Research, Articles & Case Studies

This article is about new ground in how researchers view the skeleton: Not only do bones provide a structural support and serve as a repository for calcium, they issue commands and talk to our brain. They also play a huge role in regulating our blood sugar. 

READ this truly inspiring story presented by Emily Francis, LMT, about her daughter's incredible developmental improvement after adding CranioSacral Therapy to her treatment plan. 

This article discusses:

• The history of visceral mobilization (VM) as a foundational technique within the realm of osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT).
• The anatomy of the visceral fascia, its attachment to and effect on the somatic frame.
• Efficacy for the treatment of the fascial network throughout the body as a component of manual physical therapy.
• Evidence as it exists for VM and the scientific rational that would support the manual treatment of internal organs within the scope of physical therapy

This article reviews the role of the vagus nerve in tumor modulation and cancer prognosis. 

Cerba asked researchers at the Peninsula Medical School to examine the existing scientific evidence on the benefits of cranial osteopathy for children with CP.

The Osteopathy for Children with Cerebral Palsy Trial (OCP Trial) examined the effectiveness of cranial osteopathy on movement, overall quality of life, sleep patterns, pain and fits in children with CP. 

Ricky Williams has experienced CST for himself having post concussion syndrome, discovered The Upledger Foundation and The Ricky Williams Foundation partnered to create a specific program for Football players with Intensive programs to help all post concussion players. They have found after having CST Therapy they were able to do things that they couldn't before the Therapy sessions.

"What am I missing?" is often the question in therapists' minds when a client returns time and time again with the same sports injury. Sure, we have numerous skills to address muscle and joint pain, and we know much of it is related to structural alignment, but what else can be done?

Developing strong professional boundaries is essential, and it starts with understanding shadow projection. Our unconscious thoughts and feelings often influence our perceptions and interactions with others, leading to projections that can impact our relationships and therapeutic presence.

By bringing these projections to light, we can create healthier boundaries, both for ourselves and our clients. Dive deeper into this important concept in our latest article and learn how to enhance your practice.

Read the full article here.

The human gut is lined with more than 00 million nerve cells- it's practically a brain unto itself. And indeed, the gut actually talks to the brain, releasing hormones into the bloodstream that, over the course of about 10 minutes, tell us how hungry it is, or that we shouldn't have eaten that entire pizza. But a new study reveals the gut has a much more direct connection to the brain through a neural circuit that allows it to transmit signals in mere seconds. The findings could lead to new treatments for obesity, eating disorders, and even depression and autism- all of which have been linked to a malfunctioning gut.