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11 Most Commonly Requested CST Research Articles
17 Most Commonly Requested VM Research Articles
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Effectiveness of craniosacral therapy, Bowen therapy, static touch and standard exercise program on sleep quality in fibromyalgia syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
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In this randomized controlled trial, CranioSacral Therapy (CST) was evaluated for its effectiveness in improving sleep quality in individuals with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). The study compared CST, Bowen therapy, static touch, and a standard exercise program. Results showed that CST significantly improved sleep quality, demonstrating its potential as a therapeutic option for managing sleep disturbances in FMS patients. By influencing the autonomic nervous system and promoting relaxation, CST helps alleviate the symptoms of fibromyalgia, offering a holistic approach to enhancing overall well-being. |
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Introduction to CranioSacral Therapy for Sensory Processing Disorders
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Understanding Sensory Processing Disorders and the Power of CranioSacral Therapy Dive into the complexities of Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) and discover how CranioSacral Therapy (CST) can make a profound difference. In this insightful article by Karyn Quraishy, LMT, explore how CST can help calm and organize the central nervous system, offering relief for those struggling with sensory overload.
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Introduction of CranioSacral Therapy for Conception, Pregnancy and Birth
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Explore how CranioSacral Therapy (CST) can profoundly support the entire perinatal period, from conception through birth. In this insightful article by Kimberly Painter, CST-D, PT, LMT, BFS, learn how CST and SomatoEmotional Release (SER) can enhance physiological, emotional, and energetic well-being for both parents and babies. Discover the impact of CST on facilitating healthy communication, secure attachment, and overall comfort during this pivotal time. Whether you're a practitioner or a parent, this article offers valuable insights into using CST to create a more nurturing environment for both mother and baby. Read more to understand the deep connections between body, mind, and spirit during the journey of bringing new life into the world. |
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Visceral Manipulation & Digestive Dysfunction
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Discover the Connection Between Stress, Digestive Health, and Visceral Manipulation In this insightful article by Lorilynn Dowiak, LMT, featured in Massage Message Magazine, explore how stress impacts digestive function and how Visceral Manipulation (VM) can be a powerful tool in addressing these issues. Learn about the role of the vagus nerve and the enteric nervous system in digestive health, and how gentle, targeted manual therapy can promote balance and well-being. |
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Barral Manual Therapies Research Flyer
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A compilation of current research pertaining to Barral Manual Therapies Research. |
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Barral Manual Therapies Research Flyer
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A compilation of current research pertaining to Barral Manual Therapies Research. |
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CranioSacral Therapy/A complicated Surgical Case Responds to CST
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CASE STUDY/ A Surgical Case Responds to CST |
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Barral Educational Platform Builds Success
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Learn the benefits of studying Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation and New Manual Articular Approach with the Barral Institute |
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Visceral Manipulation – Chronic Abdominal Pain, Body Aches, Constipation
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CASE STUDY/ CAP |
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Visceral Manipulation – Epilepsy
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CASE STUDY/ Visceral Manipulation- Epilepsy |
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Visceral Manipulation – Neck Pain
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CASE STUDY Visceral Manipulation-Neck Pain |
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Visceral Manipulation-Bells Palsy
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CASE STUDY |
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Effects of CST on a Force Impact Profile
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CASE STUDY |
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Fascial plasticity – a new neurobiological explanation: Part 1 and Part 2
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Fascia – what a fascinating tissue! Also known as dense irregularconnective tissue, this tissue surrounds and connects every muscle, even the tiniest myofibril, and every single organ of the body. It forms a true continuity throughout our whole body. Fascia has been shown to be an important element in our posture and movement organization. It is often referred to as our organ of form (Varela & Frenk 1987, Garfin et al.1981). Many approaches to manual therapy focus their treatment on the fascia. They claim to alter either thedensity, tonus, viscosity or arrangement of fascia through the application of manual pressure. |
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Fascia Mobility, Proprioception, and Myofascial Pain
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Anyone who has participated in a yoga class knows that some people are more “flex-ible” than others. We usually think of musculoskeletal flexibility as “loose” or “tight” joints—ligaments, joint capsules—and muscles. But another important part of the musculoskeletal system that tends to be overlooked is the network of fasciae. Although the clinical syndrome of “myofascial pain” remains poorly characterized, itis estimated to be present in approximately 30% of patients with chronic musculoskeletalpain in the back, neck, shoulder, hip, and pelvis as well as temporomandibular pain, and headache's. |
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Reconnecting the Brain with the Rest of the Body in Musculoskeletal Pain Research
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Over the past few decades, pain research has greatly strengthened our view of chronic pain as a “disease of the brain.” However, as our knowledge about the role of the nervous system in chronic pain continues to expand, some disconnects are emerging between this knowledge and our understanding of peripheral tissue pathology, particularly for chronic musculoskeletal pain.
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Biotensegrity-Anatomy for the 21st Century Informing Yoga and Physiotherapy Concerning New Findings in Fascia Research
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The word “Yoga” is rooted in the Sanskrit “yuj,” meaning “to join” or “to unite”. Essentially, yoga has come to describe a means of joining the mind and body. Yoga is an art and science embracing wholistic health related movement. Research coming from Biotensegrity focused dissection provides a unique educational experience whereby the Yoga practitioner or body worker can better appreciate the inner reality of our soft matter architecture. |
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DID YOU KNOW THAT TOUCH CAN PROVIDE RELIEF FROM SEASONAL ALLERGIES?
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As spring approaches, you can be aware of the benefits of massage and other touch therapies for allergy relief. These benefits include stress reduction; relief of neck-and-shoulder tension, which opens sinuses; lymph movement, which reduces irritation and inflammation; increased circulation; and promotion of a healthier immune system. |
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Finding Wholeness After Trauma: The Role of Alternative Therapies in Healing School Shooting Survivors
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At CST Partners, we have committed ourselves to a holistic healing approach that transcends conventional boundaries, addressing not only the mind, but also the body and spirit.CranioSacral Therapy, a cornerstone of our therapeutic offerings, is more than a physical intervention. It is a gentle approach that accesses the deeper layers of Trauma, often held within the body, by engaging with the nervous system in a gentle non-invasive way. |
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A Perfect Match: Sports Injury & Visceral Manipulation
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"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? |
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Effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Treating Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Literature Review
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IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects a patient for their entire life. Effective treatments for IBS are scarce, leading to an increased interest in alternative treatments such as osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). OMT uses hands-on treatment to reduce pain through various methods. By focusing on visceral techniques, OMT can restore autonomic homeostasis and increase lymphatic flow. This literature review aims to investigate the efficacy of visceral OMT in reducing the severity of IBS symptoms. |
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Validation of subjective manual palpation using objective physiological recordings of the cranial rhythmic impulse during osteopathic manipulative intervention
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Intermediate (IM) band physiology in skin blood fow exhibits parallels with the primary respiratory mechanism (PRM) or cranial rhythmic impulse (CRI), controversial concepts of osteopathy in the cranial feld (OCF). Owing to inconsistent manual palpation results, validity of evidence of PRM/CRI activity has been questionable. We therefore tried to validate manual palpation combining instrumented tracking and algorithmic objectivation of frequencies, amplitudes, and phases. Using a standard OCF intervention, cranial vault hold (CVH), two OCF experts palpated and digitally marked CRI frequencies in 25 healthy adults. Autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity in low frequency (LF) and IM band in photoplethysmographic (PPG) forehead skin recordings was probed with momentary frequency of highest amplitude (MFHA) and wavelet amplitude spectra (WAS) in examiners and participants. Palpation errors and frequency expectation bias during CVH were analyzed for phases of MFHA and CRI. Palpated CRI frequencies (0.05–0.08 Hz) correlated highly with mean MFHA frequencies with 1:1 ratio in 77% of participants (LF-responders; 0.072 Hz) and with 2:1 ratio in 23% of participants (IM-responders; 0.147 Hz). WAS analysis in both groups revealed integer number (harmonic) waves in (very) low and IM bands in> 98% of palpated intervals. Phase analyses in participants and examiners suggested synchronization between MFHA and CRI in a subset of LF-responders. IM band physiology in forehead PPG may ofer a sensible physiological correlate of palpated CRI activity. Possible coordination or synchronization efects with additional physiological signals and between examiners and participants should be investigated in future studies. |
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90% of Whiplash Injuries and Traumas have a Visceral Component
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According to French Osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral, All of the major systems in the body , musculo-skeletal, nervous, circulatory, digestive, and organs are enveloped in connective tissue. Characteristics of a healthy connective tissue system are flexibility, elasticity, length and resilience. This tissue absorbs and responds to stress, injury, surgery, illness, emotional trauma and everyday gravitational force. Good Read ! |
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UNLOCKING WELLNESS: THE POWER OF VISCERAL MANIPULATION
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Visceral dysfunction occurs when the fluids nutrition and nerve conductivity within the body becomes compromised, it makes restrictions in facial attachments. Jean Pierre Barral has a pivotal role in this field and has been using it for many years in practice. Very interesting! |
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The Expanding Role of Cerebrospinal Fluid in Health and Disease
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I can’t resist presenting this new information that came forth in one of The
Upledger Institute’s recent “The Brain
Speaks” seminars. A practitioner was dialoguing with the “cerebellum” of a fellow
classmate when the cerebellum reported it
had many crystals within it that had to be
kept clean by CSF washing. When these
crystals get dirty, cerebellar function deteriorates in terms of motor, balance, memory,
hearing association, and many other areas
that generally go with old age. |
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Massage Therapy for Allergy Relief and Improving the Immune System
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Massage Therapy for allergy relief (before and during symptoms) including that Massage Therapy: • Relaxes the body, reducing stress that can exacerbate the symptoms of allergies • Relieves neck and shoulder tension, which opens sinuses • Moves lymph, which reduces irritation and inflammation • Increases circulation • Promotes a stronger and healthier immune system There is such a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms a patient can exhibit from an array of antigens. Learning how the body is a unit, and discovering structure/function, you can facilitate self-correction for a wide variety of conditions. |
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MASSAGE FOR LONG COVID: PART ONE, BENEFITS OF MANUAL THERAPY
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Long covid is considered a chronic condition. Studies have shown that massage therapy and other hands on therapist can really make a difference in person of Long Covid Life! |
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Vagus Nerve Dysfunction in the Post Covid19 Condition
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Long Covid is a major global public health and medical challange since most people with long covid have a variety of symptons, the Vagus nerve innervates the larnyx, pharnyx, lungs, heart and gastrintestinal tract. they have all been affected by Post Covid Condition. (PCC) |
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Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics
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The classical cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation theory has been accepted as an established theory of CSF physiology. It describes bulk CSF flow from production site to absorption site. However, much controversy remains regarding the basic CSF physiology and the mechanisms behind the development of hydrocephalus. In the recent observations made using advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique, namely, the time spatial inversion pulse (Time-SLIP) method, CSF was used as internal CSF tracer to trace true CSF movement. Observation of the CSF dynamics using this method reveals aspects of CSF dynamics that are different from those of classical CSF circulation theory. Cerebrospinal fluid shows pulsation but does not show bulk flow from production site to absorption site, a theory that was built upon externally injected tracer studies. Observation of the exogeneous tracer studies were true but misinterpreted. Causes of misinterpretations are the differences between results obtained using the true CSF tracer and exogenous tracers. A better understanding of the real CSF physiology can be significant for the advancement of medical sciences in the future. Revisiting CSF flow physiology is a necessary step toward this goal. |
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Coupled electrophysiological, hemodynamic, and cerebrospinal fluid oscillations in human sleep
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Sleep is essential for both cognition and maintenance of healthy brain function. Slow waves in neural activity contribute to memory consolidation, while cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) clears metabolic waste products from the brain. Whether these two processes are related is not known. We used accelerated neuroimaging to measure physiological and neural dynamics in the human brain. We discovered a coherent pattern of oscillating electrophysiological, hemodynamic, and CSF dynamics that appears during non-rapid eye movement sleep. Neural slow waves are followed by hemodynamic oscillations, which in turn are coupled to CSF flow. These results demonstrate that the sleeping brain exhibits waves of CSF flow on a macroscopic scale, and these CSF dynamics are interlinked with neural and hemodynamic rhythms. |
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Our vagus nerves help us rest, digest and restore. Can you really reset them to feel better?
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Vagus means wondering in Latin, it is the long pathway of the branching of our Vegus Nerve. The Vegus Nerve runs down the neck, they travel into the chest and sends branches to the heart lungs and then passes through the diaphram to innervate all the organs in the body. |
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Barral Manual Approach to the Brain Bibliography
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Barral Manual Approach to the Brain Bibliography |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE AND REMINDER - We treat people! We do not treat conditions
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It is imperative to always use the correct terminology to properly represent the scope of our practices and to stay in compliance with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Please read the rulings from the ASA. |
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‘I Struggled With Back Pain for Years, Until I Found Visceral Manipulation’
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Let’s break it down. “Viscera” are your soft internal organs, such as your kidneys, lungs, stomach, and liver. So, visceral manipulation is a type of gentle hands-on therapy that assesses and addresses organ mobility. This therapy, developed by French osteopath and physical therapist Jean-Pierre Barral, highlights the importance of treating the body as a connected system. |
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EFFECT OF COMPASSIONATE TOUCH ON PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: A PILOT STUDY
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Life today for children has become more traumatic with so many more school shootings and suicied in our society. Homicides alone for victims age 14 to 24 were over 8 thousand just in the US alone. In the Spring of 1997, The Upledger Foundation initiated a simple and straight-forward investigation into the use and instruction of Compassionate Touch with preschool children. This pilot project was designed to evaluate the effect of Compassionate Touch on the demonstration of increased pro-social behaviors and the reduction of aggressive behaviors and behavioral problems in children. Great Article! |
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THE COMPASSIONATE TOUCH PROGRAM Defusing Violence by Enhancing Self-Esteem, Self-Worth and Self-Image in Children
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Children in the Compassionate Touch program are taught a simple practice termed Helping Hands that can be used if another child has been hurt or is feeling discomfort. They place a light touch on the child that is hurt in the area and is accompanied by a pulsation for the injured child. The Helping Hands help make the child feel better much faster with the compasionate touch! |
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How Could Emotions Affect Tissues in the Body?
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Effects of a traumatic event can penetrate into tissues of energy into a victims body! Sometimes our bodies hold back on a traumatic event that happens in our lives which sometimes gets bottled up inside and causes us different issues like pain. It can be released through CranioSacral Therapy called SomatoEmotional Release. Great Read! |
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Upledger New Glarus Study Dr. John Compassionate Study
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These children were studied for compassionte touch helping each other when getting hurt or for younger children "Owies". Helping Hands were helping to assist someone with physical pain, but also to helpthose who were emotionally distressed or unhappy. |
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Childrens Program and Book Demonstrate the power of Compassionate Touch
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The four-month Compassionate Touch study was carried out at schools in Ohio, Texas, Florida,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and California. Conducted with 560 children in grades K-2,
the program centers around a simple hands-on technique called “Direction of Energy” that
allows children to help classmates who sustain minor injuries. This article will help you understand how compassionate children can be! |
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Transformative Holistic Mental Health Solutions Revealed
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Talia and Armani Jackson have used holistic therapies like acupuncture and craniosacral therapy to manage their Lyme disease and have experienced positive mental health outcomes as well. |
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Talia and Armani Jackson Bring Awareness to Holistic Treatments for Mental Health Issues
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Talia and Armani Jackson Bring Awareness to Holistic Treatments for Mental Health Issues using CranioSacral Therapy! |
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The Discovery of the CranioSacral System
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This is an interview with Dr. Upledger! |
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This is How CranioSacral Therapy Helps Lessen Pain
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CranioSacral Therapy helps the emotional body-mind-spirit release stored emotions that may also contribute to pain, giving them a voice to be heard and acknowledged, and to find resolution within. Overall, the client’s body is then able to move forward with greater ease, function and mobility. It helps pain by freeing up the physical structures being impacted by any injusry new and old. |
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What Is Craniosacral Therapy?
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If you have ever been to a chiropractor or massage therapist, you may have experienced craniosacral therapy (CST).However, if this sounds alien to you, and you live with chronic migraines, neck pain, neuralgia, or even are suffering with side effects from cancer treatments, CST may be worth exploring. Great Article to Read!
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Did you know that Visceral Manipulation has a positive effect on your lymphatic system?
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The Lymphatic System is a specialized fluid system that distributes water and nutrients while eliminating cellular waste from most tissues and organs within the body! |
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CranioSacral Therapy CST/SER Auto Accident Recovery
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CASE STUDY - Auto Accident Recovery |
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Somato Emotional Release: The Holistic Technique That Can Treat Both Your Body And Your Mind
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Emotional, mental, and physical health are strongly connected. It's no surprise that about one third of American adults are now attending therapy, according to a 2020 survey conducted by OnePoll. However, therapy can take many forms. This article discusses SomatoEmotional Release (SER), a mind‐body . Pinincu wrote "SER could be one of the best ways to help yourself feel less anxious. This technique creates a safe space where you can get in touch with your emotions without losing control. At the same time, it relaxes your body and releases the tension in your head, muscles, and joints. It's not a cure‐all, but it could change your life for the better." Read more. |
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Somato Emotional Release: The Holistic Technique That Can Treat Both Your Body And Your Mind
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Emotional, mental, and physical health are strongly connected. It's no surprise that about one‐third of American adults are now attending therapy, according to a 2020 survey conducted by OnePoll. However, therapy can take many forms. This article discusses SomatoEmotional Release (SER), a mind‐body approach that attempts to heal physical pain by addressing unresolved emotions. Pinincu wrote "SER could be one of the best ways to help yourself feel less anxious. This technique creates a safe space where you can get in touch with your emotions without losing control. At the same time, it relaxes your body and releases the tension in your head, muscles, and joints. It's not a cure‐all, but it could change your life for the better." Read more. |
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Osteopathy for prolonged symptoms after COVID-19
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Since the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic with the first confirmed case on December 1, 2019, the pathogen has now spread worldwide. In the scientific research work on the disease COVID-19 caused by the pathogen. Sabine Foster-Garn investigated whether osteopathic treatment (including Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation and CranioSacral Therapy) can change prolonged symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients. The following article provides an overview of the results and the assessment. Interesting Read! |
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Single Slow-Paced Breathing Session at Six Cycles per Minute: Investigation of Dose-Response Relationship on Cardiac Vagal Activity
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The practice of slow-paced breathing (SPB) has been linked to a range of positive outcomes, such as decreasing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as increasing well-being. Among the suggested mechanisms of action, SPB has been shown to increase cardiac vagal activity (CVA). Slow-paced breathing (SPB), the voluntary slowing down of respiratory frequency (RF), is linked to a range of positive mental and physical health outcomes, such as decreased depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. |
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A mesothelium divides the subarachnoid space into functional compartments
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The central nervous system is lined by meninges, classically known as dura, arachnoid, and pia mater. We show the existence of a fourth meningeal layer that compartmentalizes the subarachnoid space in the mouse and human brain, designated the subarachnoid lymphatic-like membrane (SLYM). SLYM is morpho- and immunophenotypically similar to the mesothelial membrane lining of peripheral organs and body cavities, and it encases blood vessels and harbors immune cells. |
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Physiological Effects of Slow Breathing
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Slow breathing practices have been adopted in the modern world across the globe due to their claimed heath benefits.This has interest in researchers and clinicians who decided to investigate into the effects of slow breathing. This is an overview of normal respiratory phisiology to research in healthy humans. |
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Barral Bibliograhies
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Barral Bibliograhies |
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CranioSacral Bibliography
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CranioSacral Bibliography |
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The Intertwined Evolution and Development of Sutures and Cranial Morphology
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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. |
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The Impact of Resonance Frequency Breathing on Measures of Heart Rate Variability, Blood Pressure, and Mood
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Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) significantly improves heart rate variability (HRV). Breathing at resonance frequency (RF, approximately 6 breaths/min) constitutes a key part of HRVB training and is hypothesized to be a pathway through which biofeedback improves HRV. No studies to date, however, have experimentally examined whether RF breathing impacts measures of HRV. The present study addressed this question by comparing three groups. Heart rate variability (HRV) is a key marker of health, mood, and adaptation, and hence improvements in HRV improves health, mood, and an adaptation to stress. |
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6 Breaths Per Minute Benefits Proven By Science
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6 breaths per minute is based on one the the natural reflexes of the human body. When we breath more slowly our oxygen level decreases while your CO2 level in the blood increases. |
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Age estimation by multidetector CT images of the sagittal suture
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Closure of cranial sutures progresses with age; therefore, microscopic assessment of cranial sutures has been used as one method of age estimation. Age estimation is one of the most important methods used the identification of human remains and is also one of the greatest challenges in forensic medicine particularly in the case of adult remains. Tomography and MRI's and Ultrasound are being investigated alongsid the re-evaluation of the classic techniques for an estimation based on the Cranial Sutures. |
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The Skull’s Girder: A Brief Review of the Cranial Base
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Several elegant studies, ranging from animal developmental biology to human anthropology, have assembled a framework of cranial base anatomy, embryology, molecular genetics, evolution, and dysfunction. However, despite this compendium of experimental work, the cranial base remains relatively understudied, especially in comparison to the cranial vault and facial skeleton—despite its close integration with these superficial elements. Still need continued investigation and knowledge of the Cranal Base should be an ever expanding tool kit for the future! |
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Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, New Manual Articular Approach, Manual Approach to the Brain Curriculum Bibliography
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Barral Curriculum Bibliography for Visceral Manipulation, Visceral Vascular Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, New Manual Articular Approach, and Manual Approach to the Brain |
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Timing and rate of spheno-occipital synchondrosis closure and its relationship to puberty
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This study examines the relationship between spheno-occipital synchondrosis (SOS) closure and puberty onset in a modern American population. It also investigates the timing and the rate of SOS closure in males and females. Very interesting subject! |
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Molecular basis of cranial suture biology and disease: Osteoblastic and osteoclastic perspectives
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The human skull is formed from 9 Cranial Bones. The bones articulate with one another to be joined together.The bones can form in different ways, most bones form to the sutures in normal formation. |
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Approching the Emotional Gut
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A digestive system that is not functioning well can have debilitating, painful and uncomfortable to live with. CranioSacral Therapy and the Gut and Brain all seem to coincide with each other. People seem to try all kinds of dietary restrictions and supplements to help themselves to no avail. It sometimes may get so serious that they may have to have surgery and have a stoma bag for life. Nikki became interested in the studies at the Upledger Institute for Brain and Gut Issues for people with different strugles including PTSD. Great Article! |
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Neural Manipulation Research Flyer
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A compilation of current research pertaining to Neural Manipulation. |
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Visceral Manipulation Research Flyer
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A compilation of current research pertaining to Visceral Manipulation. |
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CAN CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY OFFER RELIEF FOR POST-CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS?
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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. |
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Management of Post-Viral Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome With Craniosacral Therapy
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Postural Orthostatic Tachcardia Syndrome(POTS) is a rare disorder of the autonomic nervous system. The number of people who have gotten this disorder has incresed since the outbreak of Covid 19, it seems to go largely undiagnosed. CranioSacral Therapy has seemed to help with the symptoms of this rare disorder. |
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Upledger CranioSacral Therapy Paradigm
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“Every treatment protocol should be dictated by the wisdom of the patient’s own body.” —Dr. John E. Upledger This quote by Dr. Upledger is at the heart of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy and is the foundation for its Paradigm. The Upledger Paradigm describes the core principles of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy (CST). It is a combination of Dr. John E. Upledger’s in-class teachings, his written material, and the interpretation of his work by Upledger Institute International Instructors. The Paradigm is designed to evolve over time as CST continues to progress. It is composed of, but not limited to, the following aspects. |
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Chronic Therapy-Resistant Neck Pain in a Fifty-Year-Old Man: The Role of Partially Impacted Third Molars – Case Report and New Pathophysiological Insights
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The importance of oral health for systemic health has been pointed out for more than a hundred years ; however, it used to be an idea rather than a field of research. Nowadays, luckily, the dentist’s role in general health has become increasingly clear . Patients with poor oral hygiene, measured by plaque index, have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases. Periodontal disease significantly increases the prevalence and incidence of coronary heart disease. Neck pain may have some symtomatic results such as possibel chronic irritations in the trigminal areas. |
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Did You Know that Concussion Increases the Risk of...
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Did You Know that Concussion Increases the Risk of: 1. Homelessness? 2. Substance Abuse? 3. Mental Health Problems? 4. Suicide? 5. Dementia? 6. ADHD? 7. Learning Difficulties? 8. Aggression? 9. Incarceration? |
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Scientists Just Uncovered A Whole New Layer of Brain Anatomy
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Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen and University of Rochester have identified a layer of tissue that helps protect our gray and white matter, one that hasn't been distinguished before. Several types of immune cells – including myeloid cells and macrophages – camping out in the SLYM, keeping surveillance over the brain. In mice, the types of cells changed in response to swelling and natural aging, suggesting this site may play an important part in disease pathologies. |
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Newly Discovered Anatomy Shields and Monitors Brain
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From the complexity of neural networks to basic biological functions and structures, the human brain only reluctantly reveals its secrets. Advances in neuro-imaging and molecular biology have only recently enabled scientists to study the living brain at level of detail not previously achievable, unlocking many of its mysteries. Very interesting article with new studies coming out everyday. |
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New Grant Will Unlock Workings of Brain’s Waste Removal System
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A decade ago, researchers in the lab of Maiken Nedergaard, M.D., D.M.Sc., answered a basic question of biology that up to that point had eluded scientists: how is waste removed from the brain? The discovery of what is now known as the glymphatic system and subsequent research have transformed the way we study a range of neurological disorders andcritical brain functions. |
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Chronic Therapy-Resistant Neck Pain in a Fifty-Year-Old Man: The Role of Partially Impacted Third Molars – Case Report and New Pathophysiological Insights
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Case Report: We report on a patient with chronic, therapy-resistant neck pain whose cause lied in the tooth/jaw region, specifically, in wisdom teeth with space problems, and partially impacted. The tooth/jaw area itself was not painful; however, neck pain developed via the nucleus spinalis n. trigemini which extends into the cervical medulla. Background: Inflammatory and mechanical stimuli in tooth / jaw pathologies can have far-reaching consequences via trigeminal and autonomic circuitry and can cause systemic (e.g., autoimmune) diseases and pain conditions outside the tooth/jaw region. |
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Signaling mechanisms implicated in cranial sutures pathophysiology: Craniosynostosis
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Normal extension and skull expansion is a synchronized process that prevails along the osteogenic intersections of the cranial sutures. Cranial sutures operate as bone growth sites allowing swift bone generation at the edges of the bone fronts while they remain patent. Premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures can trigger craniosyn-ostosis, a birth defect characterized by dramatic manifestations in appearance and functional impairment. |
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Breatfeeding Support in the Algarve
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Coming from another country can be overwhelming for parents of newborns. CranioSacral Therapy with the help of CST Therapist the work that is done makes all the difference for the FAMILY as a Whole. Once the Breastfeeding is working everyone is much more intune and feeling so better. |
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Structural abnormalities and osteopathic considerations in primary immunodeficiencies
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. Structural Abnormalities in patients with this multi immunodeficiencies.
