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January 1st, 2004
A Retrospective Review of Outcomes Following Physical Therapy Treatments of Fibromyalgia Patients
Silva, M.P., Barrett, J.M., & Williams, J.D.Curriculums:
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 2004; 12(2):83-92 This research article is a retrospective review of outcomes of fibromyalgia patients following physical therapy treatments. Synopsis: Upledger’s CranioSacral Therapy techniques, in combination with muscle energy techniques, appear to be effective in treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. Pain levels were reduced with time in therapy in nearly all the patients. Many reported improved energy levels and quality of life.
December 1st, 2003
Raging Water, Raging Fear
Donna Snow Spears, LMT, NCTMBCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
Upledger trained practitioner Donna Spears discusses her journey in The Upledger Institute’s BioAquatic workshop in the Bahamas. For Donna, this was an event in self-discovery, resolution and ultimately transformation. Available online at: http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2003/12/06.html
December 1st, 2003
CranioSacral Therapy Alters Brain Functioning: A Clinical Overview
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) discusses the work and research of Paul Swingle, PhD, FCPA, RPsych to investigate the effect CranioSacral Therapy has on brain activity. From those results, Dr. Swingle was able to treat a wide range of disorders using CST. Available online at: http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=10837
December 1st, 2003
Formerly Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated, Doctors Remain Hopeful
Rebecca RazoCurriculums:
Dr. John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, developer of CranioSacral Therapy, treated formerly conjoined Egyptian twins, Ahmed and Mohamed Ibrahim with CST to help their brains begin to function independently. Dr. Upledger hopes to continue with CST treatments to help the boys clear residual tissue trauma. Available online at: http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2003/12/02.html
December 1st, 2003
IAHE Connection Newsletter
The International Alliance of Healthcare EducatorsCurriculums: Integrative Intensions, Mechanical Link,
Articles and topics include: Beyond the Dura Blends Sun, Soul and Science at a Seaside Resort, The Visceral Manipulation Report-Addressing Mechanical and Emotional Problems, New Workshop-BioAquatics Exploration: Shared Connections, CranioSacral Therapy Alters Brain Functioning to Aid a Wide Range of Disorders, Mechanical Link Introduces Two New Skill-Review Workshops.
December 1st, 2003
The Sound of Silence
Julian Cowan HillCurriculums:
After receiving help for his tinnitus through CranioSacral Therapy he decided to become a therapist and create a study of how CST can help patience experiencing this challenging condition.
December 1st, 2003
Non-Invasive, Gentle Treatment for Colicky, Fussy Babies
Ronald Murray, PT, ND and Martha Bramhall, MSWCurriculums:
This brief article outlines the treatments used for infants with colic. The authors note that CranioSacral Therapy provides “significant change in a relatively short period.”
October 31st, 2003
CranioSacral Therapy and Scientific Research, Part II
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, presents his second installment regarding the scientific research used to develop CranioSacral Therapy.
October 29th, 2003
UpClose, News from The Upledger Institute HealthPlex Clinical Services
The Upledger InstituteCurriculums:
Articles and topics include: Focus Shifts from Limitations to Possibilities for Pain Patient, Meet Nancy Westphal, LMT, CST-D. Available online at: http://upledger.com/newsletters/UPCNOV03.pdf
October 1st, 2003
A review of the physiology of cranial osteopathy
DO, MSc Andrew FergusonCurriculums: Healing From the Core,
The models generally used to explain the practice of cranial osteopathy have not been supported by reliable research. This article reviews and explores the relevant physiology and finds much to advance knowledge in this field.