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March 1st, 2007
Helping the Brain Drain: How CranioSacral Therapy Aids ADD/ADHD
John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, and Tad Wanveer, LMT, CST-DCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger discusses how CranioSacral Therapy can have a positive effect on brain and spinal cord functions. He talks about fluid movement being essential to optimal brain function and how CranioSacral Therapy relieves strain patterns and enhances fluid flow.
March 1st, 2007
Greater Expectations
Sally Wallace Lynch, MS, CD-NCurriculums:
The author talks about her feelings and discoveries during her first pregnancy. She outlines a “pregnancy action plan” for each trimester. As part of the plan, she recommends using CranioSacral Therapy as a means of syncing your bodies and minds. For copies, visit www.alternativemedicine.com.
March 1st, 2007
CranioSacral Therapy Working With the Body’s Self-Correcting Mechanisms
Lisa Upledger, D.C., CST-DCurriculums:
In this first of a 3-part series, Dr. Lisa Upledger describes the origins and development of CranioSacral Therapy, and how this technique can be incorporated into a massage practice. Dr. Upledger discusses the technique in action. While on a business trip, a patient was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy. After only two weeks of treatment, his condition was almost completely relieved.
February 12th, 2007
David Halfon’s a Natural to Direct Intensive Programs for The Upledger Clinic
Mary ThurwachterCurriculums:
The article provides background and recent accomplishment information on Halfon, LMT. Halfon talks about the different rewarding work he does at The Upledger Clinic.
February 1st, 2007
Scoliosis and CranioSacral Therapy
Tad Wanveer, LMT, CST-DCurriculums:
Dr. John Upledger has asked Tad Wanveer to share his insights in this month’s ‘CranioSacrally Speaking’ column. Wanveer discusses how CranioSacral Therapy helps to unravel the mystery of the unknown origin of scoliosis.
January 17th, 2007
Physiological effects of a CV4 cranial osteopathic technique on autonomic nervous system function: A preliminary investigation
Kate Milnes, Robert W. MoranCurriculums:
The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the physiological effects resulting from the administration of a single cranial technique (CV4) compared with simple touch. Heart rate variability, respiration rate, galvanic skin resistance and skin temperature were measured, but there were minimal physiological changes observed. One of the limitations of the study is that the technique was performed on healthy asymptomatic individuals.
January 8th, 2007
What I Do: Physical and Craniosacral Therapist
Amanda KramerCurriculums:
A Wisconsin therapist describes her experiences with CranioSacral Therapy. She was a physical therapist searching for other types of therapies that focused on the central nervous system. With CranioSacral Therapy, children had an increased calm, and improved attention and the ability for the kids to engage in school activities.
January 1st, 2007
The Effectiveness of Craniosacral Therapy
Brian Isbell; Sue CarrollCurriculums:
Using a modified MYMOP (Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile) as a measurement, this study shows positive results after craniosacral therapy treatment.
January 1st, 2007
A History of Manipulative Therapy
Erland Pettman, PT, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMT, COMTCurriculums:
Manipulative therapy has known a parallel development throughout many parts of the world. The earliest historical reference to the practice of manipulative therapy in Europe dates back to 400 BCE. Over the centuries, manipulative interventions have fallen in and out of favor with the medical profession. Manipulative therapy also was initially the mainstay of the two leading alternative health care systems, osteopathy and chiropractic.
January 1st, 2007
Multipractitioner Upledger CranioSacral Therapy: Descriptive Outcome Study 2007–2008
Rachel E. Harrison, MBChB, MRCGP, MFHom, CST and John S. Page, CST-D, MCSSCurriculums:
This study describes patients presenting for CranioSacral treatment, the conditions they present with, and the impact of treatment on both their symptoms and lives.