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5 Things To Know About The 51-Year-Old Doctor Spotted With Shawn Mendes
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Shawn Mendez fans this is for you!! Jocselyn Miranda a 51 yr old Doctor has been spotted with him in places like at the Farmers Market where the singer has a home. They seemed to be having a great time. She is specializing Spine and Extremely Adjustments and uses soft tissue Manipulation techniques for her treatments. |
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Creating Stillness for the Autonomic Nervous System
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Our Sympethetic mode reacts to dailey stress and keeps our system on high alert. To relax your body you need to go into a stillpoint mode. You can use Our Stillpoint Inducer or try breathing techniques which will put you into this mode to help you get into a parasympathetic mode. This shift allows your body move into a healing state much faster than normal. |
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The Osteopath’s Imprint: Osteopathic Medicine Under the Nanoscopic Lens
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Scientific literature demonstrates how osteopathic manipulative treatments(OMT) are able to improve various somatic functional parameters, change somato-visceral and viscero-somatic reflexes toward a more physiological mechano-metabolic environment and, consequently, bring benefits to patients. These benefits can be long-lasting or short-lived. Multiple reasons can be found to explain the positive responses to OMT, ranging from neurological, vascular, lymphatic, and endocrine explanations. |
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Freeing yourself from emotional eating
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We eat when we are stress, to change the neurotransmitters in our brain, to shake up the hormonal balance and it works! There is real emotional effect which occurs when we eat. Sugar is one of the easiest way to sooth the unwanted anxious feelings, without us even knowing. We don't experience our emotions in isolation. All of our emotions go somewhere. Our body goes through all the emotional trauma that we undergo as well, this trauma finds it's way into the organs in our bodies which we hold onto until we can release it all. Visceral Manipulation works on the premises that free movement within the body. |
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At-Home Wellness Tips To Alleviate Holiday Stress
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For many people the holidays are stressfull, yet we need to clebrate with family and friends, trying to make it fun and magical. It sometimes becomes more chores , like buyin presents wrapping them cooking new and different meals, hosting parties and having to clean out disorderly spaces. There are ways to get yourself in a better mood for these holidays. Easter is coming up in a few weeks so dying of Eggs, Easter Bunny coming, special dinners, and Easter Egg Hunts for the children can be also a lot of fun! |
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Brief Description of the Craniosacral System and its History
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The craniosacral system is a universal system described in many forms by different cultures at different times. In our modern times this universal system, the craniosacral system is described by including the science of anatomy and physiology of today. The main components of the craniosacral system are the tissues and fluids at the core of the human body. An important function of this system is the production, circulation, and reabsorption of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). CSF is produced within the craniosacral system and maintains the physiological environment in which the brain and nervous system develop, live, and function. The human being functions as a whole and the craniosacral system function is in close relation to all systems of the body/mind/spirit. Central to the craniosacral system is a rhythmic motion expressed in all parts of the body, a rhythm not only found in vertebra species, but introduces early in evolution of the animal kingdom. |
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The Craniosacral Rhythm
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A central part of learning CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is to learn to palpate the craniosacral rhythm (CSR) and to distinguish the CSR from other rhythms, mainly the rhythm of the respiratory system. The CSR was named so by Dr. Upledger in his work, creating a foundation for what we know worldwide as CST. In CST and osteopathy in the cranial field, different rhythms have been associated with the cranial field and theorized to be involved in human health from a wide range of perspectives. Many rhythms are studied today and are known to be fundamental to life and health. Rhythms are a rich source of palpatory information in facilitating a CST treatment. How is this knowledge integrated into understanding the relationship between what happens in a CST treatment and our understanding of human health |
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Sutures and Cranial Mobility
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One of the main questions in CST relates to the controversy of cranial bone motion in relation to suture closure or not in humans. More recently many studies done in forensic medicine with very high-resolution modern scanners, and the use of cellular and molecular biology have created major advances in the understanding of sutures. Cranial sutures have a wide range of functions, originating from embryological different tissues with diverse properties. Sutures are of major importance for our cranial growth and brain development, as the major site for interstitial growth of the cranial bones. Sutures allows for skull movement for ease of the passage to the birth canal. Partly fused or fused sutures provide protection for the brain. Sutures are also reported to be essential for shock absorption, and for the redistribution of strain across the skull. The strain in relation to sutures may both be identified in the developmental process and daily life. |
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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The knowledge of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and its movements is changing rapidly in these years. The different mechanisms behind many unique patterns of CSF movements are continuously discovered. Modern research on human health and, thereby, the CNS and the related systems to CSF, is taking place at a speed that was difficult to imagine even ten years ago. Recently a fourth meningeal layer/membrane was reported. Another possible aspect of control and flow of CSF around the brain is being discovered. The described fourth membrane SLYM (figure 9) adds to a long list of the complex role played by CSF. |
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Theories of the Craniosacral Rhythm
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Science is again and again amazed with Mother Nature, who keeps surprising us with a complexity and brilliance that we learn from. Systems of rhythms regulating our health at a profound level, the many ways Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is moved in the Central Nervous System (CNS) to allow nourishment, cleaning, and communication, has shown that the simple bulk flow of CSF and regulating system in the Pressurestat Model, is today replaced by a growing understanding of rhythms and CSF circulation and function. |
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Why Palpate the Craniosacral Rhythm?
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Rhythms are the fundamental part of life and health, and their coordinated expression is the fundamental basis for homeostasis and health. The powerful biological, regulatory processes at work that we can detect with our hands as palpable oscillations and rhythms are a rich source of palpatory information in facilitating a CST treatment. The primary source of these rhythms seems to be located in the hypothalamus, brain stem, and spinal cord, all at the core of the craniosacral system and concerning the deeper health within our bodies. |
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How the Body Creates Rhythms
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How do cells and biological systems perceive time? To perceive time, a clock is needed; clocks are rhythms like the rhythms of the sun and moon from where we have created our chronological time. All clocks, from the lifespan of a human to the process inside a cell, have an internal clockwork that, throughout life, responds, regulates, and communicates our life process. A rhythm is a wave moving in time, and a wave is an oscillation, so the creator of a rhythm is an oscillator. As described above, autonomous rhythms such as the heart rate and respiratory breathing use oscillation at the single cell level that are united to form groups of cells that can oscillate a rhythm, often in a central organizing place of the body as the heart and the brainstem. |
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The Architecture of Rhythms in Life
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The complexity of the array of rhythms in the human body makes it difficult for even the most advanced modeling systems to fully describe the most well-studied rhythms, such as the heart rate, respiratory breathing, and circadian rhythm. At the same time, no rhythm can be fully described in isolation. A helpful model for describing complex systems was pioneered by the Nobel prize awarded Herbert Simon, formulating the theory of The Architecture of Complexity in 1962. The theory states that “complex networks must take the form of hierarchy with unifying properties independent of their specific content.” Applying the theory to the complex rhythms of life, we can identify master rhythms by unifying different rhythms by entrainment, keeping other rhythms in a frame, or phase-lock a rhythm to a constant value or ratio. |
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow and the Circadian Rhythm.
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The glymphatic system is a ring shaped tunnels that surround your blood vessels that flow through the brain where waste is cleared . CSF drainage as the molecues are cleared with minute spaces surrounding the cells. |
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Visceral Manipulation: A Manual Therapy Technique for Relieving Constipation
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An estimated 4 million peolpe in the US experience constipation. GI complaints by uncompfortable or infrequent bowel movements, ususlly less than 3 times a week. Many factors contribute to constpation. Great Read!! |
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Creating Stillness for the Autonomic Nervous System
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Before we get out of bed in the morning, our mind is often already beginning to plan and organize. What am I going to have for breakfast? When am I going to have time to do all the things on my to do list? Then we may grab our phone and look at the emails from overnight before our feet even touch the floor. What does all this activity do to our nervous system? It creates stress. Our autonomic
nervous system is designed with two modes. One mode is our sympathetic mode,
also known as fight, flight or freeze. The other mode is our parasympathetic mode,
also known as rest, digest, and repair. Read more... |
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Creating Stillness for the Autonomic Nervous System
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Before we get out of bed in the morning, our mind is often already beginning to plan and organize. What am I going to have for breakfast? When am I going to have time to do all the things on my to do list? Then we may grab our phone and look at the emails from overnight before our feet even touch the floor. What does all this activity do to our nervous system? It creates stress. Our autonomic
nervous system is designed with two modes. One mode is our sympathetic mode,
also known as fight, flight or freeze. The other mode is our parasympathetic mode,
also known as rest, digest, and repair. Read more... |
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SomatoEmotional Release, Dialoguing, and Scope of Practice in CranioSacral Therapy
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Our task when doing CST is to provide support in a safe environment for the client, allowing the client and therapist to engage together in the healing process. With enough support and safety, the client’s tissue will begin to change – if change is appropriate. As CST therapists, we provide that support and safety by being neutral, by being present, and by staying within our scope of practice. Be aware of the line between what is in your scope and what is not. Make sure you understand the nature of the SER process and remain neutral when dialoguing. Always remember that we are manual therapists. We are there to facilitate changes in the tissue. |
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You Asked: What can CranioSacral Therapy Address?
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CranioSacral Therapy is among the gentlist touch of modalities, anecdotal evidence of it's effectiveness abounds, and a growing body of scientific research supports its efficacy.Three CST practitioners discuss all about CranioSacral Therapy in this article. |
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation – Stiffness in Left Shoulder
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation – Stiffness in Left Shoulder |
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation – Abdominal Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation – Abdominal Pain |
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation – Neck Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation – Neck Pain |
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation – Endometriosis
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation – Endometriosis |
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Barral Institute Case Study-Visceral Manipulation, Lower Back pain
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Barral Institute Case Study-Visceral Manipulation – Lower Back Pain |
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Letter to Editor On “Manual Therapy in Preadolescent Children: A Delphi Investigation of Physical Therapists in the United States.”
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This letter comments on an original research article titled, “Manual Therapy in Preadolescent Children: A Delphi Investigation of Physical Therapists in the United States,” by Dice et al.1 The objective stated in the article was to gather expert opinion, frame future studies, and assist in guiding clinical practice toward the advantages of manual therapy used by physical therapists for preadolescent children. Our comments concern the consensus and stated result that visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapy were considered ineffective in treating most impairments for pediatrics. If the authors could show data supporting the conclusions regarding CST and VM in the paper, it could clarify the obvious misleading conclusions in the paper (see below). If the authors cannot present conclusive data on the ineffectiveness of CST and VM, a withdrawal of the conclusion in a response letter would promote the development of science in manual therapy. |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Cervical Fusion/Headaches
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Cervical Fusion/Headaches |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Neck Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Neck Pain |
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Reflections on the Development of Fascial Tissue: Starting from Embryology
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This article is to clarify how fascia is considered in embroylogical context. A recent article concerning the assesment of nerves in the knee by ultrasound, the fascia was derived from the 22nd to 35th week of gestation. The scientific disipline allows us to observe the relationships and adaptibility of fascia both at local and systematic levels. |
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CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and Neural Manipulation Helping People with Brain Injury and PTSD; Integrative Manual Therapy Treatments from Upledger Institute International and Barral Institute
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There is a great need for effective, non-invasive therapies to help military Veterans, first responders, and athletes struggling with mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI), concussions and lingering neurological problems or co-morbid psychological health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety. For Veterans, MTBI may occur from traumatic events that induce physiological disruptions in brain function. Veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be in a freeze condition, which lowers the fluid circulation in the brain, and as such, pathologies and dysfunctions may develop. For athletes, repeated sub-concussive hits may both lower the fluid circulation in the brain and cause PTSD due to the changes in the brain. This reduced fluid circulation predisposes a person to neurological disorders later in life, which may damage the blood-brain barrier and eventually lead to neural tissue damage. Therapists who treat Veterans and athletes with brain in uries are trained by the Upledger Institute International and Barral Institute in three primary manual therapies: Upledger CranioSacral Therapy (CST), Barral Visceral Manipulation (VM) and Barral Neural Manipulation (NM). Therapists work with those experiencing MTBI, PTSD, anxiety and depression, chronic pain, memory and sleeping disorders. Developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM and Jean-Pierre Barral, DO, MRO(F), PT, these therapies are based in manual osteopathic principles that unite the body through fascia. The fascia is an interconnected biological fabric that joins the smallest part of a cell out to the skin itself. Through treatment of the many types and layers of fascia, the therapist facilitates a person’s inherentability to self-correct. |
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Barral Institute Case Study Number: 3 Car Accident
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Barral Institute Visceral Manipulation Barral Case Study : 3 Car Accident |
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Barral Institute Case Study Number:1 Baby E-Coli Virus
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Visceral Manipulation Barral Case Number:1 Baby E-Coli Virus |
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Barral Institute Case Study Number: 5 Knee and Hip Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Barral Institute Case Study
Number: 5 Knee and Hip Pain |
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Barral Institute Case Study Number: 2 Shoulder and Arm Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Barral Institute Case Study :2 Shoulder and Arm Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy – A Traumatic Birth Case Study
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Upledger Institute International CranioSacral Therapy – A Traumatic Birth |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Acute Pain in Left Diaphragm
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Acute Pain in Left Diaphragm |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Autism
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Autism |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Cervical Dystonia
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Cervical Dystonia |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Childhood Apraxia and Sensory Processing Integration Disorder
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Childhood Apraxia and Sensory Processing Integration
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CranioSacral Therapy – Chronic Back Pain
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Upledger Institue International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Chronic Back Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Concussion Opens the Door to Healing Older Traumas
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Concussion Opens the Door to Healing Older Traumas |
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CranioSacral Therapy – CranioSacral Therapy after a Tooth Extraction
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – CranioSacral Therapy after a Tooth Extraction |
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CranioSacral Therapy – CranioSacral Therapy for Migraines, Depression & Abnormal Menstruation Cycle
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – CranioSacral Therapy for Migraines, Depression
& Abnormal Menstruation Cycle |
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CranioSacral Therapy – CranioSacral Therapy for Tinnitus
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – CranioSacral Therapy for Tinnitus |
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CranioSacral Therapy – CranioSacral Therapy for Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – CranioSacral Therapy for Torticollis and Plagiocephaly |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Debilitating Sacral and Leg Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Debilitating Sacral and Leg Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Hirschsprung’s Disease
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Hirschsprung’s Disease |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Night Terrors
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Night Terrors |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Parkinson’s Disease
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Parkinson’s Disease |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Post-Concussion, Learning to Breathe Again
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Post-Concussion, Learning to Breathe Again |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Traumatic Brain Injury from a Gun Shot Wound
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CranioSacral Therapy – Traumatic Brain Injury from a Gun Shot Wound |
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CranioSacral Therapy and Anxiety
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy and Anxiety |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Auto Accident Induced TMJD
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Auto Accident Induced TMJD |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Neck Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Neck Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy-Occipital Migraine
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy-Occipital Migraine |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Panic Attacks
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy-Panic Attacks |
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Upledger Case Study TMJ Tension
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy Upledger-TMJ Tension |
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CranioSacral Therapy- Tongue Tie
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy-Tongue Tie |
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Neutrality in Upledger CranioSacral Therapy
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A cornerstone of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy is the belief that knowing how best to help someone resides within the client instead of within the practitioner. Rather than using predetermined agendas, the practitioner uses techniques designed to support the client in utilizing their natural processes and inherent knowing to achieve an improved state of well-being. Neutrality is essential in this client-directed, process-oriented approach. It allows for the moment-to-moment discovery and use of pathways of change that are unique to the individual client. |
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Gut-brain axis or brain-gut axis? Another perspective...
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Enjoy this in-depth article about synergy between the heart-brain-gut axis, the gut-brain axis, the vagus nerve, emotions, and optimal health. The quality of our emotional balance and the regulating power of the ventral vagus nerve are two things that go hand-in-hand. The pernicious effects of stress on the beneficial action of the vagus nerve should not be overlooked, and conversely how a serene, joyful, and empathetic emotional state is a strong factor for creating optimal health. Manual therapy means to help strengthen the functioning of the vagus nerve are important, as are ways to manage and decrease stress to help balance the emotions. Related books by the article author. New Approach to the Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System How to Beat the Stress Epidemic; Mind/Body Strategies for Enhancing Well-Being
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Case Report on Visceral Manipulation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a deformity that affects the spine in three dimensions. Even though AIS patients are usually asymptomatic, AIS negatively impacts them, affecting their quality of life and restricting their social life. There are many treatment options but no gold standard. Visceral manipulation (VM) is widely used in osteopathic practice for the treatment of several conditions, but it is little known among the medical community. To the best of our knowledge, there are no scientific studies reporting VM as a treatment alternative for AIS. Case Presentation: The case was a 14-year-old girl with AIS (baseline Cobbangle of 38.9° in the lumbar spineand 32.3° in the thoracic spine). Although the patient had no physical symptoms, she was recommended for surgery to correct thedeformity. The osteopathic assessment indicated that the uterus and pericardium where the main anatomical structurescreating tension. Two VM sessions were conducted with a month-and-a-half interval between sessions. The follow-up X-ray revealed a Cobb angle of 32.1° in the lumbar curvature and 34.3° in the thoracic curvature. The results were perceived as an improvement by the patient and her parents. No adverse events or complications were reported. Discussion: After two session of visceral osteopathic treatment, this document reports a 6.8° Cobb angle reduction of the primary curve in a patient with AIS, with the thoracic curvature becoming the major curve. |
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Injury Attorneys Recommending CST and VM - Finding Pain Relief After a Traffic Accident - Non-Invasive Help for Chronic Pain Sufferers
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Non-Invasive Help for Chronic Pain Sufferers Manipulation of the spine and head to offer pain relief is a type of osteopathy that was developed in the 1970s by Dr. John Upledger. Dr. Upledger conducted a number of studies on craniosacral therapy (CST) while working at Michigan State University as a clinical researcher. Visceral manipulation (VM) is used for the abdominal area to find the source of chronic pain and treat it. So what does this mean for sufferers, you ask? Light touch is used in CST to improve the craniosacral or visceral system function and evaluate it in those with pain that is chronic. Osteopaths, massage therapists, acupuncturists and chiropractors all practice VM as a way to release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the body’s function. What Types of Injuries Can Cause Chronic Pain? Pain that doesn’t go away is a common result of being involved in an accident, especially a traffic collision. Because the body is thrown forward and backward during the impact of the collision, it can cause anything from a traumatic brain injury to spinal problems and abdominal trauma. |
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The Dysautonomia Project - CST and Manual Therapy Can Help
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Overcoming dysautonomia is a group project, and ours comes with instructions. We have organized our up-to-date dysautonomia information based upon the stage of your journey to help you quickly find the answers, advice and inspiration you can use. With all of us working together, dysautonomia doesn’t stand a chance. There are many alternative treatments that have been reported to be helpful for patients including: • Diet Change (gluten and/or dairy free, paleo, low sugar, etc.) • Acupuncture • CranioSacral Therapy and Manual Therapy |
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Prescription to revolutionize the Physical Therapy Services Market - includes CST
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The physical therapy service industry is expanding across the world due to the growing demand for qualified professionals, improved ability to provide faster care, and an ever-increasing list of patients who require therapy. Various types of physical therapy services are provided by professionals and they are also trying to adopt some new physical therapy procedures to help patients. “Transition to novel physical therapies, rising number of physical therapy centers, and growing demand for physiotherapists are set to drive the growth of the physical therapy services market over the coming years,” says an analyst of Persistence Market Research. Market Competition Key physical therapy service providers are focusing on providing these services with some advancements, such as: • Muscle movement is a manual therapy technique that involves the purposeful contraction of a muscle in a carefully regulated direction at varied intensities against a specific counterforce applied by the practitioner. • Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a subtle method used to relieve pain and dysfunction by releasing tensions that exist deep inside the body. |
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Atrial Fibrillation, the Stomach and Visceral Manipulation
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The stomach and the heart share the neural connection via the Vagus nerve. Afib happens 3 times more frequently in men over the age of 70. AF has not been associated with food or caffeine. It seems to stem from multiple illnesses. |
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Pilot randomized single-blind clinical trial, craniosacral therapy vs control on physiological reaction to math task in male athletes
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Stress induced from an arithmetic task resulted in significant increase in physiological stress markers such as SC, HR, and RR in groups. Over a short term CST was associated with a physiolgocal relaxation response( a decrease in HR and SC) and an altered HR and SC response during a math task in comparison to the placebo group. Susan Vaughn Kratz said My son would ask to have CST before a big test( while in High School) It seems this study validates this. |
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PT Classroom - Discover CranioSacral Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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PTSD has been part of CranioSacral Therapy for treating the Veterans. The program has helped these Vets. It's a 5 day program which helps them with anxiety and other issues that they have when coming back from Combat. The results have been amazing! A Great Read!! |
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Effectiveness of craniosacral therapy in the treatment of infantile colic. A randomized controlled trial
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This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 58 infants, aged 0-84 days, diagnosed with infantile colic. The babies received a 30-40 minute CST session once a week (experimental group) or no treatment (control group). Craniosacral therapy appears to be effective and safe for infantile colic by reducing the number of crying hours, the colic severity and increasing the total hours of sleep. •CST helps in reducing crying hours and colic severity in infantile colic. •CST helps to increase the sleep hours in infants dealing with infantile colic |
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Total Body Balancing Manual Techniques to Improve Patient Outcomes
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Total Body Balancing (TBB) is a specifically designed curriculum based on the osteopathic principle of holism that uses a total body approach to evaluate and treat the Total Body Lesion. The TBB treatment helps influence All Body systems. It is appropriate for Athletes, Orthopedic Patients, Geriatric Patients, Pediatric Patients, Internal Medicine patients, Wellness and Maintenance Patients. TBB balances the biomechanical structure of the body. Great Article!! |
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The Integrating Touch of CranioSacral Therapy
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Sometimes bodies are complex. People are complex. We may not know the full story of the body when we plan a treatment. In CST, we are lucky to be following the pace and direction of the body. In Liz's experience, practicing CST has been a journey of learning to trust, at deeper and deeper levels, in the body’s healing abilities. This practice of trust has had an expansive effect in my own being as well as for my clients. |
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Visceral Manipulation Application FOR TRAUMA AND WHIPLASH
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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. |
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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY PART III: IN THE FUTURE
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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. |
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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY PART I: ITS ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT
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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. |
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A Systematic Review of a Polyvagal Perspective on Embodied Contemplative Practices as Promoters of Cardiorespiratory Coupling and Traumatic Stress Recovery for PTSD and OCD: Research Methodologies and State of the Art
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USE OF CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY TO TREAT INFANT POST-TRAUMATIC TORTICOLLI
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BACKGROUND & PURPOSE: To describe the use of craniosacral therapy (CST) to improve ROM and posture in an infant with post-traumatic torticollis and C1–2 subluxation. OUTCOMES: Posture and ROM improved markedly in the first 4 weeks. Treatment continued weekly for 6 more months with consistent, though less dramatic, progress. Digital overlays of photographs allow comparative estimates of improvement. At discharge, patient achieved neutral head and neck posture in times of quiet standing and AROM beyond neutral in inversion. Mild asymmetry was still evident in stand-to-squat and in times of dynamic play. The child was discharged at nearly 24 months of age, with no imminent plans for additional CT scans or surgical intervention, to a hippotherapy program. DISCUSSION: While considerable literature exists on physical and surgical interventions for congenital torticollis, little is written on the treatment of traumatic torticollis in very young children. In this case, CST appeared to be an effective intervention for improving cervical posture and ROM in an infant with post-traumatic torticollis. |
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Testimonials from Professional Football Players Concussion Intensive Therapy Program
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On September 30th the Upledger Foundation, in conjunction with the Ricky Williams Foundation, completed the 2015 Football Players Concussion Intensive Therapy Program and Research Study. This year’s program treated seven former professional football players, two of whom were repeats from the 2014 study. The programs have consisted of extensive baseline intake testing, five consecutive days of twice daily CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and Neural Manipulation Therapy. At week’s end, a re-taking of the same tests concluded the program. Besides positive documented quantitative changes shown in the tests, all of the former players reported experiencing significant life-changing value, benefits and insight through receiving treatment, and participating in the dialogues of shared experiences. The personal testimonies below reflect some of what the participants experienced, and their desire to inform those institutions and organizations who are actively seeking to study the issues, and help improve the quality of life OF ANYONE suffering from brain injury, post traumatic stress, and other accumulated traumas. |
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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AS SUPPORT FOR A COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITION
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Great Read! CranioSacral Therapy has helped patients with various complex medical Conditions. Here is a story of a woman with many post op Surgery issues with the help of the therapist and her Medical Dr. she was able to have her second surgery with less pain and severe issues that she had before! At that time everything felt like pain and that would send off alarm bells in her sympathetic nervous
system. She was making frequent visits to the ER and suffered from urinary tract infections, difficulty
sleeping, significant pelvic pain, fistulas, depression and limited ability to sit and walk. |
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Long COVID Symptoms Linked to Effects on Vagus Nerve
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Several long COVID symptoms could be linked to the effects of the
coronavirus on a vital central nerve .The vagus nerve, which runs from the brain into the body, connects to
the heart, lungs, intestines, and several muscles involved with
swallowing. Those with long COVID and vagus nerve problems could face long term issues with their voice, a hard time swallowing, dizziness, a high
heart rate, low blood pressure, and diarrhea. |
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Brain Drain: A Look Inside the Brain's Waste Clearance System
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A joint research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the
University of Florida describes the first non-invasive and near real-time
visualization of the human brain’s waste-clearance system in Nature
Communications. The
lymphatic clearance system is all over the body for different organs, Why not the Brain? |
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The Role of the CranioSacral Therapist in the Treatment of Ankyloglossia (Tongue-Tie)
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Ankyloglossia, also known as Tongue Tie is a strain pattern of the muscles of the tongue.. These strain patterns may impact craniofacial development, anatomical structure as well as musculature and cranial nerve function. When there is difficulty eating and breathing, the stress felt by the system may result in activation of the autonomic nervous system putting the reticular activating/alarm system (RAS) into overdrive. A surgical release of the frenulum is only the first step in aiding the healing of the total body system. CranioSacral therapy is a modality that facilitates bringing the body into normal physiological motion and
functionality of the tongue strain. |
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Fascial Nomenclature: Update 2021, Part 1
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In the new millennium, we can find another group dedicated to the study of Fascial Tissue!. There definitely is a special distinction between the term Fascia and the Fascial System, the first term is equivalent to the description of the tissue( mesoscopic and microscopic scale), Fascia is a thin sheet or any other dissectible aggregations of connective tissue that forms beneath the skin. It encloses muscles and internal organs like straps to hold everything up. |
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Effect of Health-Promoting Agents on Exclusion-Zone Size
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It is now well-confirmed that hydrophilic surfaces including those within the cell generate structural changes in water. This interfacial water is ordered and acquires features different from the bulk. Amongst those features is the exclusion of colloidal and molecular solutes from extensive regions next to the hydrophilic surface, thereby earning it the label of “exclusion zone” (EZ) water. |
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The Fourth Phase of Water: A role in fascia?
