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November 1st, 2007
The use of craniosacral therapy in a physically-impaired population in a disability service in Southern Ireland
Vicki McManus & Maggie GlikstenCurriculums:
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with children is increasing (Nickel 1996). The use of craniosacral therapy is common in children with special needs for relief from daily or weekly symptoms (Sinha et al 2005, Hurvitz et al 2003). Carlson and Krahn found that their sample of people with physical disabilities used CAM including CST because it fitted their lifestyles and because they perceived it to be more effective than conventional medicine for treating symptoms or treating decreased function (Carlson et al 2006).
The article describes families’ reasons for using CST and their perceptions of its effectiveness.
“Our study shows that families perceive improvements in all areas of daily functioning after using CST.”
October 14th, 2007
One in 10 May Suffer From Sensory Sensitivity
Brenda McHughCurriculums:
This article tells about Sensory Sensitivity, its symptoms and how sensory integration is used to treat it. Available at Palm Beach Post October 14, 2007 archives.
October 3rd, 2007
CranioSacral Dynamics
Judith A. Fudge, B.Ed., Dip.T.Curriculums:
This is a paper presented at a conference on the detailed dynamics of CranioSacral Therapy
September 1st, 2007
The Kids Are All Right
Clare La PlanteCurriculums:
The article discusses children practicing ‘Peaceful Touch’ in the classrooms of Stockholm, Sweden in 2003. La Plante finds the ‘comfort of healthy touch can help children settle down and focus inward so that they are in an optimal state for learning’. The Upledger’s Compassionate Touch program briefly describes the pilot program in New Glarus, WI. Available at: http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/3/MTJ/detail/1651
September 1st, 2007
Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction
Tad WanveerCurriculums:
Dr. John Upledger has asked Tad Wanveer to share his insights in this month’s ‘CranioSacrally Speaking’ column. Wanveer discusses dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and how CranioSacral Therapy has been shown to balance and correct dysfunction of the ANS through gentle manual techniques. Available at www.massagetoday.com in the September 2007 archives.
September 1st, 2007
End Jaw Pain
Amber WolfCurriculums:
This is Wolf’s response to 'Letters' section in the May issue. The article, 'Til Death Do Us Part?' was about TMJ. Wolf was ‘dismayed the article didn’t mention craniosacral therapy as a tremendously effective treatment for this jaw condition’. For copies, contact the publisher.
August 1st, 2007
Still Point Inducer
UnknownCurriculums:
This article is an ad describing still point inducers usage and how to order.
August 1st, 2007
Part 2: The Long Unwinding Road
Lisa Upledger, D.C., CST-DCurriculums:
In this second part of a 3-part series, Dr. Upledger describes the origins and development of CranioSacral Therapy and how this technique can be incorporated into a massage practice.
July 1st, 2007
Autism Spectrum Disorder: How CranioSacral Therapy Can Help
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 has been shown to help the autistic individual find greater ease, both within themselves and in the world around them, by decreasing structural stress and strain on their central nervous system.
June 29th, 2007
Morphology, quality, and composition in mature human peritoneal adhesions
Marcel Binnebösel & Uwe Klinge & Rafael Rosch & Karsten Junge & Petra Lynen-Jansen & Volker SchumpelickCurriculums:
Abstract Background and aim Peritoneal adhesions are caused by intra-abdominal surgery and can lead to relevant complications. Adhesions are supposed to consist of avascular scar tissue. The aim of the present study was to analyze whether mature postsurgical adhesions even after years still reveal a dynamic remodeling process. Materials and methods In a prospective analysis, we investigated tissue specimen of peritoneal adhesions in 40 patients after abdominal surgery. Expression of five parameters representing wound healing and remodeling were examined (MMP-2, Ki-67, apoptosis, collagen/protein ratio, and collagen type I/III ratio). Results Gender, age, and the number of previous operations had no impact on the parameters measured. Adhesion specimens were cell rich, containing mononuclear round cells, fibroblasts, adipose cells, and vascular endothelial cells. There was a positive expression of MMP-2 and apoptosis, whereas Ki-67 was marginal irrespective of adhesion maturity or quality. Adhesions classified as dense showed a significant increase in total collagen (118.2± 4.9 μg/mg) and collagen type I/III ratios (3.9±0.2), whereas there were no significant differences regarding the adhesion maturity. Conclusion The distinct composition of cellular components as well as of extracellular matrix proteins may reflect an interactive cross-talk between adhesion- and stromaderived cells even in mature adhesions. Our findings support the hypothesis that the disabilities of appropriate repair of the peritoneal surface leading to persistent adhesions are a consequence of a permanent process of disturbed remodeling.