dysfunction
Shoshana Pinto Ringel, DDS, MS AcupunctureCurriculums:
Shoshana Pinto Ringel presents a case study of a 50 year old woman with gastrointestinal symptoms. X-ray confirmed that she had a renal calculus (1cm long) embedded in the walls of the left ureter. The patient went to see the therapist 24 hours before surgery was scheduled. Shoshana, using Advanced LDT procedures for microscopic structures, assisted the calculus in passing painlessly. Surgery was avoided after X-ray confirmed that the calculus was no longer present.
December 14th, 2004
Increasing Orgasm and Decreasing Dyspareunia by a Manual Physical Therapy Technique
Lawrence J. Wurn, LMT, Belinda F. Wurn, PT, C. Richard King, MD, Amanda S. Roscow, MPT, Eugenia S. Scharf, PhD, Jonathan J. Shuster, PhDCurriculums:
Abstract Context: Female sexual pain and dysfunction Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a new site-specific, manual soft-tissue therapy in increasing orgasm and reducing dyspareunia (painful intercourse) in women with histories indicating abdominopelvic adhesion formation.
December 7th, 2004
A Miracle Child
Jean Green-HoldenCurriculums:
Shortly after birth, Katy Green-Holden was given only six months to live. While her exact diagnosis was never clear, they ranged from genetic disease to abnormal brain activity. Her family sought alternative treatments for her including CranioSacral Therapy. At age three, continues to be a survivor and looks forward to beginning school.
December 1st, 2004
The Therapeutic Potential of Integration
Donna-Lee Norton; Brian IsbellCurriculums:
This discussion explores the combined use of homoeopathy and craniosacral therapy as a treatment modality.
December 1st, 2004
Research Conference to Present New Breakthroughs in Integrative Health Care
UnknownCurriculums:
The article announces the ninth international research conference, Beyond the Dura sponsored by the Upledger Institute. It highlights the presenters and topics, including craniosacral therapy and pediatrics.
December 1st, 2004
Healing Touch for Animals
Sally MorganCurriculums:
Written by Sally Morgan, an Upledger certified CranioSacral Therapist, this article discusses how CranioSacral Therapy (CST) can benefit horses, dogs and cats. Ms. Morgan also notes that CST can truly transform animals’ lives, is a new approach for reducing stress and promoting renewed health and vitality in companion animals and horses.