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We learn that water has three phases: solid, liquid and vapor. But there is something more. In our laboratory at the University of Washington we have uncovered a fourth phase. This phase occurs next to water loving (hydrophilic) surfaces. It is surprisingly extensive, projecting out from surfaces by up to millions of molecular layers; and it exists almost everywhere. Water plays a role in everything we do !! Fascia is everywhere! |
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The Effectiveness of Neural Mobilization for Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of neural mobilization (NM) for musculoskeletal conditions with a neuropathic component. Neural Mobilization, is a movement-based intervention aimed at restoring the homeostasis in and around the nervous system. Benefits of Neural Manipulation for back and neck pain seemed to help patients!! Musculoskeletal disorders are the second biggest contributor to disability worldwide. |
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What is Fascia?
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Fascia is a layer of connective tissue that just cover organs muscles and bones. Body Fascia is multi-layered, and it plays an active role in the body. When Fascia is healthy, it is slippery and smooth. Surgeons used to think it was just a tissue that just covered the organs, muscles, and bones. Your Fascia is broken up into 4 main layers: superficial, deep, visceral, and parietal. Great Read to Understand what Fascia is!! |
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A Review of the Theoretical Fascial Models: Biotensegrity, Fascintegrity, and Myofacial Chains
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Looking back to the first articles about the terms of Fascia date back to 1800's The article describes how a surgery that was performed on a fracture of a leg resolved the pain and inflammation, separating the bands of the muscles and different tissue layers, the concept that the fascia is connective tissue, which separates and supports the muscle and its movements. Nowadays little has changed with the Fascia findings. The Fascia is a sheath,or a sheet that forms beneath the skin to hold up the separate muscles and other internal organs. |
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Reflections on osteopathic fascia treatment in the peripheral nervous system
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The peripheral nerve is composed of layers of Fascia tissue which can become a source of painif the way they slide is impeded. The nerves and the structures change as the adapt to the stimulus which is present ( mechanical, biochemical, electrical, or metabolic).The nervous system is subject to overload as when the joints move, undergoing compression and stretching, an example is when the elbow flexes when the ulnar nerve is stretched. Many Peripheral nerves can be palpated and directly moved for anatomical reasons. |
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Bone Tissue is an Integral Part of the Fascial System
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Bone tissue is the largest organ capable of producing autocrine and paracrine substances, influencing its own metabolism of the organs. Autocrine action stimulates a minor remodeling of the bone Osteoporosis., while paracrine action influences Insulin action. Finally we have added two more words to this fasciae of the human body exist as both solid and liquid structure. The facia is any tissue that contains features capable of responding to mechanical stimuli. The term Feeding because of the liquid bands, like the blood and the lymph feed of of the different tissues for the nourishment. |
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The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Neurological Relationships, Part 2
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This continuation of Part 1 is showing how the Five diaphragms reflect the concept with the clinician to guide the evaluations. The philosophy behind the latter and the Five diaphragms is to allow enough space between the different body of tissues ( muscular, visceral, vascular, and nervous), as if there is the possibility of better movement of the tissues. It would seem that you would have better movement for greater health and well being for the patient! |
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The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Neurological Relationships, Part 1
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In 1874 Dr. Still the founder of Osteopathy described a fundamental function of the fluids at work together but when an injury arises then the matter, fluids, and emotions will interrupt with all the fluids. The nourishment when there is an interruption due to an injury need further help to regulate the whole body so the fluids can flow more easily with the help of intervention to help the fluid flow properly. |
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Anatomy, Fascia Layers
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Facia is made up of sheets of connective tissue below the skin. These tissues attach, stabilize, impart strength, maintain vessels patency, and hold vital organs and separate muscles. The word Fascia was originally used by surgeons to describe the soft tissue encasing the body, organs and bones. Fascia forms as pearly white fibrous tissue , just like the light tissue that is seen when you take the skin off of a chicken. |
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Healthy Fats and Exclusion-zone size
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A fourth phase of water, labeled exclusion-zone or EZ, extends from surfaces Salient features include exclusion of molecule solutes and colloidal solutes, light absorbance. In cell systems, EZ water interfaces with membranes, macromolecules, and organelles and its buildup appears to be vital for function. For years healthy fats have gained a negative reputation over the last few decades. They have become more accepted. The absorbance of fats may be an important factor in promoting healthy fats. Ghee for me!! decades. |
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Effect of Health-Promoting Agents on Exclusion-Zone Size
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EZ Agents Water is the buildup of EZ honeycomb layers from hydrophilic surfaces of Nafion. Nafion contains oxygen atoms in its molecular structure and forms a template for the EZ water honeycombs. They used different types of agents including, tumeric, tylenol ,Aspirin, with EZ. It appears EZ expansion may be fundamental in overall health improvement! Very interesting!! |
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To Develop Professional Boundaries Means Understanding Shadow Projection
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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. |
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How CranioSacral Therapy Activates the Body's Self-Healing
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CranioSacral rhythm, which is separate from the breathing rhythm, separate from the heart rate. And that rhythm is the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid throughout the craniosacral system,” says Dagman. Encompassing various membranes and soft tissues, cerebrospinal fluid, and the bony structures of the spine, cranial bones and sacrum, the craniosacral system is the primary system in our body that encases and protects the central nervous system—whose function is vital to our overall health. Dagman was born in Siberia, where, if a healer was called to a rich household and a poor one simultaneously, the healer would attend to the poorer one first. With that ethos, she often shares her gift for healing pro-bono. |
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Factors Affecting Rehabilitation of Infants with Central Coordination Disorders during a three-month-long observation
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66 children who met the inclusion criteria were qualifed for rehabilitation at the WW visit and completed the 3-month procedure. For the purposes of basic characterization and grouping of factors potentially effecting the results of Andrzejewska et al rehabilitation, the so-called "maternal factors" and "childfactors" were distinguished in the first place.
– mother’s age at the time of delivery – duration of breastfeeding, from the moment of birth until the completion of the therapy provided in completed weeks. The following were analyzed among child-related factors: – the APGAR score obtained in the first minute of the child’s life – the week of gestation (gestational age) in which the child was born (Hbd) – the sex of the child – birth weight (BW) – the age of the child at first eligibility visit, which was equivalent to the beginning of rehabilitation - calculated based on the months completed since birth. Subsequently, the authors took into the type of delivery (natural vs Caesarean section) as well as the rehabilita-tion method (the Vojta method only vs the Vojta method combined with CranioSacral therapy). |
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A review of the Theoretical Fascial Models : Biotensegrity, Fascintegrity, and Myofascial Chains
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The movement of the human body implies the use of fascial continuum. The human body is based and managed by sensations called emotions, pain and movement. The Fascial tissue includes solid and liquid fascia such as body fluids as blood and lymph nodes. This article is a reflection on fascial models and how these are theoretical-scientific visions that are further investigated in this article. |
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Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Craniosacral Therapy: A Short Review
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This RCT (Random Controlled Trials) Studies Review is documenting both the safety and therapeutic effect of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy (CST), and leads the way to larger studies in different health care conditions so often incorporating CST as a complementary treatment. |
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Physical therapy for the treatment of respiratory issues using Systemic Manual Therapy protocols
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Amplification of the decongestive effect can occur by facilitating the motion of fluids away from the respiratory system which can become outside of the body. Protocols in this category are used as a diuretic reflex, the Barral by creating fascial release or increased motility in and around organs used for elimination. This study provided immediate practical implications to clinicians who have been using these protocols. Further prospective work and replication of these findings are needed to better interpret the results of this study. |
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Effect of occipitoatlantal decompression on cerebral blood flow dynamics as evaluated by Doppler ultrasonography
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Osteopathic manipulative treatment reduces symptoms in patients with headache disorders. Patients with headache disorders who visit osteopathic physicians to have manipulation done, seem to improve the area where soft tissue experience a reduction of symptoms as part of their treatment plan. Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive tool that can be used to check the blood flow in the arteries for restrictions with OMT seem to help the patient out. |
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Effects of CranioSacral therapy upon symptoms of post-acute concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome: A pilot study
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Professional Athletes, other events like car accidents, head blow trauma and patients seeking medical treatment were studied through CranioSacral Therapy. Most patients are assumed to recover from concussions in one to three months through the normal process of rest. Persistent symptoms are beyond healing allowances, ranging from days to months and are referred to Post-Concussion Syndrome CranioSacral Therapy (Upledger-CST) was recommended to all the study group patients, which monitored their visits, they were able to return to a semblance of their pre-injury activities with the CST treatments. |
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Craniosacral Therapy in the Midwifery Model of Care
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CranioSacral Therapy is one of the most wonderful relaxing bodywork done by midwives, doulas and childbirth professionals. The CranioSacral system develops shortly after conception. It happens when the first of the cells divides in the womb and forms the primal midline that becomes our spine. CST helps the mother to relax and relieves restrictions in the body. After birth CST helps to gently do bodywork for the newborn infants, babies and children after some have traumatic births. A Great Read !!! |
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Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical care.
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Low back pain is one of those symptoms that can last from 4 weeks, subacute usually last 4-12 weeks. Chronic low back pain last more than 12 weeks. There are many different therapies which usually starts out with massage therapies exercises, yoga etc. If the pain becomes chronic the patient may have to go to more options to the failed treatments. |
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Respiratory influence on CSF flow
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Current theories suggest that waste solutes are cleared from the brain via the CSF flow, diven by pressure pulsations of possibly both cardiac and respiratory origin. In this study, we explored the importance of respiratory versus cardiac pressure gradients for CSF flow within one of the main conduits of the brain, the cerebral aqueduct. Pressure gradients underlying CSF flow in the cerebral aqueduct are dominated by cardiac pulsations, but induce CSF flow volumes dominated by respiration. |
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Naturopathic Oncology Care for Pediatric Cancers: A Practice Survey
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Pediatric cancer can sometimes need other options for cancer care. Many of the children respond to other alternative medicine such as CranioSacral therapies and other Manipulations instead of traditional medicine. Research has shown in patients that they responded well to these alternative Medicines. The also tried other medicinal meds like Vitamins and Green Tea which is an antioxident. |
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Rhinitis: The Osteopathic Modular Approach
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The osteopathic approach to rhinitis. The musculoskeletal system plays a substantial role in the management of rhinitis with OMT techniques. (osteopathic manipulative treatment) Lymphatic techniques were used to help improve the Lymphatic system. Rhinitis can affect your mental, emotional, social and spiritual well being. Rhinitis can effect your sleep, facial pain and cause depression. They recommend future research in this field of OMT. These were based on whole body approach, based on experts in this field. This research was done at the University Hospitals Osteopathic Consortium in Cleveland, OHIO |
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Objectivation of an Educational Model in Cranial Osteopathy Based on Experience
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Professional Osteopaths were selected based on their degree of experience. The highest selected was with more that 15 yrs experience in Cranial Osteopathy. They did experiments that were repeated 25 times bringing the skull to open measurements. An open cadaver skull was used to perform the measurements in a structure that was most like doing a daily consultation. The rhythm represent interaction between tissues and fluids that make up the structure, with it can be used as a diagnosis. |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Migraine
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Migraine |
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CranialSacral Therapy - Long COVID
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Long COVID |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Glial Work Helps Concussion Recovery
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Glial Work Helps Concussion Recovery |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Sensory Integration Dysfunction in a Child
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Sensory Integration Dysfunction in a Child |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Working with a Spontaneous CSF Leak
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Working with a Spontaneous CSF Leak |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Reduces Perseveration in a Client with Cohen Syndrome
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Reduces Perseveration in a Client with Cohen Syndrome |
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Manual therapy for the pediatric population: a systematic review
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Parents have been using a variety of therapies for pediatric conditions including manual therapy and soft tissue therapy. Different studies have been used as observational tools for different age groups. The study of one group was crying babies. They were able to prove that crying infants improved with manual Osteopathy manipulation and CranioSacral Manual Therapies. |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Newborn with Poor Latch/FTT, Upset Mother
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Upledger Institute International CranioSacral Therapy - Newborn with Poor Latch/FTT, Upset Mother |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Difficulty Conceiving/Fertility
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Difficulty Conceiving/Fertility |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Developmental Delay
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Developmental Delay |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Bump on the Head/Seizures
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Upledger Institute International Case Study |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Back Pain or Heart Attack?
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Upledger Institute International Case Study |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Anxiety and Poor Sleep
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Upledger Institute International Case Study |
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The Effects of Massage Therapy on Pain Management in the Acute Care Setting
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Pain management remains a critical issue for hospitals, they are trying to integrate Massage Therapy as a part of the team management for patient care. The study was conducted on patients from medical, surgery and obstetrics departments. Each session was 30 minutes. They were able to see the difference in the pain levels from 0 to 10 before and then after the therapy. Before the massage they recorded the pain levels most patients were around 5.18, after their massage, their levels went down to 2.33 a significant difference. |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Anxiety and Depression Following Family Tragedy
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Anxiety and Depression Following Family Tragedy |
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Cranial Treatment and Spinal Manipulation for a Patient With Low Back Pain: A Case Study
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Chronic low back pain is a common problem, this case study was about a man who fell on his head and neck without any fractures, but his sphenoid bone was treated because of an apparent lesion. Before his treatment he was limited in diving to work and standing still for 15 minutes. After his treatment, he was symptom free. In this case, there was a major improvement in low back pain after performing the Cranial techniques. |
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Osteopathische versus orthopädische Behandlung der chronischen Epicondylopathia humeri radialis: Eine randomisiert kontrollierte Untersuchung
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Can an Osteopathic treatment help the muscles in the hand caused by an overload of the extensor muscles usually in the dominant hand. Osteopathic treatment was used exclusively manually, with parieral, visceral, and cranioSacral therapy individually chosen for each patient. Four common test were used to see if a difference was made in each patient. They were not able to come to a conclusion to successfully treat this. |
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Effect of Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine on an Aged Rat Model of Alzheimer Disease
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Alzheimer is the 6th leading cause of death's in the United States. An accumulation of metabolic waste composed of extracellular deposits seem to contribute to the Alzheimer's disease. The healthy brain has more rapid fluid and facilitates the clearance of macromolecules from the brain. The aging brain there is a reduction in the pulsation of cerebral vasculature in the fluid exchange. They have done trials with great results. |
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CASE STUDY IN PEDIATRIC ASTHMA: THE CORRECTIVE ASPECT OF CRANIOSACRAL FASCIAL THERAPY
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A young boy with Asthma was treated with CranioSacral Therapy for 7 consecutive visits and was treated for various traumatic events from birth to 9 yrs of age. After the first visit his mother noticed that his airways seemed to be more open. Frequently, the parents can identify specific traumatic event that may have been a trigger for their child's asthma. Since the body is totally interconnected through the CranioSacral fascial system, a child's asthma, earaches, and headaches may all be connected. This is a Great Read!! |
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Inclusion of Chiropractic care in multidisciplinary management of a child with Prader-Willi syndrome: a case report
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This case report is about Prader-Willi syndrome, there are 1 in 8000 to 1 in 25,000 births in the United States. This syndrome has many challenges for a child born with this defect. They have many issue with feeding , developmental delays, behavioral problems, prone to scoliosis with other issues. They decided to do Chiropractic adjustments and CranioSacral therapy with other therapies. They noticed much improvement in her treatment plan of twice weekly. Overall she had improved her abilities to sleep better, control anxiety and help her to focus. This report shows improvements and progression was a success due to multiple therapies. |
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Craniosacral Therapy Use in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
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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!! |
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Cranial Strain Patterns Associated With Concussions
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Treatments for Concussions with 16 patients who consented to participate, age range from 18 to 26 yrs. 10 men and 6 women. These participants found that some had other impairments that came from non-physiologic somatic dysfunctions that could help manage post-concussion symptoms. Future studies should also examine the relationships between different types of concussions. The study shows that more physicians and patients needed to be studied for more conclusive results. |
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The Role of Physical Therapy in Craniofacial Pain Disorders: An Adjunct to Dental Pain Management
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Craniofacial pain disorders such as TMJ, Headaches, emotional issues and stress can cause significant pain in patients. Posture and alignment of your body may cause a lot of these symptoms. Working with a Therapist, Dentist and other therapies seem to help the patient to feel much better after treatment. The treatment plan is formulated with the physician/dentist is the best way to help the patient achieve the best results. |
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Interventions for preventing and treating low-back and pelvic pain during pregnancy
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Pain and Lower back pain during pregnancy which often gets worse as pregnancy progresses. Studies find that different treatments that may help along the way of the pregnancy. They took pregnant women from the age of 16 to 45 years of age who were having problems with pelvic and low back pain. It will show what seemed to work better for each group. Some did exercise, some wore a pelvic belts. Studies showed there wasn't enough evidence to make a confident decisions about these complaints. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) was implemented with better results than other types of studies. |
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CranioSacral Therapy....What is it really?
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CST- CranioSacral Therapy is a light touch manual therapy that works with the body's self-correcting mechanism to affect multiple structual and physiological systems in attaining greater health and well being. As the name implies, it involves mobilizing restrictions within the cranium and the sacrum.It really is a whole body approach. It is practiced by various healthcare professional who have a license to touch. |
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Craniosacral Therapy Treatment – Recovery Through Touch
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CranioSacral Therapy is a treatment to open up the Cerebrospinal Fluid in the body, which can have restrictions. With a gentle light touch the Therapist can open up the restricted areas and help the fluid and identify flow blockage. It's vital not to miss out on alternative medicine to help a persons body heal. |
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Neural mobilization as a therapeutic option in the treatment of stroke.
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Accordingly, studies suggest that
stretching of the peripheral nerve through exercises proposed
by the neural mobilization (NM) technique can be useful in
physical rehabilitation of patients with lesions of the nervous
system. A case study with a 76 year old with stroke Neural Mobilization was taken for them with a therapeutic approach to rehabilitate them. |
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EFFICACY OF NEURAL MOBILIZATION AND MID-CARPAL MOBILIZATION IN THE TREATMENT OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
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Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) 36 patients with evidence of CTS participated in a study . Both groups were put into 2 different intervention group study. Group 1 Only median nerve neuro-mobilization was applicated. Group 2- median nerve neuro-mobilization technique with other Mid-carpel distraction using manual therapy technique. It is concluded that the combination of these 2 techniques may be effective in the treatment of CTS. More studies are needed. |
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Effects of CranioSacral therapy upon symptoms of post acute concussion and Post Concussion Syndrome: A Pilot Study
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CST CranioSacral Therapy is used to treat concussions effects and Post concussion symptoms. In a study CST was able to help patients with concussions of 6 months or more with symptoms. Patient reported that there were critical changes when they were treated. After having CST therapy they have indicated that they would refer others for CST. |
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Effects of neural mobilization on individuals with chronic low back pain
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The objective of this study on individuals with chronic low back pain see possible changes in pain, motor behavior and on cytokine quantification before and after treatment. Results showed a reduction of pain in approximately 70% between the assessment. The technique was able to reduce pain intensity and increase the mobility of the volunteers. |
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Nueral mobilization as a therapeutic option in the treatment of Stroke
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The neural mobilization aimed to functional recovery of the nervous system. Little is known how it's effects in patients affected by stroke. Six studies were being reviewed as for a treatment of Neural Manipulation, with the NM protocol. The studies revealed beneficial effects helped with muscle tone, range of motion, and functionality of patients affected by having a stroke. |
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Effects of Osteopathic Visceral Treatment in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) A group of patients 60 with GERD who received osteopathic techniques without exerting therapeutic force. Before and after between groups. The application of the osteopathic manual treatments in subjects with GERD produced a significant amount of improvement in symptoms one week after treatment. |
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Newly Detailed nerve links between brain and other organs shape thoughts, memories, and feeling
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In the 1930's neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield pioneered a daring new kind f cartography. He delicately touched an electrode to the exposed brains of his awake, consenting patients and asked what they felt as the currents his different areas of the brain. He was able to probe through different areas of the brain to see the reactions of the patients by stimulating the different areas, some were nauseated, some triggered seizures and other parts of the body movements. |
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The effect of oscillating-energy manual therapy on lateral epicondylitis: a randomized, placebo-control, double-blinded study
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The Department of Physical Therapy, North GA College tried to conventional treatments on inflammatory functions of the wrist and hand extensor muscles. Oscillating-energy Manual Therapy also known as V-Spread, is a CranioSacral technique that has been clinically used for treating tender points over the suture lines over the skull. |
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The use and benefits of Craniosacral Therapy in primary health care: a prospective cohort study
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Patients use treatment complementary to primary care. Patients who are in chronicle pain may use complementary treatments beside standard medical care. It can also help not only adults but young children and adolescents too! CranioSacral Therapy is one of the alternative Therapies which has helped all with its very gentle fascial palpation techniques. |
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The efficacy of manual therapy and exercise for treating non-specific neck pain: A systematic review
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Evidence will show that exercise can be of upmost help to patients with different stages of neck pain. Manual therapy in different form seems to help them to be able to perform more task with the help of exercise. Mobilization did not improve without exercise. Great Read!! |
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Active Visceral Manipulation Associated With Conventional Physiotherapy in People With Chronic Low Back Pain and Visceral Dysfunction: A Preliminary, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
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Chronic low back pain has turned into a worldwide problem. The most common indication for treating this condition is through physical exercise because it improves aerobic capacity and muscular strength. which seems to help individuals with this pain to perform their daily routines of living. |
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The immediate effects of sigmoid colon manipulation on pressure pain thresholds in the lumbar spine
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Visceral Manipulation is being used by the UK osteopaths. Pressure pain thresholds were measured to investigate 15 asymptomatic subjects. This study provides new experimental evidence that the visceral manual therapy can produces immediate Hypo in somatic structures to the organ being mobilized in asymptomatic subjects |
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The Other Side of the Fascia: Visceral Fascia, Part 2
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In a clinical practice and in teaching medicine the visceral manipulation approach is included. In this second part of the article it will give conclusive definition of fascia and explain embryological development of the heart and how fascial tissue can be a subject to manual treatment. |
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The Other Side of the Fascia: The Smooth Muscle Part 1
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The fascia is any tissue that contains features capable of responding to mechanical stimuli. The fascial continuum is the result of the evolution of the perfect synergy among different tissues, liquids and solids, capable of supporting, dividing, penetrating, feeding and connecting all the districts of the body, from the epidermis to the bone.
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Does the addition of visceral manipulation improves outcomes for patients with low back pain? Rational and study protocol
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Active participants were treated for the same minimum and maximum number of sessions per week, one placebo and one with Visceral Manipulation. Patients that were treated will be evaluated for a secondary analysis to investigate who responds to the Visceral Manipulation. |
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The effect of a six-week osteopathic visceral manipulation in patients with non specific chronic low back pain and functional constipation
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Recent research shows low back pain can cause more years of disability than any other health condition. Chronic pain is a public health problem that debilitate work absenteeism. Low back Pain is the number 1 cause to first contact practitioners and chiropractors and osteopaths. |
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VISCERAL MANIPULATION TO TREAT FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION IN STROKE SURVIVORS: A RANDOMIZED, CONTROLLED, DOUBLE-BLIND, CLINICAL TRIAL
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Thirty stroke survivors were allocated to a experimental group surrounding the bowels that may have lost their capacity to defecate. Visceral Manipulation was used in one of the groups while the other group superficial touching over the intestines. Visceral manipulation can be a part of neurologic rehab to improve symptoms of constipation in stroke survivors. At a very successful rate. |
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PT Classroom-Energetic balancing WE ARE MADE OF ENERGY
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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!!! |
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CranioSacral Therapy & Autism
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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. |
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The CranioSacral Still Point
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Still Point refers to gradual slowing down and eventual waning of the CranSacral Rhythm (CSR). Andrew Taylor Still, MD the father of osteopathy on whose work CST is based, described CSF as one of the highest known elements.... contained in the body. It's important to ensure good CSF flow inflow and outflow, the body has devised a regenerative, self corrective mechanism where by this rhythmic flow where it comes to a standstill. The inducer opens up the flow while laying on it for about 20 minutes. |
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Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques on Conditions Affecting the Musculoskeletal System: A Systematic Review
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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. |
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Activation of the cholinergic antiinflammatory reflex by occipitoatlantal decompression and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
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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. |
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Promote CranioSacral Therapy in your Community
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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. |
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Effect of Visceral Manipulation on Forward Head Posture in Subjects with Chronic non-specific Neck Pain- A Pilot Study
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Forward head posture (FHP) is defined as the protrusion of the head in the sagital plane so the the head is placed anterior to the trunk. Forward head posture is one of the reasons that the changes in biochemical stress around the cervical spine leading to neck pain, headache, temporomandibular, and muscular dysfunction. The prevalence of neck pain varies and is more common in females and high income countries. Patients without a well identified source for their neck pain are labeled as having idiopathic, mechanical or non specific neck pain. Jean Pierre Barral developed Visceral Manipulation the French Osteopath. |
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The use and benefits of Craniosacral Therapy in primary health care: a prospective cohort study
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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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Gut-brain Axis and migraine headache: a comprehensive review
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Gut-brain Axis and migraine headache: a comprehensive review - The terminology “gut-brain axis “points out a bidirectional relationship between the GI system and the central nervous system (CNS) . The present review article aims to discuss the direct and indirect evidence suggesting relationships between migraine and the gut-brain axis.
