Research, Articles & Case Studies

January 1st, 2004

Addressing the Skeptics, Part I

John Upledger, DO, OMM
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Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, addresses his successful treatment of a teenager through his use of CranioSacral Therapy and dialoguing with her organs and immune cells.

January 1st, 2004

A Retrospective Review of Outcomes Following Physical Therapy Treatments of Fibromyalgia Patients

Silva, M.P., Barrett, J.M., & Williams, J.D.
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Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 2004; 12(2):83-92 This research article is a retrospective review of outcomes of fibromyalgia patients following physical therapy treatments. Synopsis: Upledger’s CranioSacral Therapy techniques, in combination with muscle energy techniques, appear to be effective in treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. Pain levels were reduced with time in therapy in nearly all the patients. Many reported improved energy levels and quality of life.

December 1st, 2003

Raging Water, Raging Fear

Donna Snow Spears, LMT, NCTMB
Curriculums: Integrative Intensions,

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Upledger trained practitioner Donna Spears discusses her journey in The Upledger Institute’s BioAquatic workshop in the Bahamas. For Donna, this was an event in self-discovery, resolution and ultimately transformation. Available online at: http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2003/12/06.html

December 1st, 2003

Formerly Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated, Doctors Remain Hopeful

Rebecca Razo
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Dr. John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, developer of CranioSacral Therapy, treated formerly conjoined Egyptian twins, Ahmed and Mohamed Ibrahim with CST to help their brains begin to function independently. Dr. Upledger hopes to continue with CST treatments to help the boys clear residual tissue trauma. Available online at: http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2003/12/02.html

December 1st, 2003

IAHE Connection Newsletter Winter 2003

The International Alliance of Healthcare Educators
Curriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release,

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Articles and topics include: Beyond the Dura Blends Sun, Soul and Science at a Seaside Resort, The Visceral Manipulation Report-Addressing Mechanical and Emotional Problems, New Workshop-BioAquatics Exploration: Shared Connections, CranioSacral Therapy Alters Brain Functioning to Aid a Wide Range of Disorders, Mechanical Link Introduces Two New Skill-Review Workshops.

December 1st, 2003

The Sound of Silence

Julian Cowan Hill
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After receiving help for his tinnitus through CranioSacral Therapy he decided to become a therapist and create a study of how CST can help patience experiencing this challenging condition.

December 1st, 2003

Non-Invasive, Gentle Treatment for Colicky, Fussy Babies

Ronald Murray, PT, ND and Martha Bramhall, MSW
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This brief article outlines the treatments used for infants with colic. The authors note that CranioSacral Therapy provides “significant change in a relatively short period.”

October 31st, 2003

CranioSacral Therapy and Scientific Research, Part II

John Upledger, DO, OMM
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In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, presents his second installment regarding the scientific research used to develop CranioSacral Therapy.

October 29th, 2003

UpClose, News from The Upledger Institute HealthPlex Clinical Services November 2003

The Upledger Institute
Curriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,

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Articles and topics include: Focus Shifts from Limitations to Possibilities for Pain Patient, Meet Nancy Westphal, LMT, CST-D. Available online at: http://upledger.com/newsletters/UPCNOV03.pdf

October 1st, 2003

What is CranioSacral Therapy?

Ray Mercurio, LMT
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General overview article about CranioSacral Therapy and the types of problems it helps including migraine headaches.