Research, Articles & Case Studies
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Craniosacral Function in Brain Dysfunction
John E. Upledger, DO, FAAOCurriculums:
This article describes several studies conducted by Dr. Upledger and Zvi Karni on the craniosacral system and children know to have brain dysfunction. Significant findings show that their was a direct correlation between restriction in the CS system and the level of dysfunction.
Changes in alpha band activity associated with application of the compression of the fourth ventriculat (CV-4)
Luiz Miana PT, Sergio Machado, MD, PhD, Pedro Ribeiro, MD, PhDCurriculums: Healing From the Core,
The aim of this study was to measure the effects of CV-4 in 10 healthy subjects through quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG), specifically in alpha band.
The Ricky Williams Concussion Project
Gail Wetzler, PT, DPT, EDO, BI-D, Sally Fryer PT, DPT, CST-D, SIPT Cert. , George Visger, BS, Wildlife Biologist, TBI Consultant Retired Professional Football Player for the NFLCurriculums:
The purpose of this recent study is to determine if specific manual therapy techniques would provide an intervention with positive changes to enhance recovery or diminish long - term sequelae for post professional athletes with a history of concussions.
Without Glia, the Brain Would Starve
Wenner MeyerCurriculums:
Research on radial glial cells shows a link to ensuring brain energy healthy brain energy metabolism and prevention of degeneration.
Glia Spark Seizures
Melinda Wenner MoyerCurriculums:
Research found that the zydeco gene in fruit flies inhibit fluctuations in calcium levels of glial cells and were found to trigger a "... glial reaction that spirals into a seizure." Since a version of the gene <em>zydeco</em> also exists in humans, answers to questions this research presents could help to explain epileptic seizures in humans as well.
Why Sleep Deprivation Eases Depression
David LevineCurriculums:
Glial activity reveals how sleep deprivation elevates mood
Why Sleep Deprivation Eases Depression
David LevineCurriculums:
My search for the Importance of Aftercare in the Treatment of Lymphedema
Melanie Valentine, OTR/L, LLCCCurriculums:
Melanie Valentine, OTR/L, LLCC offers a personal account of her experience with Lymphedema and her search for aftercare treatment that is vitally important for all lymphedema patients. She found the Chikly Institute's LDT work in her search. She emphasizes the need for more therapists to learn this work since it is needed not just during the acute stages of the condition that includes the use of bandaging and compression garments, but as aftercare as well.
Principles of Visceral Manipulation
By Marc Heller, DCCurriculums:
Marc Heller, DC describes the principles of Visceral Manipulation
Dr. Chikly's Brain 1 Desensitizing Technique on RSD Pain
Keira Lynn, LMT, CST, RYT, BACurriculums: D'Ambrogio's Total Body Balancing / Muscle Balancing / Joint Balancing / Fascial Balancing / Lymphatic Balancing / Energetic Balancing,
Keira Lynn, LMT, CST, RYT, BA's presents a case study of a woman with Reflexive Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). Using the down regulation technique taught in Dr. Chikly's Brain 1 course, the pain was reduced from an 8 out of 10 to 0 out of 10 in just 1 session. Subsequent sessions enabled her to significantly reduce the pain in her other arm.