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The effect of visceral manipulation on Diastasis Recti Abdominis(DRA): A case series
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Four treatments of Visceral Manipulation appear to be effective in decreasing DRA measurements in 3 of women. Patients presented chief complaints of low back pain, abdominal pain, and vulvar burning and itching. After having 4 Treatments of VM. These changes remained stable for 6 months to 16 months. |
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Lymphatic Balancing for the orthopedic patient
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Lymphatic balancing builds on the principle based concepts of Dr. Still, while incorporating the use of gentle rythmi-cal pumping techniques to encourage a healthy flow of the lymph system. The lymphatic system is made up of thin tubes that run through our system and organs that collect and filter the lymph. One of the basic tenets of osteopathic medicine in the hierarchy of healing is the principle that the fluids of movement are essential to maintain health.
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Behandlung der viszeralen Gefäße aus osteopathischer Sicht
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Treatment of the Visceral Vascular Structures from a Manual Osteopathic Viewpoint. |
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Fascia Focused Manual Therapy Interventions-Proposed Treatment for Post-COVID Syndrome
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The Covid Virus has surpassed 57 million globally and numbers are exponentially increasing weekly. Based on current research this short report proposes that appropriate actions are being taken with the fascia focused manual and movement therapy interventions will assist patients experiencing on-going related pain and a wide range of functional issues. |
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Case Report: Manual therapies promote resolution of persistent post-concussion symptoms in a 24- year- old athlete
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This case report illustrates treatment outcomes of athletes with an 18 month history of post concussion syndrome who received a series of mixed therapies. they had persistant symptoms that were debilitating from school work and leisure activities. |
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Post Covid -19 Syndrome
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Some people more women than men are experiencing from acute Covid-19 illness. The symptoms are similar to Dysautonomia, chronic fatigue syndrome, severe fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, rapid heart rate, and inflammation. There are so many different illnesses Dr's are upside down on the Post Covid-19 Syndrome. Did you know that many Covid-19 patients may develop Dysautonomia after they contract the virus? This article discusses how Dysautonomia may be lingering symptom from Covid-19. |
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Redefining Covid-19: Months after infection, patients report breathing difficulty, excessive fatigue
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Did you know that many Covid-19 patients may develop Dysautonomia after they contract the virus? The Dysautonomia Project (TDP- non-profit group) advocates that CranioSacral Therapy/Manual Therapy is one of the top 10 non-pharmacological treatments for this disorder. This article discusses how dysautonomia may be lingering symptom from Covid-19. It's been 5 months since Lucy Gahan contracted Covid-19 and her life still hasn't turned back to normal. The disease causes what she calls "STORMS" disabling periods when she feels shortness of breath, numbness in her hands and feet and her heart rate shoots up from simple task. Many hospitalized Covid patients are at risk to become long haulers |
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Polyvagal Theory and How it Relates to Social Cues
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You may not realize it , but you are walking around in the world each day reading thousands of social cues in movement in your environment. In our interacting with others, we pick up different expressions, tones, bodily movement, and more. We are constantly busy observing and interacting with the world and others as apart of the human experience. Our nervous system helps control things like heart rate, digestion, and salivation. |
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Signs You've Already Had Covid, Warns Dr Fauci
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While fatigue is one of the initial symptoms signaling an infection, the majority of long haulers continue to experience overwhelming exhaustion long after the virus is gone. The Dysautonomia Project (TDP- a non profit group) advocates that CranioSacral Therapy/ Manual Therapy is one of the top ten non-pharmacological treatments for this disorder. Do you know that many Covid -19 patients may develop Dysautonimia after they contract the virus This article discusses how Dysautonomia may be lingering symptom from Covid-19 |
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Ask the Expert: Patricia Rogers of Body to Brain
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Many approaches to addiction recovery incorporate a variety of practices that improve body awareness, including yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based interventions and CranioSacral therapy. These help to stimulate the nervous system and improve substance abuse disorder. Body Awareness practices have been shown to decrease the stress level and reduce substance cravings. |
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The Cross-Talk Between Gut Microbiota and Lungs in Common Lung Diseases
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An emerging area of intense interest is the role of gut–lung axis in the pathogenesis of lung diseases. Increasing studies indicated that alterations in the gut microbial species and metabolites have been linked to changes in immune responses and inflammation as well as the disease development in the lungs.
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Craniosacral Therapy 101 with Dr. Charles T. Ortiz
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Dr. Charles is a practicing dentist and has been in the profession for over 24 years. He practices therapy for TMJ , arthritis and related stress. In 2014 who was finding out that a patient was having a difficult time with his TMJ condition. Dr. Charles felt he had to find a new way to help patients so he enrolled in Upledger Institute International, and took core classes in CranioSacral Therapy(CST). |
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Effect of visceral manipulation on pain, mobility and functional disability in subjects with right shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
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This research article explores the effect of organ specific visceral manipulation on adhesive capsulitis, in subjects with right shoulder capsulitis. Visceral manipulation of liver has shown to increase right shoulder or called frozen shoulder. It seems to peak at the age of 56 yrs. It is believed that inflammation in the rotator interval, results in painful motion and subsequent fibrosis, and stiffness that limits movements. Visceral Manipulation of liver has shown to increases in right shoulder range of motions. Adhesive Capsulitis is a common painful and debilitating condition .
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Top 10 Non-Pharmacological Treatments
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Cranio-Sacral/Manual Therapy Increasing relaxation and reducing stress with a light touch therapy in regions of the spinal cord associated with parasympathetic nerves. Some evidence that heart rate variability may improve. More research is needed. |
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The Body Tells Our Story
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This is an article about research on Epigenetics. Science is in the infancy of epigenetic research, the first step is to upgrade our inner environment. Lifestyle choices will effect epigenetics. With these changes we heal in a cellular level. Our electromagnetic field affect our beliefs and emotions, which affects our biology. Dr. John Upledger taught us to include the dimensions beyond biochemistry |
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CranioSacral Therapy for Newborns
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Dr. John Upledger and CranioSacral Therapy for Newborns has been around for years. It can heal infants with all kinds of issues including Colic, Constipation, Tongue tie, Torticollis, Hip Dysplasia. The light touch help babies to relax and leads to an unwinding of restriction patterns. |
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Silent Killers - Carrie Ann Inaba
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Carrie Ann Inaba on Dancing with the Stars, has had an autoimmune illness for years - Sjogren's Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. She has created a regime of CranioSacral Therapy, acupuncture, yoga, Pilates and Reiki to deal iwth the pain she experiences as a result of her conditions. |
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Direct Measurement of the Rhythmic Motions of the Human Head Identifies a Third Rhythm
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A central concept in CranioSacral Therapy, and at the same time controversial, is the concept of a unique rhythmic movement separate from arterial and respiratory rhythms. Palpation of the unique rhythm is central and used worldwide by a high number of therapists. A significant source of the criticism and controversy of both the existence and reported range of a unique rhythm in humans is the subjective approach to study rhythmic movements by palpation. The aim of this study was: 1. to characterize the rhythmic movements on the head relating to the arterial, respiratory and a possible third rhythm. 2. to describe the nature of the third rhythm. 3. to define the normative range of the third rhythm in humans using an objective method. In humans, a third rhythm separate from arterial and respiratory rhythms was observed. The third rhythm was characterized by its normative range in a population (n=50) and its dynamic range within each individual. Having developed an objective approach for studying this third rhythm might form the future basis for clinical and physiological studies of craniosacral function and dysfunction. |
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Inside The Exclusive German Spa Victoria Beckham Can’t Get Enough Of
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Post-Fashion Week Victoria Beckham has return to Villa Stephanie in Germany for a 7 day retreat, with all the holistic and spa treatments anyone would desire. CranioSacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, and other treatments are offered there! |
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A Comment on the Relationship of Recent Research on CSF Production and Reabsorption to the Pressurestat Model
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Interesting research has come out on how cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced and reabsorbed in the central nervous system (CNS). This research totally transformed our understanding of this neurological process. I wanted to comment briefly on the relationship of this recent research to the pressurestat model that is taught in Upledger CranioSacral Therapy classes. |
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Treatment of Panic Disorder by Trigeminal nerve manipulation: A case Series
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Two patients with Panic Disorder relieved their symptoms by manual manipulation of the nerve branches. The Manipulation was performed on the Oral cavity of both patients who had molar issues in their pastimes. Within the first session, both were able to relieve their Panic Disorder significantly. |
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PT Classroom-Muscle Balancing: Criterion-Based Evaluation and Treatment of the Knee Complex
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Muscle Balancing is part of the extensive manual-therapy curriculum. When Indicated on a criterion-based evaluation. The muscle Balancing treatment approach helps to reduce muscle tenderness, protective muscle spasm, fascial tension, and pain. Muscle Balancing increases joint mobility, decreases swelling restores proper joint biomechanics, improves functional ROM, and normalizes posture alignment. |
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Energetic Balancing Total Body
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Energy Medicine perspective refers to subtle forces frequently described as a vital force or life force that flows through the body. Since all matter and psychological processes ( thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and consciousness) are composed of energy, the physical body, therefore, the manifestation or representation of an energy field made of dynamic segments of vibration. Total Energetic Body Balancing bridges the gap between traditional bodywork and energy medicine. |
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Muscles, Connective Tissue Between Organs Influence Illness
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Researchers have begun to pay attention to Fascia, but connective tissue may hold the clues to a wide array of diseases including IBD. Fascia with mechanical forces is usually thought of as it pertains to the musculoskeletal system. The function is being realized throughout all body systems!! |
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Cerebrospinal Fluid "What is it and Where to Find it"
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The brain is about 80% water and 20% of the water is extracellular. The cranial system also contains blood, lymph, and cerebrospinal fluid. Each of these fluids serves as very specific functions of the brain. The cerebrospinal fluid serves as a shock absorber in head "jolts". It also serves as a vehicle to transfer hormones and peptides of all kinds. |
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The Pathway to Healing The Importance of Treating the Lymphatic System ( for the Orthopedic Patient)
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How does the body heal after an injury? Trauma and Injury affect multiple body systems. For health, homeostasis, and healing, all tissues need unobstructed inflow supply and unobstructed outflow return of all vital structures(nerves, arteries, veins, and lymphatic system). Another key factor for tissue healing is that there must be a balanced nerve flow or nerve conduction to/from the tissues, brain, and spinal cord. |
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The State of Affairs-Alzheimer's Research
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When it comes to Alzheimer's research there are some interesting facts to consider. In the past 10 years, there have been some exciting discoveries in the field of neurology and brain science. Dr. John Upledger researched and pointed out the role of cerebral spinal fluid as it circulates throughout the body. As we age there are so many different factors that can cause Alzheimer's. Reading this article will help explain all of the factors and research. |
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The Vagus Nerve and Our Digestive Tract
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It is clear that our digestive system is dependent upon the healthy vagal tone. Visceral manipulation of the organs of the digestive system stimulates the environment surrounding the organs. Gentle yet specific techniques mobilize the wall of the digestive tract also stimulating the nerve receptors in these muscles. This article focuses on how the vagus nerve impacts our digestive system with massage therapy and visceral manipulation. |
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CPTST, PTSD and Intergenerational Trauma: We Are in This Together(and 8 tips for Healing)
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It's been a tough few weeks for all of us. I have noticed how important it is for those of us suffering to know there are other people struggling just like us. If you suffer trauma sometimes you feel alone! There are 8 tips to help the healing process! CST helps to regulate the Nervous System. |
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Money and Worth : What stories do you tell yourself about financial success?
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Money is a deeply emotional subject for most of us because it is so intimately woven in with the concept of worthiness. Clients value what they pay for to put it simply if you don't have a fair exchange, people won't value what you have to offer. |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Concussion
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Concussion |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Vertigo
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Vertigo |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Spastic Cerebral Palsy
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Spastic Cerebral Palsy |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Sensory Processing Disorder
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Sensory Processing Disorder |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Lactation & Torticollis
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Lactation & Torticollis |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Headaches, Fatigue and Vision Issures
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Headaches, Fatigue and Vision Issues |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Difficulty Feeding & Latching Bottle
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Difficulty Feeding & Latching Bottle |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Anxiety and Nervous System
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Anxiety and Nervous System |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Tremors, Lower Back Pain & stiffness
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Tremors, Lower Back Pain & Stiffness |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Severe Jaw Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Severe Jaw Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Severe Headaches/Weaknesss in Left Side
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Severe Headaches/Weakness in Left Side |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Relieve Symptoms Caused by Unexpressed Mourning and Fear
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Relieve Symptoms Caused by Unexpressed Mourning and Fear |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Preventive Treatment for Aging
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Preventive Treatment for Aging |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Mild Cerebral Palsy
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Mild Cerebral Palsy |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Low Suction During Nursing
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Low Suction During Nursing |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Headaches & Net Pain with No Energy
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Headache & Neck Pain with No Energy |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Headache and Unbalanced Feeling
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Headache and Unbalanced Feeling |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Head Injury
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Head Injury |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Dizziness
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Dizziness |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Concussion and Facial Surgery
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Concussion and Facial Surgery |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Conception, Pregnancy and Birth
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Conception, Pregnancy and Birth |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Chronic Back Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Chronic Back Pain |
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Celebrity Pilates Instructor Nona Gleyzer Shares How to Get Your Mind and Body in Shape
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The fitness guru Nonna Gleyzer has worked with many Celebrities, going for all things Mind Body and Soul. Her work is creating a complete balance of the body. She uses CranioSacral therapy and other therapies including conditioning and training. |
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Comparative Study of Muscle Energy Technique, CranioSacral Therapy, and sensory-motor training effects on postural control in patients with Nonspecific chronic low back pain
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Malalignment in the pelvic and spinal regions exist in 90/80 % of the adult population. CST is one of the treatments that is believed to release the tension of the muscles, ligaments, and fascia in the sacral zone. After the last treatment and after 2 months follow-up, all the parameters of COP were measured. The results showed CST had a significant difference in recovery. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study - Childhood Sexual Trauma
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Childhood Sexual Trauma |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Back Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Back Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Back and Neck Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Back and Neck Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Vertigo
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Vertigo |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Sacral Concussion
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Sacral Concussion |
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CranioSacral Therapy and TORTICOLLIS: Gently Unraveling Tension without Tears
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CranioSacral Therapy in treating babies with torticollis, the shortening or tightening of the neck muscles on one side or the other causing the babies head to tilt. This is an article about Brandon diagnosed with asymmetries in the face and cranium. He was treated with CranioSacral Therapy and improved rapidly from the 5th percentile to the 50th percentile in 40 days. It was noted that CranioSacral Therapy was more cost-efficient and less intrusive than traditional treatment. |
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Mobile Doc to the Rescue
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Millie Woody takes her talents as CranialSacral Therapy(CST) to equine injuries. Equine CranioSacral Therapy(CST) is a hands-on technique to the horse's body to release restrictions in the musculoskeletal system in the fascia. It is a tissue that weaves the whole body like a spider web. Millie did CranioSacral Therapy on a horse who had a hematoma on her left inner leg the size of a basketball. Within a few months of CST and other work, she was able to stimulate pain and restore motion. |
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Stress, Solitude, and Being Single
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I've been through enough traumatic situations in my life to see the value in a spiritual and self-care toolbox to support my well being during periods of anxiety or depression. It was a hug from an acquaintance at a networking lunch we hugged and then a painful thought washed over me, I don't know when I will be touched again. |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Panic
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Upledger Institute Intenational Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Panic |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Migraine
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Migraine |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Lower Abdominal Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Lower Abdominal Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Headaches
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Headaches |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Headache and Focusing Problems
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Headache and Focusing Problems |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Fibromyalgia
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Fibromyalgia |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Concussion
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Concussion |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Chronic Neck Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Chronic Neck Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy Chronic Low Back Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Chronic Low Back Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Chronic Insomnia
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Upledger Insitute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Chronic Insomnia |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Breast Cancer Chronic Pain
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Breast Cancer Chronic Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Bipolar Disorder
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Upledger Insitute Intenational Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Bipolar Disorder |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Auto Accident Neck Lower Back Pain
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Upledger Institute Intenational Case Study Craniosacral Therapy - Auto Accident Neck Lower Back Pain |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Anxiety
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Upledger Institute International Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Anxiety |
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Visceral Manipulation 101 Address A Lifetime Of Strains
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Visceral Manipulation is a technique that addresses visceral dysfunction. Visceral dysfunction is when fluids, nutrition, and nerve conductivity are compromised. The visceral dysfunctional area will also have multiple parameters of restricted motion and thermal changes and fluid movement associated with neurological changes. The BODY produces many strains over a lifetime. Treating the most important strain on the body will have the largest effect on the body. |
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Osteopathy and Influenza
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Osteopaths treated Influenza by Osteopathic Manipulation making sure that the circulation in the body is functioning. So Influenza is the response of the accumulation of dead cells caused by the Virus; not the virus itself. The Osteopath keeps the circulation and the white cells moving at their best to deal with the rapid accumulation of the EC Cells. As long as the EC cells are cleared at a rate that your body is comfortable with you will not exhibit the signs and symptoms of Influenza.ury Great Read for this Era !!! |
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BI Inspire April 2020
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Follow up materials to Online Meeting offered April 4-5, 2020 BI Inspire | By Ron Mariotti, ND, BI-D ~ Exploring the general vascular system and how the Barral approach will help facilitate function in the respiratory, circulatory and immune systems BI Inspire | By Eric Marlien, PT, DO, BI-D ~ Global Integration of the stress response and how to reach physiological equilibrium |
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Visceral Inflammation and Immune Activation Stress the Brain
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Stress is a dynamic process that affects an organism, the outcome depending on the severity and duration of the stressors involved. The relationship between stress and the immune system is bidirectional and has an impact on the immune function. The Gut and the brain have interactions between peripheral immune activation especially in the visceral system and the brain functions of behavior and stress coping. |
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Can Natural remedies bring an end to migraines??
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Migraines affect 1 in 7 people in the UK. Hormones have been linked to the issue. Migraines can be extremely debilitating. Hannah Charman has met a number of patients who suffer Migraines after a head or spinal injury. Often times these people do well with CranioSacral Therapy. |
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Safety of Osteopathic Cranil Manipulative Medicine as an adjunct to Conventional Post-concussion Symptom Management: A Pilot Study
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Patients who sustained a concussion were recruited from an outpatient clinic by a neuropsychologist specializing in concussions. All were said to have Cranial dysfunction in their concussions. They self-reported adverse events during or after 1 session. Osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine was considered safe treatment option. |
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Treatment and Prognosis for Post Concussion Syndrome
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People with mild traumatic brain injury may later develop Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS). Symptoms of PCS may develop several weeks or months after the injury. Treatment of PCS focuses on relieving the individual symptoms. CranioSacral Therapy may be effective at treating headaches , as well as neck and back pain that are common in PCS |
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Effects of CranioSacral therapy as adjunct to standard treatment for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women: amulticenter,single blind, randomnized controlled trial
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Effects of CranioSacral therapy as an adjunct to standard treatment for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women: a multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Our study shows less pain intensity in the morning and less deteriorated function, both reaching a degree of significance when CranioSacral therapy was combined with standard treatment for PGP in pregnancy. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Bishop University Gaiters
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Bishops University Gaiters' sports medicine program speaks about CranioSacral Therapy. The main goal of CST is to remove restrictions along the dural tube that runs from the cranial bones to the sacrum in order to enhance the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid. Using a gentle hands-on approach a professional trained in CST will release restrictions along the dural tube to facilitate the flow which can lead to more efficient nourishinf=g of the nervous system. |
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CranioSacral Therapy and Physical Therapy: An Integrative Approach
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As a physical therapist, I specialized in the rehab of adults with neurological disorders. But then debilitating pelvic pain pulled me out of my regular life. I discovered the connection between my body, mind, and Spirit. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) developed by Dr. John Upledger, became a major route for this discovery. I witnessed the power of CST on the other side of the treatment table and was feeling well enough to go back to treating my patients. |
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CranioSacral Therapy and Physical Therapy: An Integrative Approach
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As a physical therapist, I specialized in the rehab of adults with neurological disorders. But then debilitating pelvic pain pulled me out of my regular life. I discovered the connection between my body, mind, and Spirit. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) developed by Dr. John Upledger, became a major route for this discovery. I witnessed the power of CST on the other side of the treatment table and was feeling well enough to go back to treating my patients. |
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I Went to Sleep Boot Camp to Find Insomnia Cures That Actually Work to Sleep Boot Camp to Find Insomnia Cures That Actually Work
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My morning routine is consistent: I roll out of bed after a little sleep this has been going on for 8 yrs. Everything I have tried stops working after a month or 2. I rotate different supplements and meds switching back and fort. Nothing seems to work for me. After being pegged as a stress sleeper. I was ready for a science backed solution. |
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CranioSacral Therapy and Physical Therapy : An Integrative Approach
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As a physical therapist, I specialize in adults with disorders for several therapy programs. Over the healing years, I discovered the connection between body, mind and spirit and learned how to use this connection to heal on all levels. Awesome Read !! |
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Anatomy and physiology of cerebrospinal fluid
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The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is containee in the brain ventricles and the cranial and spinal subarachnoid spaces. Cranial and spinal arachnoid villi have been considered for a long time to be the predominant sites of CSF absorption into the venous outflow system. Experimental data suggest that cranial and spinal nerve sheaths, the cribriform plate and the adventitia of cerebral arteries constitute substantial pathways of CSF drainage into the lymphatic outflow system. |
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The function and structure of the cerebrospinal fluid outflow system
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This review traces the development of our understanding of the anatomy and physiological properties of the two systems responsible for the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) into the systemic circulation. The roles of the cranial and spinal arachnoid villi and the lymphatic outflow systems are evaluated. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Benefits The Central Nervous System
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The human body is an incredible machine, and each system within the human body plays a key role in overall health and function. This is for good reason, because the brain and spinal cord are key players in what is known as the central nervous system. |
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Manual Therapy and Athletic Injury Rehabilitation: Benefits of a Class of Therapy
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By definition, manual refers to hands, especially work done by the hands. Within the per view of athletic training, Holglum set forth the following definition : "Manual Therapy is the use of hands-on techniques to evaluate, treat, and improve the status of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. In the past few decades athletic training as a profession has become enamored with the large variety and apparent effectiveness of modalities that are more technology advanced than human hands!! |
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Cranial Sutures and Sutural Movement
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Dr. John E. Upledger, along with other researchers, discovered connective tissue, as well as neural and vascular tissues within the intra-sutural material. In some circles these findings are still under question, however there is a wealth of sources which confirm and validate his findings. |
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Specialized Touch Helped This client Avoid Surgery
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My Client Jeff had back Surgery in 2013 including multilevel lumbar laminectomy with decompression of the dura, and spinal canal extending down to S1. He had weakness, numbness in his major muscle groups . His Surgeon was recommending another surgery when he decided to seek the help with orthopedic manual therapy. Cloe aligned his body and he was feeling better and improving. |
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Web extra: Symptoms and treatment options for CTE patients
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Omaha Nebraska In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in 87% of the deceased former football players that they examined . The disease has been linked to a number of Physical and Nuerological diseases. The CLF say the disease cannot be diagnosed until after death. Very interesting Read !!! |
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Blows to Head Damage Brain’s ‘Garbage Truck,’ Accelerate Dementia
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A new study is out that traumatic Brain Injury can disrupt the function of the brains waste removal system.When this occurs, toxic proteins may accumulate in the brain, setting the stage for the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. As with the rest of the body, the timely removal of waste from the Brain is essential to prevent unchecked accumulation of toxic proteins and other debris. Recent studies have shown that the glymphatic system is more active during sleep which is why sleep is so refreshing to the mind and that it's function declines with age. |
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Mum-of-three left partially blind after hitting head on bedroom shel
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Mother of 3 accidentally caught her head on the metal hinge of her bedroom shelf. Initially Dr's said nothing was wrong and was asked to return if if she felt a problem continued. She saw a retinal specialist who sent her off for surgery the very next day. She had many issues after her surgery to which she turned CST (CranioSacral Therapy). She now works as a Therapist in CST since 2017. |
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INFLUENCE OF VISCERAL TECHNIQUES ON SEROTONIN LEVEL IN THE BLOOD ANALYSIS: A PHASE 0 PLACEBO CONTROLLED BLINDED STUDY
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This Study has shown that the visceral Manipulations are likely to increase the level of serotonin as a consequence of their execution. Future studies with a larger population can prove the validity of the thesis in this study and support the research of other authors on the effect of Visceral Manipulation on Neuroendocrine Secretion. This study provides preliminary evidence for the influence of Visceral Manipulations on serotonin secretion due to enteric nervous system stimulation. |
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Chronic Pain in Migraine May Be Mitigated by Craniosacral Therapy
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Chronic Pain, which is the leading global cause of disability, is increasing in prevalence. Migraine Headaches and low back and neck pain all fall into the chronic pain category and, according to researchers, all age groups can be affected. Specifically, CST showed better post-intervention effect on different types of pain. |
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A comprehensive physical therapy approach including visceral manipulation after failed biofeedback therapy for constipation
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A 41 year old female was referred to Visceral Manipulation for sever constipation rectal pain and levator ani spasm. She had an 8 year history of constipation following Cholecystectomy and a 4 year of rectal pain following a hemmorrhoidectomy. The decreased visceral mobility may be contributing to her abdominal bloating and pain and can be treated with visceral and nerve manipulation techniques. Treatment goals were the following: 1. Improved ability to relax the external anal sphincter during bearing down 2. Decreased pain with bowel movement 3. Decreased abdominal bloating and related pain with urination |
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Neural and visceral manipulation in infants with congenital muscular torticollis: a feasibility study
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As an alternative to manual stretching, the aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using neural/visceral manipulation as a safe and effective intervention to increase neck range of motion of infants with congenital muscular torticollis. [Participants and Methods] Ten 4-month old infants with congenital muscular torticollis received eight sessions of neural/visceral manipulation administered for 30–50 minutes without observed pain. Specific palpation techniques addressed restricted tissue areas of neck, head, trunk and extremities. Neck rotation and lateral flexion were assessed by still photography and a computer program calculating ROM angles before, immediately following, and 4 months post intervention. Motor development and social competence were monitored over time using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and Bayley-III Social Emotional Scale. [Results] Results of analysis of variances revealed significant improvements in passive and active neck rotation and lateral flexion. Significant increases were also found on the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and Bayley-III Social-Emotional scale. [Conclusion] Neural/visceral manipulation can be used safely in infants with congenital muscular torticollis to improve neck range of motion. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Research Flyer
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This flyer provides a list research articles about CranioSacral Therapy. For more articles and research papers, please visit our searchable database |
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Visceral Manipulation Research Flyer
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This flyer provides a list of research articles about Visceral Manipulation. Please visit our searchable database. For more articles and research papers. |
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D'Ambrogio Institute Fact Sheet
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Learn about D'Ambrogio Institute facts and discover our manual therapy techniques. This flyer is information for your clients. |
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Barral Manual Therapies Fact Sheet
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Learn the facts about Barral Institute Therapies. Discover our Manual Therapy Techniques and their benefits. This flyer is informative for your clients. |
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Visceral Manipulation in the Chronic Pain Patient
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Very interesting Read !! Chronic pain patients typically show altered patterns of breathing such as Cardiac function with little to no lateral-costal expansion. When assessed they often present low CO2 values and often have a difficult time breathing with stress as Hyperventilating and talking. Like a big snag in a sweater, the strain incrementally spreads outward across the very fabric of the body. Visceral restriction are often the un-examined root of the physical pain. |
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Blows to the Head Damage Brain's Garbage Truck, Accelerate Dementia
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Traumatic brain injury can disrupt the function of the brains waste removal system. When this occurs, toxic proteins may accumulate in the brain, setting the stage for the onset of Neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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CranioSacral Therapy explores the History of your body while easing Pain and Stress
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After several years of seeing skilled bodyworker and body experts-sometimes with pain from an injury, often without-my advise on bodywork is to go before anything hurts !!! And if something HURTS Go NOW !!! |
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US Physician Recommendations to their Patients About the Use of Complementary Health Approaches
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Complementary and integrative health practices, interventions, and natural products including mind-body interventions such as massage therapy, acupuncture , and yoga. Natural products such as fish Oil or pro-biotics are widely used bu US Adults. Therapies asked include massage therapy, herb, and other non vitamin supplements. Chiropractic/Osteopathic manipulation, yoga and acupuncture, mind body therapies, guided imagery, meditation and progressive muscle relaxation. Massage therapy was the most commonly recommended |
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Chiropractic, Zentherapy, CranioSacral Treatments
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CranioSacral Therapy relies on the philosophy that the body heals itself naturally. It is great for all ages and genders, including newborns> We all are formed from past life experiences, for example birth traumas, accidents, drug abuse and wars. If these issues are not resolved, our body will experience a lot of physical and emotional pain in the long run. CranioSacral is a powerful tool!! |
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CranioSacral Therapy for Health and Wellness
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This informative flyer talks about the benefits of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and what a CST session is typically like. |
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Opioid Drugs or Manual Therapies?
