Research, Articles & Case Studies
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Observational study of the effects of J. Upledger’s ten-step protocol of craniosacral therapy in the treatment of patients with unspecific psychosomatic disorders
Wolfgang SchüersCurriculums:
25 patients with indescript psychosomatic disorders were treated with Upledger 10-step protocols. Results showed little to no change. Variables are cited as to why this may have occurred. An uncited factor may be that somatoemotional release was not included in the treatment process.
Central Action of Peripherally Applied Botulinum Toxin Type A on Pain and Dural Protein Extravasation in Rat Model of Trigeminal Neuropathy
Boris Filipovic, Ivica Matak, Lidija Bach-Rojecky, Zdravko LackovicCurriculums:
A study using rats to investigate if Infraorbital nerve constriction (IoNC) is accompanied by dural estravasation and if botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) can reduce pain and dural extravasation is presented. The conclusion of the research shows two different types of pain, IoNC and formalin, are accompanied by dural estravasation. The lasting effect of a unilateral injection of BoNT/A in experimental animals suggest that BoNT/A might have a long-term beneficial effect in craniofacial pain associated with dural neurogenic inflammation. Bilateral effects of BoNT/A and dependence on retrograde axonal transport suggest a central site of its action.
Combined Manual Therapy Techniques for the Treatment of Women With Infertility: A Case Series
Mary Ellen Kramp, DPT, CLT-LANACurriculums:
This article outlines a case study of 10 previously infertile women and the conclusion shows that 6 of 10 previously infertile women were able to conceive within 3 months after receiving various manual therapy techniques to the pelvis. This fertility rate of 60% within a 3-month period is the same as that of fertile couples. These findings suggest that manual therapy applied to the pelvis could be a viable treatment option for infertile women and should be investigated further.
Craniosacral Rythem-Where does it stand?
Supp, Georg, PT, Dip. MDTCurriculums:
In an article titles "Challenging Myths in Physical Therapy" (Harris 2001), this professor at the University of Vancouver, criticized physical therapists that were using craniosacral therapy in their treatment of musculoskeletal problems, despite the current lack of scientific evidence. Today - about ten years later - the body of evidence has not changed in favor of craniosacral therapy. Nevertheless, the demand for and offer of training courses in this area continues unabated. This article represents a critical personal review of this myth.
Anatomy and physiology of cerebrospinal fluid
L. Sakkaa, G. Coll, J. ChazalaCurriculums:
The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is containee in the brain ventricles and the cranial and spinal subarachnoid spaces. Cranial and spinal arachnoid villi have been considered for a long time to be the predominant sites of CSF absorption into the venous outflow system. Experimental data suggest that cranial and spinal nerve sheaths, the cribriform plate and the adventitia of cerebral arteries constitute substantial pathways of CSF drainage into the lymphatic outflow system.
Concussion and Post-concussion Syndrome Is craniosacral therapy an appropriate treatment modality?
Yonina ChernickCurriculums:
Patients with concussion and post-concussion need to be treated to assist healing of the neurological, vascular and autonomic components of these injuries. This article talks about how Craniosacral therapy is one approach that may be applied by experienced therapists to facilitate this process.
Manual Therapy for Post-Concussion Syndrome
Amy Garrigues, Pt, DPTCurriculums:
Objectives: Discuss evidence for manual therapy in patients with symptoms of headache, dizziness, oculomotor impairments and neck pain Learn and practice manual techniques ï½ Discuss integration of manual therapy evaluation and treatment of patients following concussion
A Novel Massage Therapy Technique for Management of Chronic Cervical Pain: A Case Series
William R. Thompson, DPT, PhD, Ronald Carter, LMT, NCBTMB, CPT, Benjamin Rohe, MS,Randall L. Duncan, PhD, and Carlton R. Cooper, PhDCurriculums:
Abstract article talks about how massage therapy is helpful for chronic neck pain and a provides a case report.
How Can Craniosacral Therapy Help with Stress?
Jamison ShultsCurriculums:
This article explains in simplistic terms how CranioSacral
Therapy can help reduce stress.
Healing from the freeze, The vagus nerve, emotions and the difficulty with mindfulness practices
TRACY A. ANDREWS, MSOM, LACCurriculums:
Van der Kolk believes that bodywork and somatic re-education are essential components to releasing, and restoring function to tissues and organs that have lost mobility due to years of fleeing from those physical sensations.