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February 6th, 2023

Sutures and Cranial Mobility

Thomas Rasmussen, PhD, MSc, CST-D
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One of the main questions in CST relates to the controversy of cranial bone motion in relation to suture closure or not in humans. More recently many studies done in forensic medicine with very high-resolution modern scanners, and the use of cellular and molecular biology have created major advances in the understanding of sutures.

Cranial sutures have a wide range of functions, originating from embryological different tissues with diverse properties. Sutures are of major importance for our cranial growth and brain development, as the major site for interstitial growth of the cranial bones. Sutures allows for skull movement for ease of the passage to the birth canal. Partly fused or fused sutures provide protection for the brain. Sutures are also reported to be essential for shock absorption, and for the redistribution of strain across the skull. The strain in relation to sutures may both be identified in the developmental process and daily life.

February 6th, 2023

The Craniosacral Rhythm

Thomas Rasmussen, PhD, MSc, CST-D
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A central part of learning CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is to learn to palpate the craniosacral rhythm (CSR) and to distinguish the CSR from other rhythms, mainly the rhythm of the respiratory system. The CSR was named so by Dr. Upledger in his work, creating a foundation for what we know worldwide as CST.

In CST and osteopathy in the cranial field, different rhythms have been associated with the cranial field and theorized to be involved in human health from a wide range of perspectives. Many rhythms are studied today and are known to be fundamental to life and health. Rhythms are a rich source of palpatory information in facilitating a CST treatment. How is this knowledge integrated into understanding the relationship between what happens in a CST treatment and our understanding of human health

February 6th, 2023

Brief Description of the Craniosacral System and its History

Thomas Rasmussen, PhD, MSc, CST-D
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The craniosacral system is a universal system described in many forms by different cultures at different times. In our modern times this universal system, the craniosacral system is described by including the science of anatomy and physiology of today. The main components of the craniosacral system are the tissues and fluids at the core of the human body. An important function of this system is the production, circulation, and reabsorption of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). CSF is produced within the craniosacral system and maintains the physiological environment in which the brain and nervous system develop, live, and function.

The human being functions as a whole and the craniosacral system function is in close relation to all systems of the body/mind/spirit. Central to the craniosacral system is a rhythmic motion expressed in all parts of the body, a rhythm not only found in vertebra species, but introduces early in evolution of the animal kingdom.

February 1st, 2023

Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow and the Circadian Rhythm.

Morgan Deale, LMT, CST-T
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The glymphatic system is a ring shaped tunnels that surround your blood vessels that flow through the brain where waste is cleared . CSF drainage as the molecues are cleared with minute spaces surrounding the cells.

January 27th, 2023

Breatfeeding Support in the Algarve

Paula Martins
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Coming from another country can be overwhelming for parents of newborns. CranioSacral Therapy with the help of CST Therapist the work that is done makes all the difference for the FAMILY as a Whole. Once the Breastfeeding is working everyone is much more intune and feeling so better.

January 25th, 2023

Creating Stillness for the Autonomic Nervous System

Rob Fournier OTR, CST-D
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Before we get out of bed in the morning, our mind is often already beginning to plan and organize. What am I going to have for breakfast? When am I going to have time to do all the things on my to do list? Then we may grab our phone and look at the emails from overnight before our feet even touch the floor.

What does all this activity do to our nervous system? It creates stress. Our autonomic nervous system is designed with two modes. One mode is our sympathetic mode, also known as fight, flight or freeze. The other mode is our parasympathetic mode, also known as rest, digest, and repair. Read more...

January 25th, 2023

Structural abnormalities and osteopathic considerations in primary immunodeficiencies

Marija J. Rowane DO, Meghan A. Callahan BS, Jason E. Schend, DO, Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO and Robert W. Hostoffer, Jr., DO, LhD, MSMEd, FACOP, FAAP, FCCP, FACOI
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Structural Abnormalities in patients with this multi immunodeficiencies.


This multiorgan disorder commonly presents with skeletal abnormalities and defects. These are due to improper osteoblast activity leading to reduced bone volume and formation . This has manifested previously as flared ribs, leading to a rachitic rosary , large low-set ears, and small bones. Isolated T Cell defects have been associated with immune deficiencies cuased be T Cell developement.

January 23rd, 2023

Chronic Therapy-Resistant Neck Pain in a Fifty-Year-Old Man: The Role of Partially Impacted Third Molars -Case Report and New Pathophysiological Insights

Lucy Naomi Shiratori Tusita, Lorenz Fischer
Curriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,

 Case Report: We report on a patient with chronic, therapy-resistant neck pain whose cause lied in the tooth/jaw region, specifically, in wisdom teeth with space problems, and partially impacted. The tooth/jaw area itself was not painful; however, neck pain developed via the nucleus spinalis n. trigemini which extends into the cervical medulla.

Background: Inflammatory and mechanical stimuli in tooth / jaw pathologies can have far-reaching consequences via trigeminal and autonomic circuitry and can cause systemic (e.g., autoimmune) diseases and pain conditions outside the tooth/jaw region.

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