Research, Articles & Case Studies
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January 1st, 1989
CranioSacral Therapy: Who Shall Do It?
Dr. John UpledgerCurriculums:
Dr. Upledger explains that during his research with CranioSacral Therapy he developed a "10 Step Protocol" as a 'cook book' method of CST so that it could be easily taught to non-physician therapist to meet the evident need of patients that would benefit greatly from CST.
December 1st, 1988
The Therapeutic Value of the CranioSacral System
John E. Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In this excerpt from the book titled CranioSacral Therapy by Upledger and Vredevoogd, CranioSacral Therapy's (CST) value in a therapeutic practice is described. Also explained is how it is done, and the origins of the technique.
April 28th, 1987
Cranial and Structural Evaluation of Newborns
Catherine M. Kimball, DOCurriculums:
A study was conducted at Waterville Osteopathic Hospital where all infants born receive a routine cranial and structural evaluation and treatment. A review of 54 newborns was conducted and the findings presented. Subjectively the infants all seem to be very conted following treatment and many appear to be less fussy, suck better and show overall improvements in breathing and color.
February 15th, 1987
CranioSacral Therapy and the Upledger Institute Czech and Slovak Republic
Helena Touskova and Petra BiharyCurriculums:
An article about CranioSacral Therapy and the Upledger Institute Czech and Slovak Republic. The article is by Helena Touskova (our Czech and Slovak Republic Affiliate) and an Upledger CST student - Petra Bihary
August 1st, 1986
The craniosacral mechanism and the temporomandibular joint
STEPHEN D. BLOOD, DD., FAAO Alexandria, VirginiaCurriculums:
A review of the extensive work by dentists Fonder and Smith to resolve temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome shows awareness of the unity of the body and the effect of TMJ dysfunction on all body systems. However, the role of the craniosacral mechanism has not been appreciated sufficiently. Results of a retrospective study of 130 TMJ patients evaluated for craniosacral dysfunction over a 9-year-period are reported. More than 57 percent of the patients had a history of trauma. The number of upper cervical restrictions was also impressive. A viscerosomatic reflex is postulated as a mechanism for the association of cervical and cranial restrictions and TMJ dysfunction. Osteopathic cranial treatment will assist resolution of TMJ symptoms and improve results with the dental splint. The benefits of a team approach by dentists and physicians are discussed
August 25th, 1983
Closing and Non-closing Sutures in 256 Crania of Known Age and Sex from Amsterdam (A.D. 1883-1909)*
W.R.K. PerizoniusCurriculums:
By dividing a Dutch reference collection into to sub samples of different ages, remarkable differences were found in the suture closure process in these sub samples. Spearman rank correlations demonstrated that mean endocranial closure stage is correlated with age in the ages below fifty but not in the ages above fifty. In the latter ages in the closure stage of individual suture sections showed positive as well as negative correlations with age at death. Therefore two different suture closure indices were introduced as age indicators, one for each sub sample. In both indices are correlated with age within their sub sample. It is supposed that the required division into sub samples may be realized with the help of other age indicators. As possible age indicator, especially when used together with others in "complex methods", suture closure has not yet served its turn.
August 1st, 1983
A Thermographic View of Autism
John E. Upledger, DOCurriculums:
At a center for autism, 26 children and 2 teachers were studied by thermography. Many unexplained findings, and the questions they raised were discussed. Vasoconstriction and vasodilation of the fingers were observed in response to the application of craniosacral therapy.
September 1st, 1982
Childhood Behavior Problems
John E. Upledger, DOCurriculums:
The author has spent approximately six months of each of three consecutive years searching for etiologic factors at the Genessee Intermediate School District Center for Autism in Flint, Michigan. The investigation has involved physical examinations of all the children. Hair analysis and blood electrophoretic studies have been done on a large portion of the group under study. The effects of various therapeutic modalities and of changes in the physical environment upon behavior are reported in overview. In this article the results of the analysis for the mineral content of hair for a sample of forty-one children are reviewed in depth.
January 1st, 1982
Description of fifty diagnostic tests used with osteopathic manipulation
Uri Dinar, PhD; Myron C. Beal, DO FAAO; John P. Goodrich, DO FAAO; William L. Johnston, DO FAAO; Zvi Karni, PhD; Fred L. Mitchell Jr., DO FAAO; John E. Upledger, DO FAAO; David G. McConnell, PhDCurriculums:
A study conducted by Dr. John Upledger, Zvi Karni and colleagues, wherein styles and methods of ostepathic evaluation are compared.
January 1st, 1982
Description of fifty diagnostic tests used with osteopathic manipulation
Dinnar, Uri; Beal, Myron C.; Goodridge, John P.; Johnston, William L.; Karni, Zvi; Mitchell Jr., Fred L.; Upledger, John E.; McConnell, David G.Curriculums:
Description of fifty diagnostic tests used with osteopathic manipulation - Abstract: Fifty diagnostic tests used during videotaped examination and treatment of patients with low back complaint by five osteopathic physicians are described. The tests have been assigned to five classes: general impression, regional motion testing, position of landmarks, superficial and deep tissue evaluation, and local response to motion demand. Considerable variation was encountered among the physicians in choice of test and use of a single test in one or more modes or test class. Test selection and sequence were influenced by the conceptual orientation of the physician, patient position, outcome of previous tests, the status of developing hypotheses about the patient's problem(s), and the accessibility of the problem to treatment and to monitoring of its progress. Distinctions among the fifty tests and differentiation between treatment and diagnostic tests were often obscured. Nevertheless, each physician appeared to follow an orderly process of diagnostic inference leading to treatment. The tests and classification system provide a useful descriptive and analytical tool for research into osteopathic manipulation. Author: Dinnar, Uri; Beal, Myron C.; Goodridge, John P.; Johnston, William L.; Karni, Zvi; Mitchell Jr., Fred L.; Upledger, John E.; McConnell, David G. Date: 1982 Publisher: American Osteopathic Association; Chicago Relation: JAOA Vol. 81, no.5 (January1982) p. 314/79-321/86