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Palpation of CranioSacral Motion
Don Cohen, DCCurriculums:
This article is the 3nd of a 3 part series on CranioSacral Therapy (CST). In pages 7-9 of the article, Dr. Cohen explains in detail the palpation of the CS motion and how it is done. Topics include; listening stations, palpation of the rhythms and briefly how the practice is accomplished.
The Nature of Palpation
Don Cohen, DCCurriculums:
This article is the 2nd of a 3 part series on CranioSacral Therapy (CST). In pages 4-6 of the article, Dr. Cohen explains the nature of palpation as well as how and why it is vital the CST work.
CranioSacral Rhythmic Impulse
Don Cohen, DCCurriculums:
Chiropractor Don Cohen explains the intricacies of the CranioSacral System (CST). Namely the fluid model of the CSF, the physiological motion (motility) of the CST, Cranial flexion and extension, and the sutures or joints of the skull that allow the motion of flexion and extension.
Fall was physicalization of mental state
Sandy CullenCurriculums:
Article is a brief interview of playwright, John Arndt. He describes his fall from a tree a 'physicalization of a mental state.' After being told that his fall had made him permanently paralyzed he sought treatment at the Upledger Institute clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He states that his experience there changed him "mentally, spiritually, as well as physically.
The Therapeutic Value of the CranioSacral System
John E. Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In this excerpt from the book titled CranioSacral Therapy by Upledger and Vredevoogd, CranioSacral Therapy's (CST) value in a therapeutic practice is described. Also explained is how it is done, and the origins of the technique.
CranioSacral Therapy and the Upledger Institute Czech and Slovak Republic
Helena Touskova and Petra BiharyCurriculums:
An article about CranioSacral Therapy and the Upledger Institute Czech and Slovak Republic. The article is by Helena Touskova (our Czech and Slovak Republic Affiliate) and an Upledger CST student - Petra Bihary
The craniosacral mechanism and the temporomandibular joint
STEPHEN D. BLOOD, DD., FAAO Alexandria, VirginiaCurriculums:
A review of the extensive work by dentists Fonder and Smith to resolve temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome shows awareness of the unity of the body and the effect of TMJ dysfunction on all body systems. However, the role of the craniosacral mechanism has not been appreciated sufficiently. Results of a retrospective study of 130 TMJ patients evaluated for craniosacral dysfunction over a 9-year-period are reported. More than 57 percent of the patients had a history of trauma. The number of upper cervical restrictions was also impressive. A viscerosomatic reflex is postulated as a mechanism for the association of cervical and cranial restrictions and TMJ dysfunction. Osteopathic cranial treatment will assist resolution of TMJ symptoms and improve results with the dental splint. The benefits of a team approach by dentists and physicians are discussed
Closing and Non-closing Sutures in 256 Crania of Known Age and Sex from Amsterdam (A.D. 1883-1909)*
W.R.K. PerizoniusCurriculums:
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.
A Thermographic View of Autism
John E. Upledger, DOCurriculums:
At a center for autism, 26 children and 2 teachers were studied by thermography. Many unexplained findings, and the questions they raised were discussed. Vasoconstriction and vasodilation of the fingers were observed in response to the application of craniosacral therapy.