Research, Articles & Case Studies
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April 8th, 1979
MSU Autism Studies
John Upledger, DO, FAAOCurriculums:
A description of the studies conducted at Michigan State University using CranioSacral Therapy techniques with autistic and learning disabled children is offered
February 1st, 1979
Letter to Editor against CS Findings in Children Research and JEU response
John E. UpledgerCurriculums:
In this letter to the editor, Dr. John E Upledger responds to the srticle by Dr. Northup: "The relationship of craniosacral examination findings in grade school children with developmental problems" (JAOA 77:760-76, June 1978) by John E. Upledger failed to meet the normal standards of research design necessary to a scientific paper.
October 1st, 1978
JAOA book reviews-Pressure points-by JEU 1978
JAOACurriculums:
Book reviews are given on several topics
June 1st, 1978
The relationship of craniosacral examination findings in grade school children with developmental problems
John E. Upledger, DO, FAAOCurriculums:
The conclusion of this article: 1. The use of standardized quantifiable craniosacral motion examination represents a practical approach to the study of relationships between craniosacral motion restrictions and a variety of health problems which may or may not be related to the central nervous function. 2. In general, the accuracy of school authorities' opinions which classify children as "normal" or "not normal" are supported by these data points. 3. The probabilities calculated support the existence of a positive relationship between elevated total craniosacral motion restriction scores and classification of "not normal," "behavioral problems," and "learning disabled" by school authorities, and motor coordination problems, as diagnosed by the MSU Motor Coordination Clinic. 4. There is a positive relationship between an elevated total craniosacral motion restriction score and a history of an obstetrically complicated delivery. 5. The total quantitative craniosacral motion restriction score is most positively related to those children presenting with multiple problems.
August 1st, 1977
The Reproducibility of Craniosacral Examination Findings: A Statistical Analysis
Upledger, John E.Curriculums:
The reproducibility of craniosacral examination findings - a statistical analysis Abstract: A statistical analysis of the data derived from 50 craniosacral examinations on 25 preschool children is presented. These data would seem to support the reliability and reproducibility of the examination findings when the examinations are performed by skilled examiners. During all 50 examinations, the rate of the cranial rhythmical impulse (CRI) was counted and compared with the pulse and respiratory rates of both the subject and the examiner. The results of this comparison would tend to help establish the CRI as an independent physiologic rhythm. A single-blind protocol was employed. All reasonable precautions were taken to control variables. Author: Upledger, John E. Date: 1977 Publisher: American Osteopathic Association; Chicago Relation: JAOA Vol. 76, no.12 (August1977) p. 890/67-899/76
December 1st, 1976
Bioelectric Phenomena in Relation to Neural Function
Roppel and UpledgerCurriculums:
Briefly describes the hypothesis deducted from the attempts to develop " a unifying view in which a number of bioelectric manifestations may be understood as expressions of more fundamental processes," thus leading to a practical explanation of the mode of action of peripheral-stimulation therapies.
March 31st, 1976
Craniosacral Mechanisms
Retzlaff,Roppel,Becker,Mitchell,UpledgerCurriculums:
Briefly describes the scientific bases for craniosacral research and therapy involving manipulation and it's implications for the treatment of pain. Available online at http://faculty.irsc.edu/FACULTY/SSwartz/UPLEDGER.htm
February 1st, 1976
The structures of cranial bone sutures
Retzlaff, Ernest W.; Michael, David; Roppel, Richard; Mitchell, FredCurriculums:
The structures of cranial bone sutures - attached Author: Retzlaff, Ernest W.; Michael, David; Roppel, Richard; Mitchell, Fred There are few studies on cranial bone sutures which have utilized modern histologic techniques. One of the most informative studies on the structure and the development of mammalian cranial sutures was done by Pritchard, Scott, and Girgis in 1956." Their primary concern was the development of the suture, so there was limited discussion of the adult structure. However, this report provided us with a starting point for our investigation. Date: 1976 Publisher: American Osteopathic Association; Chicago Relation: JAOA Vol. 75, no.6 (February1976) p. 607/106-608/108
May 1st, 1971
A study of the rhythmic motions of the living cranium
Viola Frymann, DO, FAAOCurriculums:
This paper is intended to present the results of exploration of these three questions regarding an inherent motility of the cranium. Does such a motion really occur? Can it be mechanically recorded? If it exists, what is its relation to known physiologic functions? With regard to the first question, as to the existence of such a rhythmic motion, slower than and different from the thoracic respiratory rhythm, within the living cranium, those trained in skillful palpation of the human body have claimed for nearly 30 years that such inherent motility is detectable. The validity of the palpatory findings of persons with trained hands is, however, subject to question by those who lack such palpatory skill. The doubt is due primarily to the plausible hypothesis that the sense of touch will experience systematic tactile illusions when subjected to small cyclic motions.