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Learn about alternatives to opioids with this informative flyer. Safe long-term pain relief doesn't have to come in a prescription drug bottle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends safer non-opioid approaches like manual therapy for the long-term treatment of most chronic pain (CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain; 2016). |
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Craniosacral therapy for chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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This research article is to systematically assess the evidence of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) for the treatment of chronic pain. |
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Vagus Nerve as Modulator of the Brain–Gut Axis in Psychiatric and Inflammatory Disorders
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The vagus nerve represents the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system, which oversees a vast array of crucial bodily functions, including control of mood, immune response, digestion, and heart rate. It establishes one of the connections between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract and sends information about the state of the inner organs to the brain via afferent fibers. In this review article, we discuss various functions of the vagus nerve which make it an attractive target in treating psychiatric and gastrointestinal disorders. There is preliminary evidence that vagus nerve stimulation is a promising add-on treatment for treatment-refractory depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and inflammatory bowel disease. Treatments that target the vagus nerve increase the vagal tone and inhibit cytokine production. Both are important mechanism of resiliency. The stimulation of vagal afferent fibers in the gut influences monoaminergic brain systems in the brain stem that play crucial roles in major psychiatric conditions, such as mood and anxiety disorders. In line, there is preliminary evidence for gut bacteria to have beneficial effect on mood and anxiety, partly by affecting the activity of the vagus nerve. Since, the vagal tone is correlated with capacity to regulate stress responses and can be influenced by breathing, its increase through meditation and yoga likely contribute to resilience and the mitigation of mood and anxiety symptoms. |
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The association between autonomic dysfunction and survival in male patients with advanced cancer: a preliminary report.
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Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (AD) is a common syndrome in patients with advanced cancer. It is associated with decreased survival in several patient populations, including diabetes mellitus, heart failure, and neurological diseases. Based on this evidence, we hypothesized that autonomic dysfunction is associated with decreased survival in patients with advanced cancer. |
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Vagal nerve activity predicts overall survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer, mediated by inflammation
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Recent research findings suggest neuro-modulation of tumors. Finding new modifiable prognostic factors paves the way for additional treatments, which is crucial in advanced cancer, particularly pancreatic cancer. This study examined the relationship between vagal nerve activity, indexed by heart rate variability (HRV), and overall survival (OS) in patients (N = 272) with advanced pancreatic cancer. A “historical prospective” design was employed, where vagal activity and other confounders were retroactively obtained from medical charts at diagnosis, and subsequent OS was examined. HRV was obtained from 10 sec ECGs near diagnosis. Levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured as an inflammatory marker. OS and survival date were obtained from medical charts and the Belgian national registry. Patients with high HRV (>20 msec) survived on average more than double the days (133.5) than those with low HRV (64.0). In a multivariate cox regression, higher initial HRV was significantly correlated with lower risk of death, independent of confounders including age and cancer treatments. This relationship was statistically mediated (accounted for) by CRP levels. Importantly, in patients who lived up to one month from diagnosis only, HRV was unrelated to CRP, while in patients surviving longer, HRV was significantly inversely related to CRP (r = −0.20, p < 0.05). These results are in line with possible vagal nerve protection in a fatal cancer, and propose that the mechanism may involve neuroimmuno-modulation. Future studies must test whether vagal nerve activation may help patients with advanced cancers. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Effectively Treats Chronic Pain
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“Patients suffering from chronic pain may benefit from CranioSacral Therapy according to a new report. Chronic Pain Disorders are the leading global cause of disability and are still increasing in prevalence. Low back and neck pain headaches and Migraines affect all age groups. A Great Read DSF |
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HAS YOUR LIVER BEEN LIBERATED?
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Very Interesting Read!! Probably the only thing most people care to know about their gurgling inner organs is that they are functioning properly. But for Jean-Pierre Barral, an osteopath practicing in Grenoble, France, the body's vital viscera are like a beautifully complicated timepiece, your Liver alone travels 600 meters. An organ that loses its mobility can throw the whole organism out of
whack," he says. "Our task is to help it get back on track. |
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Helping the Brain Drain: How CranioSacral Therapy Aids ADD/ADHD
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Read This Article!! Ina a gentle manner CST can help release restritions to natural enhance brain function, decrease levels ADD and ADHD, and in many cases, alleviate the disorder all together. CranioSacral Therapy can have a profoundly positive effect on brain and spinal cord function. It has been used successfully in the treatment of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) since 1975. |
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How Yoga Can Give You The Benefits Of CranioSacral Therapy
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This is a great Read !! "Yoga helps us do the preliminary work so we're
not starting at square one," explains Yolanda Marie Vazquez, a bodyworker
and yoga teacher in Oakland, California, who leads workshops on
cranioSacral therapy and yoga. |
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Waves of CSF Flow Into The Brain During Sleep
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During Sleep the Brain Shows large Scale Waves of blood oxygen red, followed by waves of cerebrospinal fluid blue. These findings may have implications for nuerodegenerative deseases, including Alzheimers's and dementia. |
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Brain wave stimulation may improve Alzheimer's symptoms
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When exposing mice to a combination of light and sound, MIT neuroscientists have shown that they can improve cognitive and memory impairments. The researchers also tested the effect of auditory stimulation on the mice's cognitive abilities. They found that after one week of treatment, the mice performed much better when navigating a maze requiring them to remember landmarks. They were also better able to recognize objects they had previously encountered.
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Willingness to try and lifetime use of complementary and alternative medicine in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in Germany: A survey of parents
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Regardless of their limited evidence and potential adverse effects, use of complementary and alternative medicine is common in children with autism spectrum disorder. Nevertheless, data on complementary and alternative medicine use in children with autism spectrum disorder in Germany are lacking. CST is an Alternative for Children with Autism. |
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Pippa Midleton Is Treating Her Son With Cranial Osteopathy Therapy To Rebalance His Body
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Pippa
Middleton's baby had issues with sleeping and favored one side when sleeping.
She was fascinated how calming it was for Arthur.
Apparently Pippa was so impressed with her baby's treatment she
wants to spread the Word. |
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Meet Tammy Schreiber of RestoraVida Therapies in Fort Worth
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While working as a RN surgical floor of a local hospital. She saw many patients that did not improve after the Dr's performed surgery or gave them medicine that should have relieved their pain. She realized most if not all patients had suffered various Traumatic events in their lives. She began her journey with CST CranialSacral Therapy when she began having debilitating headaches. Through research she found The Upledger Clinic and worked with a CranioSacral Therapist. Headaches were gone. She was so impressed with the results she was inspired to become a therapist herself. |
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Manual Therapies Promote Continence and Mobility in a Patient with Cerebellar Agenesis
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This is a case review of a 26 yr old woman with lifelong incontinence who gained control and measurable improvements in mobility after an extended series of CranioSacral Therapy.(CST) The purpose of this case report is to stimulate thought around the unexpected outcomes from a method that directly treats the nervous system and wonder about the neuroplasticity elements at play with such intervention. |
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Osteopathic approach with a patient undergoing cardiac transplantation: the five diaphragms
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This is an Abstract Article Very interesting Read ! A possible cause of chronic post-sternotomy pain syndrome is the formation of adhesions in themediastinum, between the sternum and the retrosternal tissues up to the pericardium. With postsurgicaladhesions can help stabilize the pericardium in the mediastinum, they can also cause neuropathic pain. The new adhesions are vascularized and innervated, generating unforeseeable proprioceptive or nociceptiveafferents. This is the first case report that uses osteopathic treatment in a patient with sternalpain associated with an undergoing cardiac transplantation. This patient was admitted to the cardiorespirtory dept on Jan. 2019 The reasons for this artificial heart are related to continuous heart failure, due to previous inoperable stenoses (stenosis on small caliber coronaries) and a probable previous infant rheumatic disease. In the months leading up to heart transplant surgery, the patient had been treated with antibiotics to reduce the infection derived from the drive line. |
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Specialized Touch Helped This client Avoid Surgery
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CranioSacral Therapy techniques are applied based on communication and synergy between the client and therapist. It's a conversation through touch where the therapist listens to what the body is saying. This is an article of a patient named Jeff(name changed) who had surgery in 2013, including a multilevel lumbar laminectory with decompression of the dura and spinal canal extending down to S1. He had decreased sensation, numbness and weaknesses in his major muscle muscle groups. His Dr. wanted him to have another surgery but he chose an alternative treatment. Cloe worked with orthopedic manual therapy and focused on alignment,working with the sheath of the nerves at their roots. She applied a complementary combination of CranioSacral, Qigong Therapy and Neural Manipulation. |
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Healing Energies: What is CranioSacral Therapy(CST)
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You may have heard of CranioSacral Therapy if you have see a Physiotherapist to help with rehabilitation after an accident or injury. Why CST ? Through the modality has its roots in medical and anatomical studies, it actually involves energy work in order to manipulate the alignment in the body correctly. |
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Massage for Breast Cancer Patients
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Massage and touch at any age of Breast Cancer will take a woman to another to another place than her disease. Massage can assist her throughout her entire journey, from diagnosis to recovery. When to Massage? Ideally, the approach is to massage a few days pre- surgery and another the day before surgery. |
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CranioSacral Therapy to Address Post- Concussion Syndrome
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Clinically, we see significant and far-reaching results regularly in the treatment of post-concussion syndrome when the rehabilitation approach includes CranioSacral Therapy. |
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For Better Health : Specialist Shares Simple Self Techniques to Alleviate Pain
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Janet Shroeder, a chronic pain specialist with more than 25 yrs experience. CranioSacral Therapy Ms Schroeder said she does this "profoundly relaxing" method on all her patients and has found it brings relief to even most extreme cases. |
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Upledger CranioSacral Therapy gave my child recovery from an autism spectrum diagnosis
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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. |
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Is Visceral Manipulation beneficial for patients with Low Back Pain?
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Visceral manipulation may reduce non-specific low back pain in the short term. Visceral dysfunction may be an underlying cause or contributing factor for some non-specific LBP and can be treated by osteopathic manipulative treatment. |
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PT Classroom - Effects of Neural Manipulation in the Body
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Nerves are the body's great communicators,conveying vital information between the brain and all other structures. If a person is feeling pain, it is because the nerves are reporting this information to the brain.Our purpose with Neural Manipulation is to facilitate the body's to self correct. Neural Manipulation aims to gently create movement and freedom within the central and peripheral nervous system by finding points that are restricting the nerves. |
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Symptoms and Treatment Options for CTE Patients
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Our investigation into concussions what symptoms and treatment options for it. Headaches A variety of treatments options exist : Craniosacral Therapy, massage,acupuncture, or Meds. Working with a Dr. to determine the type of headache is helpful for determining the best treatment options. |
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How Yoga Can Give You The Benefits Of Cranisacral Therapy
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This is a great article to read !!! Craniosacral Therapy has similar benefits to yoga and can help release tension in the body.Yoga can give you a head start on the benefits of Craniosacral therapy (CST). Yoga helps us do the preliminary work so we are not starting at square one. These two complement each other in several ways, since CST is likely to have similar benefits to yoga. |
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How Long Does Colic Last? Don't Worry This Too Shall Pass
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If you are reading this , there's a high probability that you frantically googled How long does Colic Last. Believe it or not , experts still aren't totally sure what colic is; it's Clinical definition is Frequent and prolonged crying of fussiness in a healthy infant. CST appears to be effective and safe for Infantile Colic by reducing the number of crying hours. |
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Life in the Bones
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Great Read!! Zero Balancing is unique in that it focuses especially on the experience of the person as evoked through the skeletal system, as well as soft tissues. In our work, it is easy to see we are helping to free and relax our clients through the muscles and fascia. Since our tissues act like guide wires that position and move the bones Zero Balancing is a form of bodywork that focuses on the skeletal side of the musculoskeletal equation and emphasizes contacting energy as well as structure. |
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Zero Balancing A Conversation with Founder Fritz Smith MD
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This is an excellent read! Zero Balancing seems to engage the person in profound ways through apparently simple hands on work. Smith says that comes from the Zero Balancing working tool, called a fulcrum. “A fulcrum is a field of tension that we create in the client’s body and then hold it stationary to allow the opportunity for the person to respond to it. Some of the fulcrums I’ve developed come from listening to people who have a worldview that makes sense to me, like Deepak Chopra or the Dalai Lama. Developing Zero Balancing many years
ago, I had no idea where it was going to go,”
he says. “It started out as a bio-mechanical
system that was very good at stopping pain
and helping function. But now I’m seeing
it as a holistic system. |
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Mum-of-3 left partially blind after hitting head on bedroom shelf
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Mother of 3 accidentally caught her head on the Metal hinge of her bedroom shelf while trying to dig out her children's presents on Christmas Eve, The 54 yr old saw the cut but brushed it off, even the Nausea and carried on with her day not wanting to spoil the festivities. After Surgery and after her life was torn apart she turned to Craniosacral therapy. |
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Cranial Therapy and Heart Rate Variability
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Background: and purpose: Heart rate variability represents a marker activity, self-regulation and psychiatric illness. Few studies of manual therapy have investigated the neurophysiological effects of manual cranial therapy. This study assessed the neurophysiological short/medium-term effects of two manual therapy interventions: massage therapy . Materials and methods: A double-blind clinical trial was conducted with 50 healthy children, randomized into two groups who received a Mss-t intervention or MC-t. The variables analysed included vital signs (temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure) and HRV components, including the root mean square ofsuccessive differences (RMSSD), high frequency (HF), low frequency (LF) and LF/HF ratio. Results: Both interventions produced short-term parasympathetic effects, although the effects of MC-t were more persistent. Conclusion: The persistence of the MC-t intervention suggested a prominent vagal control and better self-regulation. Autonomic imbalances in mental pathologiesmay benefit from the neurophysiological effects of MC-t. |
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Effects of manual cranial therapy on heart rate variability in children without associated disorders: Translation to clinical practice
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The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls unconscious body functions by innervating cardiac and smooth muscles, as well as exo-crine and endocrine glands, through three main efferent pathways:sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric pathways. The equilibrium between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems is responsible for maintaining homeostasis and regulating adaptive responses to internal/external environmental changes. Sympathetic activation promotes a "defense" response, while parasympathetic activation is related to protective and relaxation functions. Type of relationship between the different factors that potentially influence heart rate variability. Giles focused their research on the relationship between the vagus nerve and musculoskeletal structures with vagal functions using the Vagus Nerve is a mixed nerve (10th cranial nerve) joining the glossopharyngeal and accessory nerves to constitute asystem with a primarily parasympathetic function. |
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A way to heal trauma | Live Well
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Avadhan Larson offers somatic experiencing, which can potentially help people heal from trauma. The healing modality looks like talk therapy from the outside, but doesn't ask the client to relive the traumatic experience repeatedly. So what does a session look like? To an outside observer, it would look a lot like talk therapy, Larson said, with the practitioner and patient sitting and quietly talking.But it’s not. Talk therapy can only help resolve trauma to a point, and it might even worsen it, as talking about and reliving the trauma can reinforce its neural pathways in the brain, making the memory stronger. This is very interesting read !!! |
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New Pain Organ discovered in the Skin
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Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a new sensory organ that is able to detect painful mechanical damage, such as pricks and impacts.The discovery is being published in the Journel "Science". Pain causes suffering and results in substantial costs for society. Our study show that sensitivity to pain does not occur only in the skin fibres,but also in the pain sensitive organ. |
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Infant Colic What Works a Systematic Review of Interventions for Breast Fed Infants
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This research article's objective is to determine the strength of evidence for commonly used interventions for Colic in breast-fed and mixed fed infants younger than 6 month. Kim Forehand-van der Linde, PHD, follows up on the Colic Study and this research study. The study compared CST enhanced treatment with normal treatment with amazing results. However, how does that compare to other treatment options? Why is that important, well, if CST enhanced treatment gives you 3.5 hours less crying, but modality XXX enhanced treatment gives you 6 hours improvement, I would recommend to people to get modality X enhanced treatment unless that is not working. Because I want the best for those infants. So, what works best if not using CST? The review indicates that probiotic (overall mean difference in crying time at day 21 of −55.8 min/day (95% CI −64.4 to −47.3, P = 0.001) ) and fennel (overall mean difference of −72.1 min/day (95% CI −126.4 to −17.7, P < 0.001)) are best suited. There is an excess of information for parents on the internet under the term Infant Colic which gives conflicting advise. This research will help you understand these research studies. |
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Visceral Lymphatic Balancing Techniques
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This article is very interesting for our Lymphatic systems Many Massage therapist consider lymphatic drainage to be a specialized set of techniques that do not factor into daily massage practice. Lymphatic System A properly functioning lymphatic system is critical for the body to maintain Homeostasis and regenerate tissue. An important principle treatment is "Drainage Precedes Supply." This concept is based on understanding that tissues need a healthy inflow of oxygenated and nutrient rich blood for cellular homeostasis and repair. The system responsible for providing this drainage pathway is the lymphatic system Lymphatic drainage dates back to the late 1800's |
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Diastasis recti, the post-pregnancy belly problem, explained
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The article talks about what Diastasis recti (DR) is. DR is caused by the overstretching of the linea alba, the tissue or fascia at thte center of the rectus abdominis muscles, the "six-pack" muscles to the right and left of the bellybutton. It's most common in pregnant and postpartum women because of the load a growing fetus places on the linea alba, which Bowman likens to a shirt seam. Brandi Kirk, PT, PRPC, CVTP , Barral Institute Instructor. refers to Jean-Pierre Barra, Visceral Manipulation, and the Barral Institute. It's a great read.
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Geriatric Applications of CranioSacral therapy
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This article talks about CranioSacral Therapy in geriatric care. It is found that well-established allied health professionals are integrating CST into their care of older adults. This is a exploratory study and suggest that controlled studies of CST is used as an adjunct to regular care my be worthwhile, particularly for chronic pain. Read more for methods used and for results. |
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Humboldt survivors featured in doc say they want to make their "angles' proud
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This article talks about the deadly bus crash that devastated a junior hockey team and nation. Saskatoon-based Dahlgren, 22, is undergoing CranioSacral Therapy for a third-degree brain injury that he suffered in the crash. |
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Visceral Lymphatic Balancing Techniques
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Many massage therapist consider lymphatic drainage to be a specialized set of techniques that do not factor into a daily massage practice. The Lymphatic System An important principle of Osteopathic treatment is "Drainage Precedes Supply." This concept is based on understanding that tissues need a healthy inflow of oxygenated and nutrient rich blood for cellular homeostasis and repair. The system responsible for providing this drainage pathway is the lymphatic system. |
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Lymphatic Balancing: The Six-Step Treatment Approach
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This article talks about what Lymphatic Balancing is and the six-step treatment approach. |
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Effect of Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation on Pain
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Nonspecific neck pain is a musculoskeletal disorder characterized by pain in the structure located between the superior nuchal line and the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra, which is not associated with a particular disease or modification of the anatomical structure. Previous studies have reported that visceral disturbances can lead to increased musculoskeletal tension and pain in structures innervated from the corresponding spinal level through viscerosomatic reflexes. |
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Notes on Visceral adhesions as Fascial Pathology
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Fascia is introduced as an organizing anatomical category for visceral mesothelia. Normal tissue relations are discussed in order to frame the presentation of abnormal visceral adhesions as fascial pathology, 4 types of which are identified laboratory of fixed and unembalmed human cadavers provide the basis for insights into these pathologies as regards self-care and therapeutic techniques. |
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Effect of Craniosacral Therapy in Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis
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Present study was undertaken to add on to available treatment methods for cervical spondylosis and to find out the effectiveness of Craniosacral therapy (CST) for treating cervical spondylosis. Conclusion: Craniosacral therapy (CST) is an effective treatment and can be used for treating patients with cervical spondylosis. Read full article attached. |
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Neural Mobilization Treatment Decreases Glial Cells and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Expression in the Central Nervous System in Rats with Neuropathis Pain Induced By CCI Rats
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This is a research article about nerve injury in humans that often results in persistent or chronic neuropathic pain which is characterized by spontaneous burning pain accompanied by hyperalgesia and allodynia. These findings may improve the knowledge about the involvement of astrocytes, microglia, and BDNF in the chronic pain and show that NM treatment which alleviates neuropathic pain, affects glial cells and BDNF expression. |
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Meghan King Edmonds Claims Chiropractor Helped Correct her 7 Month old Sons Vision Problems
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In this story, she tells how CranioSacral Therapy helped improve her sons far-sightedness The Mother of 3 was prompted to seek help for Hart's vision problems when she noticed he wasn't seeing up close. He wasn't meeting certain milestones. After speaking to her pediatrician, she was recommended to visit a pediatric ophthalmologist. But before the appt. Dr. MCNamara told her about CranioSacral Therapy which was meant to loosen the muscles that were making his eyes cross-eyed and were making it hard for him to see up close.
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Respiratory influence on cerebrospinal fluid flow - a computational study based on long-term intracranial pressure measurements
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This research article discusses current theories that waste solutes are cleared from the brain via cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. In this study, they explored the importance of respiratory versus cardiac pressure gradients for CSF flow within one of the main conduits of the brain, the cerebral aqueduct. |
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SomatoEmotional Release
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This article describes what SomatoEmotional Release is and where it comes from. This article also discusses energy cyst formation. |
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Specialized connective tissue: bone, the structural framework of the upper extremity
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This article provides an overview of the structure and function of bone tissue from a macroscopic to microscopic level and discusses the physiological processes contributing to upper extremity bone health. |
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Life Lessons: Avril Stanley
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Life blesses us with all manner of surprises But I didn't want to have any expectations of myself or my partner, therefore motherhood was more of an unexpected gift than a plan. |
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A comprehensive physical therapy evaluation for Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A case series exploring common findings
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Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (MCPPS) is a complex condition and difficult to decipher due to the multifactorial etiologies and system interrelationships. A retrospective analysis of evaluative findings for ten men was performed. The men, with an average age of 35 (range 24e46) were referred to physical therapy for MCPPS. |
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Longer exhalations are an easy way to hack your Vagus Nerv
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You might be asking "What is HRV"? Heart rate variability represents the healthy fluctuation in beat to beat intervals of a human or animals heart rate. |
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Craniosacral therapy relieves fibromyalgia pain
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The pain was in charge. That’s how Valerie Destito of Rome describes the 16 years of her life before she discovered craniosacral therapy at Chestnut Commons Physical and Occupational Therapy. The department of Rome Memorial Hospital is located at 107 E. Chestnut St. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Post Traumatic Stress: Helping Veterans With Dr. John E. Upledger's Legacy
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Dr. John E. Upledger, the founder of the Upledger Institute International, expressed love
and respect for veterans that was legendary. To help with the effects of combat, Dr.
