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April 1st, 1995
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.
March 1st, 1995
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
February 28th, 1995
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.
January 1st, 1995
CranioSacral Therapy Research Paper
John E. Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release,
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.
January 1st, 1995
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.
January 1st, 1995
Research that Supports the Existence of A Craniosacral System
John E. Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In the present article, the author has reviewed much of the theoretical background and research that support the existence of the craniosacral system. The research summarized here represents work in which the author has either personal knowledge or involvement. The author concludes that positive patient outcomes as a result of CranioSacral Therapy should weigh greater than data from designed research protocols involving human subjects, as it is not possible to control all of the variables of such studies.
October 1st, 1994
Interrater Reliability of Craniosacral Rate Measurements and Their Relationship With Subjects' and Examiners' Heart and Respiratory Rate Measurements
Virginia Wirth-Pattullo and Karen W HayesCurriculums:
This study examined the interexaminer reliability of craniosacral rate and the relationships among craniosacral rate and subjects' and examiners' heart and respiratory rates. It was determined that although measuremen& of craniosacral motion did not appear to be related to measurements of heart and respiratory rates,therapists were not able to measure it reliably amongst themselves.
September 1st, 1994
Visceral Manipulation
Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCOCurriculums:
Warren Hammer describes Visceral Manipulation based on Jean Pierre Barral’s books
July 1st, 1994
On the pulsatile nature of intracranial and spinal CSF- circulation demonstrated by MR imaging
Greitz D, Franck A, Nordell BCurriculums:
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow was studied in 24 healthy volunteers using grated MR phase imaging.
March 1st, 1993
Thoracic outlet syndrome--a myofascial variant
BENJAMIN M. SUCHER, DO DEBORAH M. HEATH, DOCurriculums:
Thoracic outlet syndrome involves more than just local neurovascular compression. Myofascial release treatments and stretching exercises may be only partially or temporarily successful unless all related components of somatic dysfunction, including craniosacral mechanisms, are addressed. Structural and postural abnormalities in the frontal plane, as with a short leg, and in the sagittal plane, such as lumbopelvic imbalances, as well as neural involvement all contribute to thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms. Once segmental restrictions are treated and symptoms diminish, postural correction and strengthening exercises may be initiated. Osteopathic diagnosis and treatment of the local, regional, and remote structural problems is necessary for optimal treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome and the maintenance of a symptom-free status.