Research, Articles & Case Studies
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Baby Bodywork
Liz BrodyCurriculums:
CranioSacral Therapy, a very light bodywork technique, is shown to be a helpful technique for common problems in infants such as ear infections, irritability, sucking difficulties, constipation, colic, and hyperactivity.
The Upledger Institute Offers Russian Boy Hope for More Active Life
Francine Hammond, LMT, LPNCurriculums:
<strong>A four-year-old Russian boy with Cerebral Palsy is offered a chance at a better life through the two weeks of CranioSacral Therapy that he received at the Upledger Institute's Brain and Spinal Cord center.</strong>
An Exclusive Interview with John E. Upledger, DO, OMM
Ted Koren, DCCurriculums:
<p>Dr. John Upledger is interviewed by Ted Koren, DC. Topics covered were Dr. Upledger's start in Osteopathy, his accomplishments, discovery of the craniosacral system, and how CST can be incorporated into chiropractic care.</p>
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY PART I: ITS ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT
Dr. John E. UpledgerCurriculums:
In this. the first installment of a series on CranioSacral Therapy and energy medicine, I have attempted to describe in brief the many facets of the system and therapy as they presented themselves, almost simultaneously. The observations that led to the research into the craniosacral system are described. The clinical and educational ramificarions are also considered. In the second and third installments, these two latter aspects will be considered in more detail. Political aspects and events which resulted from the release of CranioSacral Therapy to the healthcare community at latge and to the public will be described and discussed.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY PART III: IN THE FUTURE
Dr. John E. UpledgerCurriculums:
In this, the third and final installment of the "perspectives" series on CranioSacral Therapy and its interrelationship with energy medicine, I present my concepts of its potential applications and contributions for the betterment of the human condition. It is my hope that as the human condition is positively affected, so the planet will have a better chance for a high quality survival. In the first and second installments I have discussed the history and development of CranioSacral Therapy, its progeny, its integrations with other therapeutic approaches and the wide range of applications for recipients of this modality as well as its effects upon the CranioSacral Therapy practitioner.
What is presented in this last article is a summary of the potential uses and dividends of CranioSacral Therapy as I see them. I am not predicting what will happen, I am predicting what could happen and hoping that it will.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY PART II: AS IT IS TODAY
John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.MCurriculums:
In this, the second installment of a three part series on CranioSacral Therapy, I have discussed
the status of CranioSacral Therapy as a treatment modality today. Also included in the discussion
are some of the reasons for its current status, political and control issues that have arisen,
its clinical applications, its progeny and integration with other therapeutic approaches, and
explorations that are currently underway.
Cranial findings and iatrogenesis from craniosacral manipulation in patients with traumatic brain syndrome
PHILIP E. GREENMAN, DO JOHN M. McPARTLAND, DO, MSCurriculums:
Cranial findings and iatrogenesis from craniosacral manipulation in patients with traumatic brain syndrome Abstract: Craniosacral findings were recorded for all patients with traumatic brain injury entering an outpatient rehabilitation program between 1978 and 1992. The average cranial rhythmic impulse was low in all 55 patients (average, 7.2 c/min). At least one cranial strain pattern was exhibited by 95%, and 87% had one or more bony motion restrictions. Sacral findings were similar to those in patients with low back pain. Although craniosacral manipulation has been found empirically useful in patients with traumatic brain injury, three cases of iatrogenesis occurred. The incidence rate is low (5%), but the practitioner must be prepared to deal with the possibility of adverse reactions. (Key words: Craniosacral manipulation, traumatic brain injury, iatrogenesis, manual medicine) Author: Greenman, Philip E.; McPartland, John M. Date: 1995 Publisher: American Osteopathic Association; Chicago Relation: JAOA Vol. 95, no.3 (March1995) p. 182-192
Creating a Healing Place for the Community
UnknownCurriculums:
This article introduces the public to a new healing center founded by Gloria Coppola. She saw a need and created a center to educate people on holistic health and provide treatments. One of the treatments offered at her center is CranioSacral Therapy.
CranioSacral Therapy Research
John E. Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
This is a paper that was written by Dr. John E. Upledger in 1995. It is reprinted in its entirety and shares information regarding CranioSacral Therapy and the research that had been done on the subject up to that date. The original title of the paper was RESEARCH AND OBSERVATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF A CRANIOSACRAL SYSTEM.
Anatomic Relation Between the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor Muscle and the Dura Mater
Gary D Hack, DDS, Richard T. Koritzer, DDS, PhD, Walker L. Robinson, MD, Richard C. Hallgren, Phd, and Philip E. Greenman, DO, FAAOCurriculums:
This study was designed to verify the connection and possible importance between the Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor and the Dura Matter. The dissection of 10 embalmed subocciptal regions found a connection in each specimen. The conclusion is that the awareness of this relationship should bring lessen potential of risk during surgery. This relationship is also relevant for many types of manual therapies, especially those that work with the dura mater membrane.