Upledger developed week-long CranioSacral Therapy (CST) programs designed
specifically for veterans. Given that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has
now determined there are approximately 20 veteran suicides per day, finding and
practicing effective therapies is crucial. |
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This is How CST Contributes to a Conscious in Pregnancy
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Mom-to-be “Tracy” was experiencing
anxiety attacks during her pregnancy
and did not want to be on high doses
of medication while carrying her baby. She said she
felt that the baby’s energy was “too strong” and that
made her anxious |
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Visceral massage reduces postoperative ileus in a rat model
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Abdominal surgery invariably causes a temporary reduction of normal intestinal motility, called postoperative ileus. Postoperative ileus extends hospital stays, increases the costs of hospitalization, and may contribute to the formation of postoperative adhesions. We designed experiments to determine if visceral massage affects postoperative ileusin a rat model. |
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Notes on visceral adhesions as fascial pathology
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SummaryFascia is introduced as an organizing anatomical category for visceral mesothelia. Normal tissue relations are discussed in order to frame the presentation of abnormal visceral adhesions as fascial pathology, 4 types of which are identified. Laboratory dissections of fixed and unembalmed human cadavers provide the basis for insights into these pathologies as regards self-care and therapeutic technique. |
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Osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) in treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
has an obvious negative impact on Quality
Of Life (QOL). The prevalence is increasing
worldwide [1-3] and may even be reflected in
the economy of the society [4,5] |
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Effect of Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, and Upper Trapezius Muscle Activity in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
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Previous studies have reported that visceral disturbances can lead to increased musculoskeletal tension and pain in structures innervated from the corresponding spinal level through viscerosomatic reflexes. We designed a pilot randomised placebo-controlled study using placebo visceral manipulation as the control to evaluate the effect of osteopathic visceral manipulation (OVM) of the stomach and liver on pain, cervical mobility, and electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius (UT) muscle in individuals with nonspecific neck pain (NS-NP) and functional dyspepsia. |
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CranioSacral Therapy; Exploring the Evidence Bibliography - BTD19
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Bibliography Compilation from Beyond the Dura 2019 Research Presentation |
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Carrie Ann Inaba Reveals She Suffers From Multiple Autoimmune Diseases On 'The Talk
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On Tuesday's episode of The Talk, co-host Carrie Ann Inaba talked about her struggles with autoimmune d. The show's co-host shared that she feels "so much shame" and is currently battling a fibromyalgia flare. Despite the challenge of sharing this information, Carrie Ann wants to encourage others to not be embarrassed. On Tuesday, Carrie Ann Inaba, 51, opened up to the audience of The Talk-and the world-about her health, revealing that she suffers from "all of these autoimmune conditions." |
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Nina Lands Book Deal in US
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: Nina Grønning from Svendborg, as previously mentioned here in
Ugeavisen Svendborg has written a book that has aroused attention outside the
duck pond - indeed, so far outside as in the US. According to the US
publisher Upledger, its project is groundbreaking - and therefore they have now
bought the rights to the book, which lands on the shelves of the American
bookstores at the end of April, entitled "Respectful collaboration" -
in Danish "As for reality". |
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The Role of Astrocyte Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease
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Astrocytes are the most populous glial subtype and are critical for brain function. Despite this, historically there have been few studies into the role that they may have in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD). Recently, however, several studies have determined that genes known to have a causative role in the development of PD are expressed in astrocytes and have important roles in astrocyte function. Here, we review these recent developments and discuss their impact on our understanding of the pathophysiology of PD, and the implications that this might have for its treatment. |
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Sensory Integration Intervention
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This paper is a review of clinical experiences providing developmental therapy services for three boys diagnosed with pediatric neurotransmitter disease. |
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Re-imagining Health Flourishing Pyschological
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Clinicians spend hours with patients with adverse outcomes. By accessing patients with different diseases absent from health issues. |
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How Flashing Lights and Pink Noise might Banish Alzhiemers
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The Neuroscientist are getting excited about NON- Invasive Procedures. |
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Fascia as an Endocrine Organ
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Super Fascial Fascia the Adipose layer at the hypodermal level beneath the skin is a whole body Endocrine Organ. |
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Craniosacral Therapy and Concussions
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This article contains different testimonials of brain injury patients and how Craniosacral Therapy has improved their side effects and overall health. |
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How Fascia Can Help Us Unravel Deeply Held Tension
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Once you have experienced the AHA moments the accompany practices that release the bodies Fascia . |
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Brain Gut Connection
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What exactly is the connection between the Brain and Gut? |
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Brandi's Drastasis Recti Abdominis
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Three women ages 33 to 39 years old with DRA. DRA was measured by figure width. Two of the three cases presented with thoracic pain, lumbar pain, and constipation. One case presented with pelvic pain. •
Case 1 was G2P2
with first birth C‐ Section and second VBAC •
Case
2 was G2P2 with second-degree tear with first
child • Case
3 was G2P2 with greater than 40 hours of labor with the first birth • Interventions:
4 Techniques of the jejunoileum as taught by the Barral Institute |
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation
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The CNS complicated Design is a double edge sword. Absorption, Circulation, CFS flow and Production. |
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The Symbiotic Partnership of Dentistry and Craniosacral Therapy (Part Two)
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A brief introduction of the Craniosacral system and Craniosacral therapy in its importance in the Dental Field (Part Two) |
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April is CranioSacral Therapy Month
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April is Craniosacral Therapy Awareness Month Upledger Clinic, Palm Beach Gardens Beyond the Dura |
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Brain Wave- Alzheimer's symptoms
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Brain Waves and Alzheimer's symptoms |
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The Symbiotic of Dentistry and CST
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Dentistry and CST |
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Guts, Wits, Microbiome, and the Vagus Nerve
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Specific gut microbiome may influence social behaviors via the vagus nerve. |
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Ventral Vagus Healing & Craniosacral Therapy
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Our Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), is the conductor of the inner orchestra in
our body, responsible for the control of our bodily functions not consciously
directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, blood pressure, sweating and digestive
processes. The ANS is always humming at a certain beat and how well it operates,
determines our physical, mental and emotional health. |
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Traumatic Brain Injury Causes Intestinal Damage
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Researchers have identified a link between traumatic brain injury and
intestinal changes. A new study reports the intestinal changes may contribute to
increased risk of developing infections and could worsen brain damage in TBI patients. |
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Visceral Lymphatic Balancing A Combination of Osteopathic Techniques to Improve Patient Outcomes
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Visceral Lymphatic Balancing A Combination of Osteopathic
Techniques to Improve Patient Outcomes |
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Meghan King Edmonds Claims Chiropractor Helped Correct Her 7-Month-Old Son's Vision Problems
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Meghan King Edmonds Claims Chiropractor Helped
Correct Her 7-Month-Old Son's Vision Problems |
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Often overlooked glial cell is key to learning and memory
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Glial cells surround neurons and provide support -- not unlike hospital staff and nurses supporting
doctors to keep operations running smoothly. These often-overlooked cells, which include
oligodendrocytes and astrocytes, are the most abundant cell types in the central nervous system.
But these cells do more than support neurons. |
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New Research Shows tVNS deactivates Tinnitus related brain regions
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Article about New Research Shows tVNS deactivates Tinnitus related brain regions |
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How Craniosacral Therapy Helped Me Deal With Anxiety
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How Craniosacral Therapy Helped
Me Deal With Anxiety-The lightest touch can make the biggest difference. |
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How Tapping into ‘‘Energy’’ Can Trigger a Paradigm Shift in Biomedicine
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How Tapping into ‘‘Energy’’ Can Trigger
a Paradigm Shift in Biomedicine |
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Fascia: Why this body tissue may hold health clues
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Americans, who spend about $8 billion a year in massage and chiropractic treatments to
relieve pain, may have no idea that they’re all probably experiencing the same thing — a
manipulation of their fascia, a three-tiered layer of tissue that encases tissues and organs. |
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EVERYTHING Is Connected: What is Visceral Manipulation and How Does it Relate to the Pelvic Floor?
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Article about how Everything Is Connected: What is Visceral Manipulation and How Does it Relate to the Pelvic Floor? |
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Defective glial cells can push neurons toward Parkinson's disease
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A team of scientists have discovered that astrocytes are linked to the buildup of a toxic protein that is one
the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease. The work suggests an important role for glial cells in Parkinson's
disease and offers potential new targets for developing therapies. |
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Visceral Manipulation: The Organ Massage That Heals Pain, Digestion and Other Problems
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Osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) in treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Abstract Background: Osteopathic Manual Therapy (OMT) is a non-pharmaceutical and none-invasive treatment, designed to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The aims were to determine a Minimum Efficacy Dose (MED) and the longterm effect of OMT in the treatment of GERD. Materials and method: The study was performed as a two-dimensional, between-patient Response Surface Pathway (RSP) designed multicenter study with “Number of OMTs” and “Treatment Interval” as interventional variables. The main response variable was the percent reduction in the sum of the five GERD-scores from baseline. Three patients on the first design level received six OMT with five days’ interval. The number of OMTs and treatment interval in the second (n=5) and third design levels (n=7) were based on the results of the previous design level. The mean age and duration of GERD were 50.2 and 10.9 years, ranging from 25.7 to 75.7 years and 0.2 to 36.3 years, respectively. Results: The percent reduction in GERD-score increased with increasing number of OMTs and time intervals, but flattered out after four OMTs and three to four days treatment interval. The estimated MED of OsMT was three treatments with two days interval resulting in a GERD-score reduction of 62.2% (95% CI: 50.3-80.1%). All the five GERD-symptoms and consequently the mean GERD-score were significantly reduced after the first two OMTs, one week, three and 12 months after the last treatment (p<<0.01). One week after last OMT, the GERD-score reduced with 75% and 33% symptoms free patients. At one-year follow-up, the reduction was 63.3% with 46.7% had no GERD-symptoms.
Conclusion: Anti-reflux OMT significantly decreases the GERD-symptoms and the use of PPI. 46.7 percent of the patents
had no GERD symptoms one year after treatment. The estimated MED of OMT was three treatments with two days (48
hours) interval. |
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Visceral and Neural Manipulation in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Chronic Constipation: Five Case Reports
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The purpose of this case study series was to assess improvement in the quality of life, function, and colonic motility before and after visceral and neural manipulation in five children with cerebral palsy and chronic constipation who had Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels of IV and V. Quality of life and function were assessed using the CPCHILD and the WeeFIM respectively. Bowel movement number and quality were assessed through family diaries. All subjects showed some degree of improved quality of life and function on the CPCHILD and WeeFIM at the end of the intervention. Colonic motility assessed radiographically before and after treatment was not statistically significant due to the small number of participants; however, the number of bowel movements increased during the study for 100% of the participants. Visceral and neural manipulation modalities may provide clinicians and families with an alternative to medications and/or other more invasive interventions. |
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The Top 15 Techniques To Learn Now
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This article explains the top 15 techniques of massage to learn now. Specialization helps you stand out from other massage therapists - and in order to specialize, you must obtain advanced education. Your knowledge will help your practice be seen as one that helps clients feel their best, while your professional reputation will blossom. |
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How Craniosacral Therapy Helped Me Deal With Anxiety
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This article explains Jenna Igneri's story how the lightest touch of Craniosacral Therapy can make a big difference, and how it helped her with anxiety. |
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PT Classroom - Visceral Lymphatic Balancing A Combination of Osteopathic Techniques to Improve Patient Outcomes
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This article explains the 6 step treatment approach for Visceral Lymphatic Balancing. |
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A Comprehensive Physical Therapy Approach Including Visceral Manipulation After Failed Biofeedback Therapy for Constipation
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Introduction: Pelvic floor rehabilitation encompasses the application of specific therapeutic treatments aimed to improve muscle strength, relaxation, and coordination, promotes circulation, and restores the mobility of the fascial, ligamentous, nervous, vascular, and visceral systems, to foster pelvic health and biomechanics. The following case study will illustrate the importance of this approach to pelvic floor rehabilitation. |
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Effect of Visceral Manipulation on Liver Enzymes on a Child with Cerebral Palsy
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Abstract: Background: Children with cerebral palsy often suffer from seizures so anticonvulsants drugs is a treatment choice and others using them as aprophylaxis if there is suspicion about Increasing possibility for having one and commonly those list of drugs have an impact on liver function if there is long term of them of huge doses due to mal-abuse or any other cause here come the need for liver enzymes monitoring. Objective: Reducing the liver enzymes for those children who suffered from abnormal ratio using an osteopathic approach. Methods: The study was done on two children aiming to reduce their liver enzymes as they were on abnormal value as a cause of anti-epileptic drug we use visceral manipulation techniques especially liver technique investigation using liver enzymes as Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST). Results: We found dropping with their value to normal ratio after 15 min with the visceral manipulation techniques the approach is done for three times a week for three month. |
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Visceral Manipulation: Fact and Fantasy
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This article discusses:
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The effect of a six-week osteopathic visceral manipulation in patents with non-specific chronic low back pain and functional constipation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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The proposed study is to analyze the effect of a six-week osteopathic visceral manipulation (OVM) program on the flexion-relaxation phenomenon in individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain and functional constipation. |
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Helping to Relieve the Pain of Post-Surgical Breast Cancer with Myofascial/Craniosacral Techniques
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Health Practitioners can provide significant pain relief for post-surgical breast cancer patients by using a technique called myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. So said Meryle Richman, PT, MS, CST, owner of two Physical Therapy clinics in New York, speaking at a breast cancer rehabilitation seminar at Beth Israel Medical Center. The techniques consist of a series of hand positions with the therapist applying pressure in opposite directions with each hand - so while one hand applies gentle pressure toward the head, the other applies pressure toward the feet, to release tension and soften the facial tissues. |
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The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Cancer Prognosis: A Systematic and a Comprehensive Review
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This article reviews the role of the vagus nerve in tumor modulation and cancer prognosis. |
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Ultra-fast magnetic resonance encephalography of physiological brain activity - Glymphatic pulsation mechanisms?
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The Theory on the glymphatic convection mechanism of serebrospinal fluid holds that cardiac pulsations in part pump cerebrospinal fluid from the Peri-arterial spaces through the extracellular tissue into peri-venous spaces facilitated by aguaporin water channels. Since cardiac pulses cannot be the sole mechanism of glymphatic propulsion, we searched for additional cerebrospinal fluid pulsations in the human brain with ultra-fast magnetic resonance ecephalography. We detected three types of physiological mechanisms affecting cerebral cerebrospinal fluid pulsations: cardiac, respiratory, and very low frequency pulsations. The cardiac pulsations induce a negative magnetic resonance encephalography signal change in peri-arterial regions that extends centrifugally and covers the brain in I Hz cycles. The respiratory 0.3 Hz pulsations are centripetal periodical pulses that occur dominantly in peri-venous areas. The third type of pulsation was very low frequency (VLF 0.001-0.023hZ) and low frequency (LF 0.023-0.73 Hz) waves that both propagate with unique spatiotemporal patterns. Our findings using critically sampled magnetic resonance encephalography open a new view into cerebral fluid dynamics. Since glymphatic system failure may precede protein accumulations in diseases such as Alzheimer's dementia, this methodological advance offers a novel approach to image brain fluid dynamics that potentially can enable early detection and intervention in neurodegenerative diseases. |
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Cranial osteopathy for childeren with cerebral palsy: a randomised controlled trial of the effects of cranial osteopathy on the health and wellbeing of children with cerebral palsy.
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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. |
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Cranial sacral therapy for your dog
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Cranial sacral therapy is a gentle hands - on form of energy healing. It's very subtle and simple, yet it can have profound effects. CST is a safe and non-invasive technique that brings with it many lasting beneficial results. By partnering it with traditional and other alternative therapies, your dog's innate healing abilities can be greatly enhanced. |
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Complementary Therapies
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Sometimes all the body needs to activate the healing process is a gentle touch by a skilled hand - one that can read the body's signals and perceive where an underlying restriction may be inhibiting proper functioning. CarnioSacral therapy works by helping the body's natural healing mechanisms dissipate the negative effects of stress on the cranial nervous system. This is accomplished through utilizing a physiological body system called the CarnioSacral system, which maintains the environment in which the central nervous system functions. |
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The Ricky Williams Concussion Project
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The purpose of this recent study is to determine if specific manual therapy techniques would provide an intervention with positive changes to enhance recovery or diminish long - term sequelae for post professional athletes with a history of concussions. |
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Closing and Non-closing Sutures in 256 Crania of Known Age and Sex from Amsterdam (A.D. 1883-1909)*
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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. |
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On the pulsatile nature of intracranial and spinal CSF- circulation demonstrated by MR imaging
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow was studied in 24 healthy volunteers using grated MR phase imaging. |
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Craniosacral Rythem-Where does it stand?
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In an article titles "Challenging Myths in Physical Therapy" (Harris 2001), this professor at the University of Vancouver, criticized physical therapists that were using craniosacral therapy in their treatment of musculoskeletal problems, despite the current lack of scientific evidence. Today - about ten years later - the body of evidence has not changed in favor of craniosacral therapy. Nevertheless, the demand for and offer of training courses in this area continues unabated. This article represents a critical personal review of this myth. |
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Research Regarding Motion of the Cranial Bones
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Cranial bone motion has been one of the most controversial aspects of CranioSacral Therapy, but there is ample evidence that the cranial bones do rhythmically move a small, but definite amount. In summary, substantial support for life-long sutural patency and mobility of cranial sutures in healthy human beings is well established within the scientific and medical literature. Cranial bones can move small amounts, and so possess inherent rhythmic motion. |
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Slow Rythmic Oscillations within the Human Cranium: Phenomenology, Origin, and Informational Signifigance
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Slow rhythmic oscillations in the human cranial cavity were studied using two noninvasive methods: the bio impedance method (volume ratios between liquid media in the cranial cavity) and trans cranial ultrasound Doppler echography (variation in the blood flow in the middle cerebral artery). The combination of these methods made it possible to estimate the intracranial hemodynamics. Simultaneous recording of these parameters and their spectral analysis were carried out in healthy subjects and patients with intra cranial hypertension syndrome and disturbed cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. The parameters were recorded at rest and immediately after manual (osteopathic) correction. |
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Detection of skull expansion with increased intracranial pressure
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A technique is described which uses standard strain-gauge technology to detect skull expansion associated with increased intracranial pressure. |
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Your gut is directly connected to your brain, by a newly discovered neuron circut
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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. |
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Age changes in the human frontozygomatic suture from 20 to 95 years.
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The frontozygomatic suture of human cadaver material was examined by a combination of histologic, radio graphic, and gross techniques to determine the aging changes in the suture and the approximate age at which sutural fusion occurs. |
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New cause of chronic stress identified in the brain
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In an International collaboration between MedUni Vienna, Semmelweis University in Budapest, the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and ale University, researchers have identified a new process in the brain that is responsible for the delayed stress response on the long-term effects of stress: with a delay of 10 minutes after the "danger", the area of the brain that reacts to stress and responsible for further action is activated via the cerebral fluid. The findings could open up new perspectives for understanding the neuronal processes at play in post- traumatic stress disorder, chronic stress and burnout. |
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Researchers unearth secret tunnels between the skull and the brain
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NIH- funded study suggests immune cells rush through channels to get to injured tissue quickly. Bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside most of our bones, produces red blood cells as well as immune cells that help fight off infections and heal injuries. According to a new study of mice and humans, tiny tunnels run from skull bone marrow to the ling of the brain and may provide a direct route for immune cells responding to injuries causes by stroke and other brain disorders. |
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Stress: It's Not in Your Head, it's in your Nervous System
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Have you ever been told when you are stressed to stop worrying and just relax? That it's all in your head? It would be nice if it were that simple. But it's not. Physiology research shows that the stress response memory lives in your nervous system. This article discusses Traumatic Memory and How to Heal it. |
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Key Reasons to get trained in CranioSacral Therapy
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When a professional massage therapist or bodyworker branches out and brings a whole new modality into his or her practice, there are usually several motivating factors for such a change. CranioSacral Therapy is the perfect example of the type of touch therapy massage therapists and bodyworkers are often motivated to learn and bring on board with their won practices. In this article we explore a few of the most common reasons professional massage therapists and bodyworkers choose to learn CranioSacral Therapy and integrate this gentle hands-on method into their own practices. |
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Provide more relief from pain with CranioSacral Therapy
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John Matthew Upledger (1960-2017) wrote this article for the MASSAGE Magazine's February 2012 issue, and we are republishing it here to honor his memory- and to educate massage therapists about the benefits of CranioSacral Therapy, the technique John Matthew's father, John E. Upledger. D.O., created. John Matthew Upldeger passed away on May 21, 2017. He had been involved in the Upledger Institute International for more than 30 years, in areas including clinical services and education. Like massage therapy, CranioSacral Therapy is a gently end effective tool to have in a therapist's set of skills for pain relief. CranioSacral and massage both create more space in the body, increase flexibility and decrease pain. |
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Manual Therapy for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients
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DO you know somebody affected by Alzheimer's disease? I hope you don't. But with 5 million Alzheimer's patients in the United States alone, chances are somebody in your close circle is affected. You likely know how difficult it is to live with this illness. Alzheimer's may start with forgetfulness or the same questions repeated a little too frequently. This disease, the most common cause of dementia among other adults, first eats away memory, then thinking ability and eventually basic everyday skills like brushing your hair. Later, even the ability to recognize a loved one withers away. Over time, the person forgets to eat, drink or even breather. Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America. Manual therapy is a cost effective, noninvasive, side-effect free therapeutic modality with a light touch which has many Physical, and mental benefits. |
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Visceral Influences on Brain and Behavior
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Mental processes and their neural substrates are intimately linked to the homeostatic control on internal bodily state. There are a set of distinct interoceptive pathways that directly and indirectly influence brain functions. The anatomical organization of these pathways and the psychological/behavioral expressions of their influence appear along discrete, evolutionarily conserved dimensions that are tractable to a mechanistic understanding. Here, we review the role of these pathways as sources of biases to perception, cognition, emotion, and behavior and arguably the dynamic basis to the concept of self. |
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The vagus nerve and cancer
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This article reviews 12 scientific studies, involving 1822 patients, and suggests a link between high vagus nerve activity and better cancer prognosis. The effect, the authors wrote, was most likely due to an anti-inflammatory effect created by the vagus nerve. Generally, the paper found that the higher a persons HRV, or vagus nerve activity (also known as vagal tone), the slower the progression of cancer, and this was true for all cancers studied. The effect was especially pronounced in late stage, metastatic cancers. |
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CranioSacral Therapy and Autism: Observations, Experiences, and Concepts
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This is the transcript of Dr. Upledger's presentation on CranioSacral therapy and Autism, with his observations, Experiences, and Concepts that was presented at a Committee Meeting on Topic of Autism before the Government Reform Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, 106th Congress (1999-2000). Dr Upledger testified in the day long session which features testimonies from leaders in autism research and treatment, as well as from the parents of the autistic children. |
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PT Classroom - Sports Injury and Visceral Manipulation
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Many athletes suffer from recurrent injuries and persistent muscle and joint discomfort. As a hands-on therapists we know that much of it is related to structural misalignment. We have numerous skills to address muscles and joints to help our active clients; however, when they return time and time again with the same alignment problems we addressed in previous visits do we ever wonder "What am I missing?" The organs (viscera) may be the answer to that question. According to French osteopath John Pierre Barral, 90% of musculoskeletal problems have a visceral component. So how do we treat the organs? Visceral Manipulation often referred to as the missing link in manual techniques, is the answer. |
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The Real Couse Of Depression Is About Way More Than Just Serotonin
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If you're feeling sad or blue or suffering from mild to moderate depression, dysthymia, seasonal effective disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, bipolar II, or anxiety, Dr. Ellen Vora has the tips and tools you need to help manage symptoms and feel vibrantly healthy.Many of us have been taught that depression is the result of a genetic chemical imbalance. And while there is certainly a genetic component to depression, and, yes, neurotransmitters like serotonin do play a role in mood, depression, actually has many potential root causes. |
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"Got touch?" Mayo Clinic researchers discover importnat trigger for serotonin release
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Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered an important mechanical trigger in the gut for releasing serotonin in the body. Serotonin in an important hormone and neurotransmitter in the human body, believed to help regulate digestion, appetite, mood, social behavior, sleep and other important functions. The researchers' findings were published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academics of Science. |
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Scientists Have Found Secret Tunnels Between The Skull And The Brain
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Did you know you have tiny tunnels in your head? That's OK, no one else did either until recently! But that's exactly what a team of medical researchers have just found in mice and humans - tiny channels that connect skull bone marrow to the lining of the brain. The research shows they may provide a direct route for immune cells to rush from the marrow into the brain in the event of damage. |
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Visceral/Neural Manipulation Case Study - Widespread Chronic Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Morning Sickness from Pregnancy
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Thoracic Tightness and Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Testicular and Hepatic Flexure Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Stress Incontinence
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Sleep Apnea, Mental Health
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Shoulder Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Shoulder Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Severe Reflux
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Scoliosis and Back Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Neck and Shoulder Pain; Decreased ROM
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Visceral/Neural Manipulation Case Study - Mid-back & Neck Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Leg Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Left Sided Headaches
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Laxatives Required for Bowel Movement
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Laparoscopic Surgery
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Knee Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Infertility
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - IBS and Incontinence
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Visceral/Neural Manipulation Case Study - Hip Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Heartburn and Reflux
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Headaches and Neck Pain
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Visceral Manipulation - Fractured C1/2, Ruptured Esophagus, Right Rib Cage Pain
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Visceral Manipulation - Extremity Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - The Effect of Visceral Manipulation on Diastasis Recti Abdominis
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Visceral/Neural Manipulation Case Study - DeQuervain's Tendonitis
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Coccyx Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Chest Pressure
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - CFS
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Car Accident; Neck, Low Back, and Rib Pain
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Bilateral OA Knees
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Bed Wetting
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Visceral Manipulation - Abdominal Pain After Surgery
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Left Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study – Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Neck Pain & Thyroid
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation - Neck Pain & Thyroid Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Neck Pain & Headaches
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation - Neck Pain & Headaches Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Epigastric Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation – Epigastric Pain Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Low Back Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation – Low Back Pain Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Acid Reflux Symptoms
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation – Acid Reflux Symptoms Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Shoulder Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation – Shoulder Pain Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Atrial Fibrillation & Breathlessness
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation - Atrial Fibrillation & Breathlessness Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Bowel Symptoms
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation – Bowel Symptoms Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Coccygeal Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation – Coccygeal Pain Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipultaion Case Study - Sternal Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation – Sternal Pain Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Interdisciplinary Work and the Scientific Basis for Visceral Manipulation: Soft Tissue Fascial Mobilization
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This letter discusses for the need to integrate basic science research with clinical PT practice and how the literature supports Visceral Manipulation; a rationale for a more extensive neurophysiological model in the field of manual therapy; and peer-reviewed research in Visceral Manipulation. The letter also talks about mid-range theories relevant to Visceral Manipulation, peer reviewed research supporting Visceral Manipulation and a support bibliography. |
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Shocking victory for proponents of alternative medicine
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In Australia, an effort to label all alternative (traditional, complementary) medicine products as "based on pseudoscience" has failed. This article is important to share, as many times complementary healthcare modalities are maligned by saying there is not enough science behind them. People who watch the news or read mainstream news have the impression that "scientific"medical research is remarkably valid and always progressing. "It simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is publishes, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines. I take no please in this conclusion, which I reached slowly and relunctantly over my two decades as an editor of Th New England Journal of Medicine." (Dr. Marcia Angell, NY Review of Books, January 15, 2009, "Drug Companies * Doctors: A Story of Corruption) |
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Discover an Integrative Treatment Approach to Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury November 11th – 17th, 2018
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Discover an Integrative Treatment Approach to Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury November 11th – 17th, 2018 |
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A new look at cerebrospinal fluid circulation
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Abstract: According to the traditional understanding of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) physiology, the majority of CSF is produced
by the choroid plexus, circulates through the ventricles, the cisterns, and the subarachnoid space to be absorbed
into the blood by the arachnoid villi. This review surveys key developments leading to the traditional concept.
