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May 10th, 2021

CranialSacral Therapy - Long COVID

Jennifer de Jong, LMT, CST-T
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Upledger Institute International Case Study

CranioSacral Therapy - Long COVID

May 7th, 2021

Craniosacral Therapy Use in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Young Park, Jacob Kabariti, Leonid Tafler
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Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)  is caused by cerebrospinal fluid absorption that results in CSF accumulation. Shunt surgery is usually recommended but with a large percentage of issues and failure rate, this patient decided to seek alternative medicine. He was offered CranioSacral osteopathic manual treatment. The patient symptoms seemed to improve as confirmed by the patient and family.

Very interesting read!!

May 6th, 2021

CranioSacral Therapy & Autism

Rebecca Flowers, OTR, BCP,CST-D
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Rebecca Flowers has worked with hundreds of children with Autism.

She can help them with the stress levels with CST and could make 80 % gains with most of these children. 

Mikey age 2yrs and 9 months was told they should institutionalize him. He graduated from high school, he spoke at his commencement.

May 6th, 2021

PT Classroom-Energetic balancing WE ARE MADE OF ENERGY

Kerry D'Ambrogio, DOM, AP,PT,DO-MTP
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We are made of energy. Over time our bodies collect tension from physical tension, additionally, unresolved mental, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual issues. Energy can come in waves.

The physical body comes from forms to shift the particles form to observe (the energy worker) the client to transform back to a wave of possibility to improve energy flow and promote health!!!  

April 8th, 2021

Activation of the cholinergic antiinflammatory reflex by occipitoatlantal decompression and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation

Adrienne M. Kania, DO, Kailee N. Weiler, OMS III, Angeline P. Kurian, OMS III, Marielle L. Opena, DO, Jennifer N. Orellana, OMS III and Harald M. Stauss, MD, PhD
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The study was conducted in healthy adults. The subjects of both genders. Exclusion criteria included: pregnancy, any meds that interferes with the autonomic nervous system or the immune system of both genders, (e.g.., beta blockers, steroids, TNF inhibitors); any medical condition that affect the autonomic nervous system or immune system.
The subjects were lying in the supine position on an OMT examination table, while the investigator cradled the subjects heads with their hand and finger pads  along the inferior of inion. The subjects were palpated for at least five minutes.

 
April 8th, 2021

Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques on Conditions Affecting the Musculoskeletal System: A Systematic Review

David Doubblestein, PT, PhD(ABD), OCS, CLT-LANA, Cert. MDT Sandy Sublett, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT Min Huang, PT, PhD, NCS
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Lymphatic Drainage have received interest in the efficacy in orthopedic and sports medicine.

There is moderate support for those using Lymphatic Drainage affecting the musculoskeletal System as effective interventions to reduce pain and improve patient reports to more functionality in activities and quality of life! Evidence was observed supporting the LD in with conventional rehab interventions for the treatment of the musculoskeletal system.

April 1st, 2021

Promote CranioSacral Therapy in your Community

Upledger Institute International
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April is CranioSacral Therapy Awareness Month!

Ideas to Promote CranioSacral Therapy in your Community.

We hope that these suggestions will help you to raise awareness in your own communities.

March 26th, 2021

The Intertwined Evolution and Development of Sutures and Cranial Morphology

Heather E. White, Anjali, and Abigail S. Tucker
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Throughout post-natal craniofacial development, sutures function as sites of bone growth, accommodating expansion of a growing brain. The Skull has a crucial role, sutures also function postnatally while overall skull shape is altered accomodating the expansive brain.

March 22nd, 2021

Visceral Manipulation Application FOR TRAUMA AND WHIPLASH

Lorilynn Dowiak, PT
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The massage therapist is no stranger to the sequalae of musculoskeletal involvement following trauma, as in the case of whiplash injury. You comprehend the anatomic origins – insertions and the mechanical function that the muscular system exerts on the skeleton. Applied techniques for reducing muscular fascial tensions improve mobility and reduce pain symptoms. For some clients, relieving these tensions may be all that is needed for tissues to regain homeostasis.

March 18th, 2021

The use and benefits of Craniosacral Therapy in primary health care: a prospective cohort study

Heidemarie Haller,Gustav Dobos, and Heidemarie Haller
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The use and benefits of Craniosacral Therapy in primary health care: a prospective cohort study - 
Patients frequently use treatments complementary to standard primary care. This prospective cohort-study examined the use, benefits, and safety of Craniosacral Therapy (CST) .  Conclusions: In primary care, patients and parents of underage children use CST for preventive and therapeutic purposes. Considering the design limitations, CST appears to be overall effective and safe in infants, children, and adults.
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