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UpClose Newsletter April 2001
The Upledger Institute HealthPlex Clinical ServicesCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
Articles and topics include: Mighty Joe Defies the Odds With CranioSacral Therapy (treating Arthrogryposis with CranioSacral Therapy), The Privilege of Being a Witness and Foundation Fundraiser Kicks Off Beyond the Dura ’01.
CranioSacral Therapy and the Multiple Therapist Approach
John Matthew UpledgerCurriculums:
This article examines how and why CranioSacral Therapy and the multiple therapist approach has a synergistic effect during treatments. Clients of two CranioSacral Therapists working together are presented and the profound results their patients have shown from the tandem therapy are explained.
IAHP Connection Newsletter Fall 2001
The International Alliance of Healthcare EducatorsCurriculums: Integrative Intensions, Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
Issue features: CST Eases Toddler’s Spasticity After Near Drowning, Using Visceral Manipulation to Affect Global Changes, When Symptoms Defy Logic: Using the Body as a Guide, The Upledger Foundation UpDate and BioAquatic Exploration: An Adventure in Personal Discovery. Issue available online at: http://upledger.com/newsletters/CONFL01.pdf
CSF Absorption - new and old idea (Power Point Presentation)
Dan GreitzCurriculums:
The power point presentation addresses a new view on CSF circulation and production. The old model of CSF circulation is that there is bulk flow of CSF from the intraventricular plexus to the arachnoid granulations. The new model is that CSF is produced and absorbed by the brain capillaries. Studies are shown to support the new model. The conclusion of the presentation is 1. The major part of the CSF is produced and absorbed by the brain capillaries; 2. Brain capillaries actively transport water-soluble molecules from the brain, 3. Active transport from brain to blood is a prerequisite for brain homeostasis.
Visceral massage reduces postoperative ileus in a rat model
Susan L.Shapelle,RMTa, Geoffrey M.BoveDC, PhDbCurriculums:
Abdominal surgery invariably causes a temporary reduction of normal intestinal motility, called postoperative ileus. Postoperative ileus extends hospital stays, increases the costs of hospitalization, and may contribute to the formation of postoperative adhesions. We designed experiments to determine if visceral massage affects postoperative ileusin a rat model.
Manual Physical Therapy for Non-Surgical Treatment of Adhesion-Related Small Bowel Obstructions: Two Case Reports
Amanda D. Rice Richard King Evette D'Avy Reed Kimberley Patterson Belinda F. Wurn And Lawrence J. WurnCurriculums:
Case Reports: Two patients presenting with SBO symptoms due to abdominal adhesions secondary to abdominal and pelvic surgery were treated with manual soft tissue physical therapy focused on decreasing adhesions. Conclusions: Successful treatment with resolution of symptom presentation of partial SBO and sustained results were observed in both patients treated.
An investigation of cranial motion through a review of biomechanically based skull deformation literature
Christina N. Seimetz, Andrew R. Kemper, Stefan M. DumaCurriculums:
This literature review and biomechanical analysis determines that, indeed, there is movement available along the sutural articulations of the skulls of both animals and humans, when an external force is applied.
Craniosacral Therapy: The Science of Belief
Brittany Cooley Pacific University Brielyn Jensen Pacific University Leah Kresse Pacific University Abby Ritter Pacific University Justin Teerlinck Pacific UniversityCurriculums:
This is a research article on Craniosacral Therapy. The article has an overview of What CST is, the history of CST, Educational requirements for Upledger Certification, Condition treated with CST, and a summary of research articles.
Is craniosacral therapy effective for migraine? Tested with HIT-6 Questionnaire
T. Arnadottir; A. SigurdardottirCurriculums:
Research to determine whether or not craniosacral therapy alleviates migraine symptoms. Immediately after treatments and one month afterwards there was significant lowering in HIT-6 scorings compared with prior to treatment. There was also significant difference in HIT-6 scorings between Times 1 and 4 (p = 0.004). The effect size was 0.43–0.55.