Challenging this concept are novel insights utilizing molecular and cellular biology as well as neuroimaging, which
indicate that CSF physiology may be much more complex than previously believed. The CSF circulation comprises
not only a directed flow of CSF, but in addition a pulsatile to and fro movement throughout the entire brain with
local fluid exchange between blood, interstitial fluid, and CSF. Astrocytes, aquaporins, and other membrane
transporters are key elements in brain water and CSF homeostasis. A continuous bidirectional fluid exchange at the
blood brain barrier produces flow rates, which exceed the choroidal CSF production rate by far. The CSF circulation
around blood vessels penetrating from the subarachnoid space into the Virchow Robin spaces provides both a
drainage pathway for the clearance of waste molecules from the brain and a site for the interaction of the systemic
immune system with that of the brain. Important physiological functions, for example the regeneration of the brain
during sleep, may depend on CSF circulation. |
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Soldier finds healing through CranioSacral Therapy
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Fort Benning, GA- It was during his second mobilization that SFC Dale Kessler, a Reserve Soldier with the 198th Infantry Brigade, was injured. After finishing his term as a drill Sargent on Sand Hill, Kessler relocated to the Warrior Transition Battalion. While there, he found an unexpected treatment that worked wonders for his strained back, thanks to a massage therapy demonstration of CranioSacral Therapy at the battalion Feb 22 that changed his life. |
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Cutting Edge: Lymphatic Vessels, Not Blood Vessels, Primarily Mediate Immune Rejections After Transplantation
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The purpose of this study was to determine the relative importance of blood vessels (hemangiogenesis) versus lymphatic vessels (lymphangiogenesis) in mediatingimmunological responses for transplantation. |
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Electric Cures
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This article is about how Bioelectronic medicine could create an "off switch" for arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer. Stimulation of the nervous system could replace drugs for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. |
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Is neuroplasticity in the centeral nervous system the missing link to our understanding of chronic musculoskeletal disorders?
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Recent findings suggest that a change in model and approach is required in the rehabilitation of chronic MSD that integrate the findings of neoroplastic changes across the CNS and are targeted by rehabilitative interventions. Effects of current interventions may be medicated through peripheral and central changes but may not specifically address all underlying neuroplastic changes in the CNS potentially associated with chronic MSD.Novel approaches to address these changes show promise and require further investigation to improve efficacy of current approaches. |
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Link Between Brain's Memory Center and Heart Function
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Vanderbilt researchers report elderly people whose hearts pump less blood have reduced blood flow in the temporal lobe. Previous studies report the temporal lobe is a critical brain area for the development of Alzheimer's disease. |
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CranioSacral Therapy for Plagiocephaly
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The incidence of infant plagiocephaly, or misshapen heads, is on the rise in the United States, and CranioSacral Therapy can intervene to restore symmetry and facilitate health and healing. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Ankle Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Hip Pain Abstract: A case study of a 50-year-old male suffering with left
ankle pain after tibia and fibula fractures with surgical fixation. His
symptoms resolved after manual therapy that included joint mobilization,
myofascial release techniques and neural manipulation.
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – ADHD/Stuttering/Sleep Disturbance
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - ADHD/Stuttering/Sleep Disturbance Abstract: A case study of a year 17 y.o. male suffering with
symptoms of ADHD, stuttering, sleep disturbance, and R A/C Jt pain that
resolved with treatment of cranial sutures, dura, encephalon and associated
nerve structures with neural manipulation techniques. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Low Back Pain/Hip Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Low Back Pain/Hip Pain Abstract: A case study of a 74year old female suffering with Low
Back Pain and L hip pain that resolved using
treatment techniques of visceral and neural manipulation. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Dysphonia & Vocal Cord Dysfunction
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Dysphonia & Vocal Cord Dysfunction Abstract: A case study of a 21 year old male suffering with
dysphonia and vocal chord dysfunction that resolved with treatment of cervical
fascial, cranial dura, and cranial nerves with neural manipulation. Signs of
possible vagal disequilibrium were also present and decreased after treatment
of neural structures.
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Neck & Jaw Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Neck & Jaw Pain Abstract: A case study of a 70-year-old female suffering with neck,
jaw pain and disrupted taste after a fall backwards and hitting her head. Her
symptoms resolved with treatment of cranial dura and nerve structures with neural manipulation. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study– Headaches/Vertigo/Anxiety/
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Headaches/Vertigo/Anxiety/Cervical Pain Abstract/ Summary: A case study of a 43-year-old female suffering
with headaches, vertigo, cervical pain, anxiety after a long history of sinus
infections, allergies and mold exposure. Her symptoms improved with treatment
of cranial dura, cranial nerves, intracranial induction techniques, and neural
manipulation techniques.
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Indigestion/Hip Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Indigestion/Hip Pain Abstract: A
case study of a 30-year-old female with indigestion and hip pain that improved
with neural manipulation treatments. Fascial restrictions and involvement of
vagus nerve, lumbar plexus, obturator and femoral nerve appear to have been
contributing to her symptoms and decreased functional status |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Elbow Pain, Weakness & Paresthesia
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Elbow Pain, Weakness & Paresthesia Abstract:
A case study of a 30-year-old male pitcher
suffering with left elbow symptoms including weakness and paraesthesias. His symptoms
resolved with treatment of cervical spine, brachial plexus, shoulder complex,
ulnar nerve, radial nerve with neural manipulation techniques. Releasing key
areas of entrapment allowed full return to pitching and ADL’s without symptoms |
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A comprehensive physical therapy approach including visceral manipulation after failed biofeedback therapy for constipation
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This article is about techniques in coloproctology, and a comprehensive physical therapy after failed surgery. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Sciatica/Chronic Headaches
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Sciatica/Chronic Headaches Abstract: A
case study of a 14-year-old male runner suffering with right lower extremity
sciatic symptoms and chronic headaches that resolved after treatment to dura,
vagus, and sciatic nerve structures with neural manipulation. This case example
demonstrates the possibility of how trauma
affecting a distant region can resolve with treatment using neural
manipulation. Treatment of structures distant from pain site can have huge
implications on symptoms resolving when using the guidance of general and local
listening for treatment plan |
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Structural and functional features of central nervous system lymphatics
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This is an Author manuscript pertaining to the discovery of structural and functional features of central nervous system lymphatics. This article explains the findings after an experiment with mice. |
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Craniosacral Therapy shows promise as concussion treatment - research
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This article is about Actor Will Smith and Bennet Omalu, who played in the film concussion, with producer Peter Landersman. The film raised awareness of the issue of brain injuries in sport, particularly football. This is a study of football players who had sustained a consciousness of mild traumatic Brain injury found that Craniosacral Therapy inproved thier symptoms. |
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Structural and functional features of centeral nervous system lymphatics
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This article is about the CNS (Central nervous system) and the constant immune surveillance that takes place within the meningeal compartment. The mechanisms governing the entrance and exit of immune cells from the CNS remain poorly understood. In searching for T cells gateways into and out of the meninges, we discovered functional lymphatic vessels lining the dural sinuses. These structures express all of the molecular hallmarks of lymphatic endothelial cells, are able to carry both fluid and immune cells from CSF, and are connected to the deep cervical lymph nodes. The discovery of the CNS lymphatic system may call for a reassessment of basic assumptions in neuroimmunology and shed new light on the etiology of neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases associated with immune system dysfunction. |
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CranioSacral Case Study - Autism
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy – Autism |
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More Evidence That Caraniosacral Therapy Works
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This article is about new discoveries that showed that craniosacral therapy works, how finding new lymph connections in the brain that would further explain why craniosacral therapy si effective and charts a link between the immune system and the brain. |
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Therapist treats Hong Kong elderly and China's poor for free with gentle form of chiropractic.
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After 3 years of travel and study, Sampsun Wong developed Yide Therapy. Now he gives free aqua therapy treatment to old people in Hong Kong, runs a medical center and travels around China offering help to the needy. Most of the people in the aqua therapy are in their 60's and some even in their late 70's could not do the same moves on land, but the lukewarm water's buoyancy supports their weight, allowing them to work on their flexibility without the risk of falling. While Wong often recommends exercises for patients, for those with knee pain, regular exercising puts pressure on the kneecap, exacerbating the pain, slowing the recovery process- if it recovers at all. That is when Wong started exploring alternative methods. |
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Former NFL star Ricky Williams now pitching same drug that got him banned
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Former NFL football player Ricky Williams, who played for the New Orleans Saints and the Miami Dolphins among other teams, addresses an audience during a conference on medical marijuana at Harvard Medical School. Marijuana drained running back Ricky Williams' NFL career, but now the same drug may help launch the next phone of his business career. Williams, 40 is launching a cannabis brand called Real Wellness by Ricky Williams. The line will cater to health-conscious consumers, particularly women, who are interested in using alternative medicine to boost wellness, he said. |
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Forest Fires and Aging
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This article is about what forest fires and aging have in common, and that forest fires have something to teach us. Forrest Fires offer us a great analogy not only of the population we are referring to, but of a strategy that can help us bring hope and health. |
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The healing power of touch
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This article is about the many benefits of appropriate physical contact and how simple touch helps us develop into strong and sensitive individuals, provides comfort, calms us, enhances trust and enables us to bond with one another. |
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Meniere's Disease 16 Ways the help manage this inner ear disorder
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As there is no known cure for Meniere's Disease, managing troubling symptoms is key. This article explains What Meniere's Disease is, the signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, and conventional treatment. |
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Sensory Processing Disorder & Autism Parent Support
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This is a story from one of the parents of a child with Autism/ ASD & Sensory Processing Disorder that talks about recovery, and shares her daughters journey and the therapies that made a difference with Upledger Craniosacral Therapy (CST). Heather was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder and presented shutting down for up to 5 days where she couldn't walk or talk. Her health picture was broad, she produced life-threatening levels of stress hormones, had 40 seizures a day, sleep issues, severe food allergies, attention deficient disorder (ADD), attention deficient hyperactive disorder(ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive defiance disorder (ODD), anxiety, depression and a very high IQ. |
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Chronic pain and childhood trauma
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This article discussed Chronic pain and childhood trauma, understanding the connection, and why addressing pain and trauma should so hand in hand. |
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Craniosacral Therapy and Autism
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This is a success story of an autistic boy named Mikey (age 2 years, 9 months) and his journey with the power and promise of Cranio sacral therapy and how it helped him incredibly. |
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Shocking victory of proponents of alternative medicine
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Allopathic and Complementary Healthcare - Let's Integrate Rather than Diminish In Australia, an effort to label all alternative (traditional, complementary) medicine products as "based on Pseudoscience" has failed. This article is important to share, as many times complementary healthcare modalities are maligned by saying there is not enough science behind them. People who watch the news or read mainstream news have impression that "scientific" medical research is remarkably valid and always progressing. "It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgement of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines. I take no pleasure in this conclusion, which i reached slowly and reluctantly over my two decades as an editor of The New England Journal of Medicine." (Dr. Marcia Angell, NY Review of Books, January 15, 2009, "Drug Companies & Doctors: A story of corruption) Let's work together to create the healthiest healthcare system. |
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Is Neoroplasticity in the CNS the missing Link to Our Understanding of Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders
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This article is about recent findings that suggest that a change in model and approach is required in the rehabilitation of chronic MSD that integrate the findings of neuroplastic changes across the CNS and are targeted by rehabilitative interventions. Effects of current interventions may be mediated through peripheral and central changes but may not specifically address all underlying neuroplastic changes in the CNS potentially associated with chronic MSD. Novel approaches to address these neuroplastic changes show promise and require further investigation to improve efficiency of current approaches. |
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Link Between Brain's Memory Center and Heart Function
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This article is about Vanderbilt researchers who report elderly people whose hearts pump less blood have reduced blood flow in the temporal lobe. Previous studies report the temporal lobe is a critical brain area for the development of Alzheimer's disease. |
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Scientists discover neuron-producing stem cells in the membranes covering the brain
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This article is about how unexpected cells have been found in the protective membranes that enclose the brain, the so called meninges. These 'neural progenitors' -- or stem cells that differentiate into different kinds of neurons-- are produced during embryonic development. These findings show that the neural progenitors found in the meninges produce new neurons after birth-- highlighting the importance of meningeal tissue as well as these cells' potential in the development of new therapies for brain damage and neurodegeneration. A paper highlighting the results was published in the leading scientific journal Cell Stem Cell. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study – Arthritis/Reflux/PTSD
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Arthritis/Reflux/PTSD Joanne Haymore OTR/L, CMT, CST-T describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, and results. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study– Headaches/Pain
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Headaches/Pain Joanne Haymore OTR/L, CMT, CST-T describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, and results. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study – PTSD/Anxiety/Depression
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - PTSD/Anxiety/Depression Joanna Haymore OTR/L, CMT, CST-T describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, and results. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study– Traumatic Head Injury/Severe Head Pain
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Traumatic Head Injury/Severe Head Pain Joanne Haymore OTR/L, CMT, CST-T describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, and results. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study - Lyme Disease/Neurological Complications/Chronic Pain
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Lyme Disease/Neurological Complications/Chronic Pain Joanne Haymore OTR/L, CMT, CST-T describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, objective and subjective results. |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Birth Trauma/Torticollis
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Birth Trauma/Torticollis Amy Sanders, OTR, LMT, CST-T describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, treatment and final assessment. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study - Concussion/Pain
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Concussion/Pain Amy Sanders, OTR, LMT, CST-T describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, treatments and final assessment. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study - Postconcussion/Headaches/Pain
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Post-concussion/Headaches/Pain Amy Sanders, O.T.R., LMT, CST-T describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, treatment and final assessment. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study – Pain/Numbness/Limited mobility
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Pain/Numbness/Limited Mobility Amy Sanders, O.T.R., LMT, CST-T describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, treatment and final assessment. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study– Chronic Pain/Headaches
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Chronic Pain/Headaches Amy describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, treatments and final assessment. |
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Evidence for brain glial activation in chronic pain patients
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This article is about brain glian activation in chronic pain patients. Until recently, chronic pain has been thought to arise primarily from neuronal dysfunction within nociceptive path-ways of the nervous system. In the last decade, however, a paradigm shift has occurred in the fields of pain neurobiology. Animal studies have clearly demonstrated that microglia and astrocytes in the CNS, as well as neuro-glial interactions, play a key role in the establishment and maintenance of persistent pain. This study includes 19 patients diagnosed with chronic LBP for at least 2 years (either with or without radicular pain complaints) and 25 healthy controls with no history of chronic pain were initially screened to participate in the study. The results were that there are higher brain TSPO levels in people with chronic back pain. |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Parkinson’s Disease
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Parkinson's Disease Amanda describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, treatment and sums it up with the results and analysis. |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Headache and Muscle Tension
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Headache and Muscle Tension Amanda describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, treatment and sums it up with the results and analysis. |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Acute Pain and PTSD
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Acute Pain and PTSD Amanda describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, treatment and sums it up with the results and analysis. |
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CranioSacral Therapy – Debilitating Pain in Neck and Shoulder
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - Debilitating Pain in Neck and Shoulder Amanda describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, treatment and sums it up with the results and analysis. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study ‐ PTSD
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Upledger Institute Case Study CranioSacral Therapy - PTSD Amanda describes patient's history, symptoms, evaluation, treatment and sums it up with the results and analysis. |
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CranioSacral Therapy Case Study–Panhypopituitarism
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Upledger Institute CranioSacral Case Study about Panhypopituitarism |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Chronic Neck Pain and Headaches
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Chronic Neck Pain and Headaches Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Chronic Neck Pain and Headaches
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Chronic Neck Pain and Headaches Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – ADD/Poor Muscle Tone
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - ADD/Poor Muscle Tone Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Neck Pain/Reflux
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Neck Pain/Reflux Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Digestion problems/Constipation
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Digestion problems/Constipation Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Iliotibial Band Syndrome/Low Energy Neck and Knee Pain/Depression
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Low Energy/Neck and Knee Pain/Depression Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Hip injury/Low back immobile
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Hip injury/Low back immobile |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study– Hip pain/Ankle weakness
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Hip and ankle pain Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Low back pain/Anxiety attacks/Insomnia/Bruxism
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Low back pain/Anxiety attacks/Insomnia Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Sciatica
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Sciatica Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Acute back pain/Unable to walk and stand
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Barral Institute Case STudy Visceral Manipulation - Acute back pain/Unable to walk and stand Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Shoulder Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Shoulder Pain Joanne describes her patient, reason for
coming to get treated, evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Headaches and muscle spasm
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Headaches and muscle spasm Joanne describes her patient, reason for
coming to get treated, evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Acoustic Neuroma/loss of hearing
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation Manipulation – Acoustic Neuroma/loss of hearing Joanne describes her patient, reason for
coming to get treated, evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Leg pain and severe back pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Leg pain and severe back pain Joanne describes her patient, reason for
coming to get treated, evaluation, treatment and results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – General muscular pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - General muscular pain Joanne
describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation, treatment and
results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Low back pain, anxiety and headaches
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Low back pain, anxiety and headaches Joanne
describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation, treatment and
results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Lack of concentration and short term memory problems
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Lack of concentration and short term memory problems Joanne
describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation, treatment and
results. Joanne
describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation, treatment and
results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study – Helicopylori Bacterium
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Barral Institute Case Study Visceral Manipulation - Helicopylori Bacterium Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study– Numbness in finger tips/Stiffness in cervical spine
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Numbness in finger tips/Stiffness in cervical spine Joanne describes her patient, reason for coming to get treated, evaluation and treatment she did based on the evaluation. She sums it up with the results. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Headache and neck pain
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Barral institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Headache and neck pain A case study of a 32 y.o. female suffering from
headache and neck pain after a MVA with resolved using neural manipulation techniques |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Foot pain/gait abnormalities
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Foot pain/gait abnormalities Case Study about a 53 year old female with pain in right foot that is significant and not allowing her to walk normally that resolved using Neural Manipulation. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Neck and headache pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Neck and headache pain A case study of a 62 y.o. female suffering from
neck and headache pain which was greatly reduced with techniques of neural manipulation. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Neck and arm pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Nerual Manipulation - Neck and arm pain Case study is about a 45 year old female with neck and arm pain that resolved with treatment including neural manipulation. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - Penial Pain–
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Barral institute Case STudy Neural Manipulation - Penile pain A case study of a 65 year old male suffering from penile pain that resolved using treatment with Neural Manipulation. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Neck Pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Neck Pain Patient is a
66 y.o. female that works as a volleyball ref with neck and bilateral UE pain
which limits her ability to do her job. Her current symptoms began in Feb. of
2017 when she was using her arms to do a lot of sewing with arms held in
unsupported positions as she worked. Patient
had a fall on her bike onto
her Lt. arm on 06/10/17 which exacerbated her symptoms. She presented in PT on
07/03/17 with complaints of neck pain, pain into Rt. arm and pain into left arm
down into hand. Pain complaint was 7 at best and 9/10 at worst in the areas
noted. She also describes frontal
headaches. Her pain limits her ability to work as a volleyball ref. Past medical history in noncontributory
except for hypothyroid for which she takes meds. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study – Spinal Stenosis/Low back pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - Spinal Stenosis/Low back pain A case study of a 69 year old female with spinal stenosis with leg pain and low back pain that was greatly improved with techniques of Visceral and Neural Manipulation. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - SI/Low back pain
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Barral Institute Case Study Neural Manipulation - SI/Low back pain A case study of a 61 year old femal suffering from SI/Low back dysfunction after a fall that developed sudden arm pain and distal weakness in her hands that revolved with treatment of neural manipulation. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - Bell's Palsy
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This is a Barral Institute case study about Neural Manipulation and Bell's Palsy. Bell's Palsy at times has no apparent cause but factors such as strain through the sinuses or meninges can predispose someone to this condition, as can trauma such as a lengthy or invasive dental procedure. Bell's Palsy is often terrifying for the patient and affects their social interaction greatly. For this reason, it is imperative to relieve the strain on the facial nerve as quickly as possibly and before any lasting nerve damage occurs. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - TMJ Hypoglossal Nerve
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This is a Barral Institute Case study about Neural Manipulation and how it can help TMJ Hypoglossal Nerve. Lenora talks about how we see that cervical and TMJ mobility can be greatly influenced by a restriction in the mobility of the hypoglossal nerve and how immediate improvements were rendered in rage of movement of both the TMJ and tongue. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - Anxious Bladder
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This is a Barral Institute Case Study about Neural Manipulation and helping an anxious bladder. Ankle sprains are a very common effect for many children, as is a bladder dysfunction of varying types. This case study showed the connection of the tibial nerve to the level of activation of the bladder. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study- Pudendal Neuralgia
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This is a Barral Institute case study about Neural Manipulation and pudendal neuralgia.. It is a case study about a fall on the buttock that resulted in pudendal neuralgia and inability to perform daily activities. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - Plantar Faciitis
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This Barral Institute Case Study is about how Neural Manipulation can help Plantar Fasciitis, Lenora talks about Plantar Fasciitis and how it is often a chronic issue before it gets any treatment. By then, treatment can become quite difficult due to the adaptive changes. In this case study we see the impact of the plantar nerves on pain producing tensions in the foot and the effect of neural tension on gait patterns. |
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Dr. John E Upledger Compassionate Touch Program New Glarus Study Glarus Elementary School in New Glarus, Wisconsin New Glarus - Study
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A program conducted recently in New Glarus, WI demonstrated the efficiency of the Compassionate Touch, which is based on the Direction of Energy technique outlined in the text CranioSacral Therapy. One hundred and one children attending kindergarten and first grade at New Glarus Elementary School comprised the initial subject population for this study. The data analysis showed a very clear and statistically significant increase in the demonstration of pro-social behaviors and similarly significant reduction in behavior problems reported by the classroom teachers. Read full study. |
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Children’s Program and Book Demonstrate the Power of Compassionate Touch
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This article talks about the Compassionate Touch study and program and how children who apply compassionate touch to playmates can help relieve pain, strengthen self-esteem and positive behaviors, according to studies conducted by The Upledger Foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The article discusses the children's book "I Can Show You I Can" and the importance of touch to children, teachers and parents. At the end of the article, the results of the Compassionate Touch Program are provided. |
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The Compassionate Touch Program; Defusing Violence by Enhancing Self-Esteem, Self-Worth and Self-Image in Children
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This article talks about The Compassionate Touch program conducted in the Midwest in the 1990s. The children involved experienced a greater sense of belonging and connection with others by the study's conclusion. Teachers also observed more than twice as many acts of compassion and empathy and only half the acts of aggression or behavioral problems they reported at the study's onset. Read more about this program |
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EFFECT OF COMPASSIONATE TOUCH ON PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: A PILOT STUDY
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Russel Bourne talks about the Dr. John E. Upledger Compassionate Touch program. In the Spring of 1997, The Upledger Foundation initiated a simple and straight-forward investigation into the use and instruction of Compassionate Touch with preschool children. The pilot project was design to evaluation the effect of Compassionate Touch on the demonstration of increased pro-social behaviors and the reduction of aggressive behaviors and behavioral problems in children. |
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Neoral Manipulation Case Study - Suprascapular Nerve Impingement
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This Barral Institute case study is about Neural Mannipulation and Supraxcapular Nerve Impingement. This work can help improve in impingement syndromes that can be made quickly with manual therapy on the nerve. In this case, a supra-scapular nerve impingement, first the impingement site had to be identified and released. Following this, specific, gentle treatment on the nerve itself as it passes through the area of impingement helps to restore movement of surrounding tissue, restore normal nutritive flow to the nerve and helps restore proprioceptive information about the nerve to the brain. This case study demonstrates the rapid success of such treatment. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - Pronator Teres Syndrome
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This Barral Institute case study is about Neural Manipulation and Pronator Teres Syndrome. I talks about how overuse injuries can be difficult to treat. They are complicated by many adaptive responses to the tissues and altered movement patterns. This case study shows the effectiveness of neural manipulation to treat such injuries within a short time frame, to help change the movement patterns to restore a more efficient pattern with less strain in the tissues. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - Post fracture neural restrictions of the elbow
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This Barral Institute case study is about Neural Manipulation and post fracture neural restrictions of the elbow. Neural restrictions can occur following a fracture and fixation following injury. Increasing the mobility of the neural structures in the area can be an important step in restoring function. This case study is a 15 month old who sustained a fracture due to a fall. Neural development at this age is very dependent on the child's ability to explore their world. Thus, it is critical to restore upper extremity Range of Motion quickly to ensure function of the arm but also continued brain development. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - Trigeminal Neuralgia
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This Barral Institute case study is about Neural Manipulation and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Trigeminal Neuralgia is a condition that can become quite debilitating. Finding a nonsurgical effective way to treat this condition would be quite welcomed. In this case study we see the effectiveness of manual therapy on the whole nervous system to reduce the tensions on the trigeminal nerve. |
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Chiropractic care of a pediatric patient with symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, fuss-cry-irritability with sleep disorder syndrome and irritable infant syndrome of musculoskeletal origin
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This case study is about a mother who took her 3 month old girl in for chiropractic care with a medical diagnosis of gastroesophageal re flux disease. (GERD) Notable improvements in the patient's symptoms were observed within four visits and total resolution of symptoms within three months of care. |
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Muscle Balancing: TREATMENT OF THE SHOULDER COMPLEX
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KERRY D’AMBROGIO
DOM, AP, PT, DO-MTP explains Muscle Balancing (MB) and gives the criteria for using this technique with shoulder dysfunction and how to perform the technique. He also provides a Shoulder Dysfunction Case Study. |
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"Concussion" Movie Spurs Interest in Dr. Ronald Murray's Manual Regulation Therapy
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Thanks to the latest Hollywood release, "Concussion," starring Will Smith, and the prevalent role that NFL football plays in American culture, more and more people are becoming aware of the impact of concussions on those who play impact sports, including football, at all levels. Murray, author of "A Colloid Fluid Model: The Bridge Between Biological and Energy Medicine," published internationally in Explore Magazine, and pioneer of Manual Regulation Therapy (MRT), explains how the model gave birth to MRT. MRT is a unique and integrative therapy that combines conventional physical therapy, cranial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and myofascial release to provide a totally unique approach to treatment. These treatments prove highly effective in helping those suffering from the effects of concussions, both as a result of violent hits and smaller repetitive blows, to experience relief, and even complete recovery. |
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Effectiveness of a Treatment Involving Soft Tissue Techniques and/or Neural Mobilization Techniques in the Management of Tension-Type Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of a protocol involving
soft tissue techniques and/or neural mobilization techniques in the management
of patients with frequent episodic tension-type headache (FETTH) and those with
chronic tension-type headache (CTTH). CONCLUSIONS:
The application of soft tissue and neural
mobilization techniques to patients with FETTH or CTTH induces significant
changes in pressure pain threshold (PPT), the characteristics of pain crisis, and
its effect on activities of daily living as compared with the application of
these techniques as isolated interventions. |
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CranioSacral Therapy & Autism: A Story of Success
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In this article, we'll look at CranioSacral Therapy's effect on Autism and sensory processing disorder, a condition experienced by most people diagnosed on the autism spectrum. |
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Can CranioSacral therapy improve symptoms of concussion and mild TBI among football players
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This invited commentary references a preliminary study in which the integrative medicine technique known as CranioSacral Therapy (CST) was tested on a group of ex-National Football League (NFL) players who showed significant improvement in range of motion, pain, sleep, and cognitive function. The need for more clinical research data to better understand the potential effectiveness of CST in post-concussive syndrome, mild and more severe traumatic brain injury, and even perhaps chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is emphasized in the article published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM). |
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Modalities: Athletic Therapists
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This article talks about how Athletic Trainers can do a variety of manual therapy modalities from CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and soft tissue release, fascial release, joint traction, trigger point release amongst many more. Athletic Therapists help active people with the rehabilitation of both chronic and acute musculoskeletal condition. |
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Case Series: The Effect of Visceral Manipulation on Diastasis on REcti Abdominis (DRA)
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Case Series: The Effect of Visceral Manipulation on Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) |
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THIS IS WHAT SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER FEELS LIKE TO PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
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In this article, we'll look at CranioSacral Therapy's effect on sensory processing disorder, a condition experienced by most people diagnosed on the autism spectrum. |
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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY: AN IDEAL MODALITY FOR TREATING INFLAMMATION
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In this article, Tim Hutton, PHD, LMP, CST-D talks about the immune system, CranioSacral Therapy and how it is a helpful modality for treating inflammation. Topics: Engage Specific Tissues A Brief History of CranioSacral Therapy On the Nature of CranioSacral Therapy CranioSacral Therapy and Musculoskeletal Pain CranioSacral Therapy in Action The CranioSacral Rhythm Chronic vs. Acute Inflammation |
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Palpating and Treating the Immune System Using CranioSacral Therapy
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In this article, Tim Hutton, PHD, LMP, CST-D talks about the immune system, CranioSacral Therapy and how it is a helpful modality for treating inflammation. Topics: Engage Specific Tissues A Brief History of CranioSacral Therapy On the Nature of CranioSacral Therapy CranioSacral Therapy and Musculoskeletal Pain CranioSacral Therapy in Action The CranioSacral Rhythm Chronic vs. Acute Inflammation An Ideal Vehicle Becoming a CranioSacral Therapist |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - Facial Numbness
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Barral Institute Case study - Neural Manipulation to help facial numbness. The Patient is a 45 y.o. female referred to PT for treatment of facial numbness and tingling which is much improved with treatment techniques of neural manipulation. |
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Neural Manipulation Case Study - Pain and Pressure in Ear
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Barral Institute Case Study - Neural Manipulation - Pain in ear/TMJ crepitation/hearing loss. A case study of a 66 y.o. male with jaw pain and crepitation with jaw motion and a feeling of "fluid" in the ear. He most significantly had a reduction in his ability to hear as documented in a recent hearing test. He had a long standing history of hearing loss, but this recent diagnostic was demonstrably worse. Symptoms resolved with neural manipulation treatment. |
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Case Study 1 Pain and Pressure in Lt. ear with some TMJ crepitation and pain.
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A case study of a 66 y.o. male with jaw pain and crepitation with jaw motion and a feeling of "fluid" in the ear. He most significantly had a reduction in his ability to hear as documented in a recent hearing test. He had a long standing history of hearing loss, but this recent diagnostic was demonstrably worse. Symptoms resolved with neural manipulation treatment. |
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DOES CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY CONTRIBUTE TO A BETTER BIRTH?
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Carol McLellan CMT, CST-D talks about how CranioSacral Therapy helps assist with pregnancy, childbirth, labor, delivery and postpartum depression or the baby blues. |
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Changes in alpha band activity associated with application of the compression of the fourth ventriculat (CV-4)
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The aim of this study was to measure the effects of CV-4 in 10 healthy subjects through quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG), specifically in alpha band. |
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Point:Counterpoint Comments
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The following letter is in response to the Point: Counterpoint series "Cardiovascular variability is/is not an index of auto-nomic control of circulation" |
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A review of the physiology of cranial osteopathy
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The models generally used to explain the practice of cranial osteopathy have not been supported by reliable research. This article reviews and explores the relevant physiology and finds much to advance knowledge in this field. |
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The Inherent Rhythmic Motion of the Cranial Bones
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This article is about the most controversial phenomenon of the PRM from a scientific perspective, and the concept of palpable cranial bone motion. |
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Cranial Bone Mobility
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Cranial bone motion has been the most controversial phenomenon of the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM), but there is ample evidence that the cranial bones do rhythmically move a small but definite amount. Historically, cranial bone motion was considered an anatomic impossibility. Respected scientists, anatomists, and anthropologists have always assumed that the cranial bones fuse and cannot move however, a thorough examination of the experimental data gives a totally different point of view. |
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Effectiveness of Craniosacral Therapy in Cervicogenic Headache
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Abstract Background: Headache is common phenomenon
experienced by everyone at some point in their lives. Hence it’s not surprising
that the global estimate of headache sufferers is around 46% and prevalence of
Cervicogenic headache is 2.5-4.1% among all headache types. This prevalence
might appear to be relatively low as compared to other headache types like
migraine or tension type headache but the associated disability is alarming and
high. Craniosacral therapy is a light touch modality which is fairly safe,
non-invasive and non-pharmacological mode of treatment which can cure a wide
array of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions including headaches but
which has limited evidence of effectiveness in literature especially in
Cervicogenic Headache. Hence this study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of
craniosacral therapy as a treatment modality in the management in Cervicogenic
headache. Methods: This study hypothesized that Craniosacral Therapy will
demonstrate better improvement in all sub-sections of the Headache Impact Test
(HIT-6) which measures the quality of life and also demonstrate reduced
frequency and duration of Cervicogenic headache as measured by a
self-maintained headache diary. Selection criteria for inclusion in the study
were subjects of both gender, age 18 and above and meeting the Cervicogenic
Headache International Study Group diagnostic criteria for Cervicogenic
Headache. All subjects were treated 3 times a week on alternate days for 3
weeks. Results: 94 individuals were screened for eligibility of which 49 met
the selection criteria for the study. Headache-related disability was present
3.4±4.1 days during the 3 week period. The average of the HIT-6 score pre-
treatment was 67.6±7.8 points and post- treatment was 42.7±3.6. The Correlation
analysis of the frequency of headache attacks and duration of disability
according to the headache diary significantly correlated with the severity of
headache-related disability at each attack. Conclusion: Craniosacral therapy is
an effective treatment strategy for patients of Cervicogenic Headache as
measured on HIT-6 during a 3 week treatment program. |
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Terapia cranio sacrală și pierderea totală a diagnosticului de autism
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This
is an article written by Daniela in Romanian. This is the real story of a heroine
mother and her daughter diagnoses with Autism and how CranioSacral Therapy helped |
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CranioSacral Therapy and Autism
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This is an article written by Daniela in Romanian translated
to English. This is the real story of a heroine mother and her daughter diagnoses
with Autism and how CranioSacral Therapy helped.
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Mindfulness Is Aetna CEO’s Prescription for Success
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Soon
after becoming CEO, Bertolini began Aetna's mindfulness-based
wellness programs with a study. He brings those experiences with him in
leading Aetna's 49000
employees with his unique sense of mindfulness and empathy. Craniosacral
therapy proved to be Bertolini’s gateway into the realm of mindfulness and
other forms of care.
Read his story… |
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APPLICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF NEURAL MANIPULATION
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This article talks about Neural Manipulation and its applications and and contraindications. Jean-Pierre also talks about the variety of disorders clients seek neural manipulation that affect nervous system issues. |
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Neural Manipulation Hands-On Work to Promote Nerve Tissue Health
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This article talks about Neural Manipulation and how the acquisition of this new and precise assessment and treatment techniques will enhance the overall well-being of the clients. |
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Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Incontinence
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Barral Institute Visceral Manipulation Case Study - Incontinence The intent of this case report is to illustrate the use of Visceral Manipulation (VM) for the treatment of incontinence. |
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Are You Treating Your Patients Right?
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Jack Ryan LMT
talks about Total Body Balancing (TBB) and why it is important to start and end
each Total Body treatment with evaluation. When you use a combination of
evaluation techniques and critical thinking to discover the underlying cause of
a person’s dysfunction your treatment approach will be more successful. Kerry
talks about the benefits of evaluation. Jack Ryan, LMT is the owner of the Soar Point Massage Clinic in Sarasota FL. He is a teaching assistant and instructor for the D’Ambrogio Institute. Jack lectures and teaches on the topics of Total Body Balancing, Muscle Balancing, Joint Balancing and pain-free foam roller techniques. His practice is based on pain relief and rehabilitation. |
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When Modalities are not an Option
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Kerry D’Ambrogio D.O.M., A.P., P.T., D.O.-M.T.P. gives a
case study using Muscle Balancing/Positional Release Therapy. |
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Joint Balancing: Reduces Hypomobility, Restores Biomechanics
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Kerry D’Ambrogio D.O.M., A.P., P.T., D.O.-M.T.P. talks about
Joint Balancing. He discusses Whole-Body Evaluation is essential as well as
application of Joint Balancing. |
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Total Body Balancing An integrative approach to optimum treatment and balance
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Kerry D'Ambrogio D.O.M., A.P., P.T., D.O.-M.T.P. talks about Total Body Balancing (TBB) - TBB is based in classical osteopathy - TBB addresses interconnections and contributing lines of
tension - TBB uses A.R.T.S. to evaluate - TBB follows a five-phase treatment template |
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Total Body Balancing
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Jack Ryan talks about Total Body Balancing and the Curriculum developed by Dr. Kerry D'Ambrogio. |
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PRO FOOTBALL PLAYERS TESTIFY TO CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY’S ABILITY TO ADDRESS CONCUSSION AND CTE
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This article talks about what CranioSacral Therapy is and
how it has helped football players address concussion and CTE injuries. |
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Growth and Learning in Unpreserved Dissection
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Eric talks about his experiences in Upledger CranioSacral
Dissection classes and the dissection lab. He talks about his personal and
professional stories working with unpreserved cadavers.
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Upledger Institute Aquatic CranioSacral Therapy
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This article talks about CranioSacral Therapy and CranioSacral
Aquatic Therapy. CranioSacral Aquatic Therapy combines
multi-hand therapy, floating, sea water/pool water, giving and receiving, group
sharing and altered brain wave states with craniosacral hands-on techniques to
produce a unique and powerful healing modality. |
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Osteopathic management of chronic constipation in women patients. Results of a pilot study
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Summary Background and aims:
Constipation
is a common problem in western countries. The aim of this pilot study was to
determine the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for the
treatment of constipated women with functional constipation (FC) or defeation
disorders (DD). Methods: Twenty-one constipated females referred to a tertiary
center were recruited. A course of OMT, weekly for four weeks, was given.
Clinical questionnaire, Bristol stool form scale and patients’ subjective
perception of constipation, bloating and abdominal pain, were recorded. Total
and segmental colonic transit time (CTT) were performed before and after OMT.
Results: Eleven patients had FC and 10 DD, as defined by Rome III criteria.
After OMT, the Knowless Eccersley Scott Symptom score (P = 0.020), the oro-anal
transit time (P = 0.002), the right (P = 0.005) and left (P = 0.009) CTT had
decreased while the stool frequency (P = 0.005) and the Bristol Stool Form scale
(P = 0.003) had increased. After OMT, the intensity of constipation, and the
Patient assessment of constipation symptoms score did not change but a decrease
of abdominal pain, bloating, quality of life score and drug use was found.
Conclusions: This study shows OMT has potential benefit for treating functional
constipation in women. Further randomised trials are required to confirm these
results. |
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The Lost Years: One family’s journey to recovery from autism
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Tami tells
the journey of her daughter's recovery from Autism and Sensory Processing
Disorder to Functioning Recovery and independent living. She talks
about what is Sensory Processing Disorder, CranioSacral Therapy and Bio-Medical
Therapy, and what roles they play on the road to Functioning Recovery and independent
living. |
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Upledger CranioSacral Immersion Report for Dr. John E. Upledger Program for Military Post-Traumatic Stress
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CranioSacral Immersion Program Report graphs from the The
Upledger Military Veterans Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Program. The Upledger Military Veterans Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD) Program was a five-day Upledger CranioSacral Therapy
Intensive Program that ran from Tuesday, November 8th through Sunday, November
13th 2016. The first day was a short meet and greet of the therapists and the
veterans. The five-day intensive started the next day. Six military veterans
participated in the program. Two were Vietnam veterans and the remaining four
were in more recent conflicts. There were approximately 20 therapists. Each
veteran received Upledger CranioSacral Therapy from a team of three Upledger
CranioSacral therapists, with each team led by a Primary Therapist who was an
Upledger CranioSacral Therapy Diplomate. Support therapists all were a minimum
of an Upledger CranioSacral Therapist Techniques certified. Each day, veterans
received Upledger CranioSacral Therapy for approximately 2.5 hours in the
morning and 2 hours in the afternoon |
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Dizziness: Natural Treatment for Vertigo and BPPV
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This article talks about vertigo and how CST can help. |
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The effect of a six-week osteopathic visceral manipulation in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain and functional constipation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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The aim of the proposed
study is to analyze the effect of a six-week osteopathic visceral manipulation
(OVM) program on the flexion-relaxation phenomenon in individuals with
non-specific chronic low back pain (LBP) and functional constipation. |
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Feeding in the NICU: A Perspective from a Craniosacral Therapist
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Abstract: Completing
full feedings is a requirement for discharge for babies in the NICU.
interaction between the nerves and the muscles of the jaw, tongue, and the soft
palate is required for functional sucking and swallowing. Jaw misalignment,
compressed nerves, and misshapen heads can interfere with these interactions
and create feeding difficulties. craniosacral therapy (CST) is a noninvasive
manual therapy that is perfect for the fragile population in the NICU. CST can
be used as a treatment modality to release fascial restrictions that are
affecting the structures involved in feeding, thereby improving feeding
outcomes. Available for purchase from ingenta: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/springer/jnn/2016/00000035/00000002/art00008 |
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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY: THE TIN OF REGGIO CALABRIA LEADER IN WORLD RESEARCH
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This
article was published in a NICU journal in Italy, about the CST research! |
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TERAPIA CRANIOSACRALE: LA TIN DI REGGIO CALABRIA LEADER NELLA RICERCA MONDIALE
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This
article was published in a NICU journal in Italy, about the CST research! |
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WHAT IS VISCERAL MANIPULATION? AN INTEGRATED PART OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
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This article talks about what Visceral Manipulation is and the therapeutic value of Visceral Manipulation. |
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How anger affects your brain and body
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This article explains the many different ways that anger changes your brain. Elevated cortisol causes neurons to accept too much calcium through their membrane. A calcium overload can make cells fire too frequently and die. It also discusses how stress hormones affect your body. |
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Grounding Techniques
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This article is about the simple grounding techniques that help you re balance and get out of your funk. |
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Glia, not neurons, are most affected by brain aging
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The difference between an old brain and a young brain isn't so much the number of neurons but the presence and function of supporting cells called glia. In this article, researchers found that the state of someone's glia is so consistent through the years that it can be used to predict someones age. |
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Genetic influence on immune system appears to be higher than previously thought
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Kings College London reveals nearly three quarters of immune traits are influenced by genes. |
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Four simple steps to Preventing Alzheimer's Desease
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Is it possible to prevent Alzheimer's disease? Research is giving us more and more reason to hope that Alzheimer's is not only preventable, but quite possibly reversible. And alternative approaches are supporting this with simple steps that can be taken. It could change your life, or the life of your loved ones. |
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Entrainment and the science of energy healing
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This article is about the heart of the connection between energy healing and entrainment. A new physics principle was discovered in 1965 when a Dutch Physicist and Scientist named Christian Huygens made many well known breakthroughs in the field of physics and astronomy. |
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Do our bones influence our minds?
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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. |
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Craniosacral therapy for migraine: Protocol development for an exploratory controlled clinical trial
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Carniosacral therapy (CST) is a popular non-pharmacological approach to the treatment or prevention of migraine headaches for which there is limited evidence of safely and efficacy. In this article they describe on ongoing feasibility study assess the safety and efficacy of CST in the treatment of migraine. |
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CranioSacral Therapy for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a genetic, connective tissue disorder affecting collagen production. Since collagen is found throughout the body, all systems, structures and bio mechanics can be effected. |
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CranioSacral Therapy (CST) proven to relieve chronic neck pain and migraines
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A recent study has shown craniosacral therapy to be effective in improving pain intensity, functional disability, and health related quality of life. It is a non invasive approach that uses gentle manual palpitation techniques to release fascial restrictions between the cranium and the sacrum. |
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Concussion Foundation: 91 Percent of ex-college players studied have CTE
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This article is about chronic traumatic encephalopathy, more commonly known as CTE. CTE is a degenerative condition that can be caused by repeated head trauma. CTE can lead to memory loss, dementia and erratic behavior. |
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Cognitive Emulation in the Frontoparietal Network
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This article is an original story from UNIGE about our brains frontoparietal network and its responsibility for a range of highly diverse functions from planning and executing movements to mental rotation, and from spatial attention to working memory. |
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Clinical and symptomatological reflections: the fascial system
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This article is about the functions and interactions between the fascial continuum and the body system. |
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Changes in elongation of falx cerebri during craniosacral therapy techniques applied on the skull of an embalmed cadaver
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Craniosacral therapy supports that light forces applied to the skull may be transmitted to the dura membrane having a therapeutic effect to the cranial system. |
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CranioSacral Therapy- A Conversation Between Therapist and Client
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In a CranioSacral
Therapy session, listening may be the most important tool for both the
client and the therapist. The conversation begins with spoken words
between therapist and client, but then the experienced hands of the CranioSacral
Therapist “listen” through layers of tissue and tension. That’s when the story unfolds.
To fully understand why communication is essential in
CranioSacral Therapy, Lori looks at the craniosacral system in the body and its
impact on the body. She also talks about the birth of CST, Upledger CST and
what it is. |
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Prime Cut Productions and Tinderbox Theatre explore the edges of male mental health
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CST in the NEWS Prime Cut Productions and Tinderbox Theatre explore the edges of
male mental health
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A Visceral Perspective
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In this introduction to Barral’s work Alison Harvey, a CST
instructor with the Upledger Institute, who also runs the UK branch of the
Barral Institute, shares some of her insights into the therapy and how it can
integrate with CST.”
Stephanie Fowler (Fulcrum editor) |
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What Happens to a Womas's Brain when she becomes a Mother
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This article is about the changes that take place when a woman becomes pregnant and becomes a Mother. A lot of things change, of course, but for new mothers, some of the starkest differences are also the most intimate ones- the emotional changes. Which, it turns out, are also largely neurological. Even before a woman gives birth, the pregnancy tinkers with the very structure of her brain. The maternal feelings of overwhelming love, fierce protectiveness, and constant worry begin with reactions in the brain. So many new mothers experience serious anxiety and depression. Becoming a parent looks- at least in the brain- a lot like falling in love. |
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The Glymphatic System in Central Nervous System Health and Disease: Past, Present, and
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The overall premise of this review is that cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is transported within a dedicated peri-vascular network facilitating metabolic waste clearance from the central nervous system while we sleep. The anatomical profile of the network is complex and has been defined as a peri-arterial CSF influx pathway and peri-venous clearance routes, which are functionally coupled by interstitial bulk flow supported by astrocytic aquaporin 4 water channels. The role of the newly discovered system in the brain is equivalent to the lymphatic system present in other body organs and has been termed the “glymphatic pathway” or “(g)lymphatics” because of its dependence on glial cells. We will discuss and review the general anatomy and physiology of CSF from the perspective of the glymphatic pathway, a discovery which has greatly improved our understanding of key factors that control removal of metabolic waste products from the central nervous system in health and disease and identifies an additional purpose for sleep. A brief historical and factual description of CSF production and transport will precede the ensuing discussion of the glymphatic system along with a discussion of its clinical implications. |
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The Glymphatic Pathway
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Glymphatic system disruption as a mediator of brain trauma and chronic traumatic encephalopathy
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Steps To Health By Burn Loeffke 'The Peace General'
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Burn Loeffke is a retired military officer. He talks about some of his stories in the military, how he got hydocephalus and how CranioSacral Therapy helped him and how it can help others. |
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Nedergaard Explores Why We Need Sleep
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Dr. Maiken Nedergaard thinks she knows why the rest of
mankind needs sleep, and why without it, we die. At NIH, she reviewed a number
of theories about what makes sleep a biological imperative, including benefits
to memory, the immune system and the sheer preservation of human energy, given
that a sleeping person’s metabolism slows by 15 percent vs. waking hours. Read
more on her findings. |
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The Effect of Body Post Alzheimer’s disease
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glymphatic pathway expedites clearance of waste, including soluble amyloid(A)
from the brain. Transport through this pathway is controlled bythe brain’s
arousal level because, during sleep or anesthesia,the brain’sinterstitial space
volume expands (compared with wakefulness), resulting in faster waste removal.
Humans, as well as animals, exhibit different body postures during sleep, which
may also affect waste removal. Therefore, not only the level of consciousness,
but also body posture, might affect CSF–interstitial fluid (ISF) exchange
efficiency. We used dynamic-contrast-enhanced MRI and kinetic modeling to
quantify CSF-ISF exchange rates in anesthetized rodents’ brains in supine,
prone, or lateral positions. To validate the MRI data and to assess
specifically the influence of body posture on clearance of A, we used
fluorescence microscopy and radioactive tracers, respectively. The analysis
showed that glymphatic transport was most efficient in the lateral position
compared with the supine or prone positions. In the prone position, in which
the rat’s head was inthe most upright position (mimicking posture duringthe
awake state),transport was characterized by “retention” ofthetracer, slower
clearance, and more CSF efflux along larger caliber cervical vessels. The
optical imaging and radiotracer studies confirmed that glymphatic transport and
A clearance were superior in the lateral and supine positions. We propose that
the most popular sleep posture (lateral) has evolved to optimize waste removal
during sleep and that posture must be considered in diagnostic imaging
procedures developed in the future to assess CSF-ISF transport in humans. |
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Interstitial fluid drainage is impaired in ischemic stroke and Alzheimer's disease mouse models
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The interstitial fluid (ISF) drainage pathway has been
hypothesized to underlie the clearance of solutes and metabolites from the
brain. Previous work has implicated the perivascular spaces along arteries as
the likely route for ISF clearance, however it has never been demonstrated
directly. The accumulation of amyloid β (Aβ) peptides in brain parenchyma is
one of the pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer disease (AD), and it is likely
related to an imbalance between production and clearance of the peptide. Aβ
drainage along perivascular spaces has been postulated to be one of the
mechanisms that mediates the peptide clearance from the brain. We therefore
devised a novel method to visualize solute clearance in real time in the living
mouse brain using laser guided bolus dye injections and multiphoton imaging.
This methodology allows high spatial and temporal resolution and revealed the
kinetics of ISF clearance. We found that the ISF drains along perivascular
spaces of arteries and capillaries but not veins, and its clearance exhibits a
bi-exponential profile. ISF drainage requires a functional vasculature, as
solute clearance decreased when perfusion was impaired. In addition, reduced
solute clearance was observed in transgenic mice with significant vascular
amyloid deposition; we suggest the existence of a feed-forward mechanism, by
which amyloid deposition promotes further amyloid deposition. This important
finding provides a mechanistic link between cerebrovascular disease and
Alzheimer disease and suggests that facilitation of Aβ clearance along the
perivascular pathway should be considered as a new target for therapeutic
approaches to AD and CAA. |