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Autism Spectrum Disorder: How CranioSacral Therapy Can Help
John E Upledger DO, OMMCurriculums:
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) has been shown to help the autistic individual find greater ease, both within themselves and in the world around them, by decreasing structural stress and strain on their central nervous system.
Sensory Integration Intervention
SV KratzCurriculums:
This paper is a review of clinical experiences
providing developmental therapy services for three boys
diagnosed with pediatric neurotransmitter disease.
Unwinding Meridians to Reverse Anemia
Kenneth R. Koles, PhD, DSc, RAc, LMTCurriculums:
This article provides a case story about anemia and treating her with unwinding the meridians using the craniosacral rhythm.
Craniosacral Therapy: Helping Improve Brain Function
Susan Vaughan Kratz, OTR, CSTCurriculums:
Using CranioSacral Therapy (CST) to help children with autism and improve brain function.
Effect of craniosacral therapy on lower urinary tract signs and symptoms in multiple sclerosis
Gil Raviv, Shai Shefi, Dalia Nizani, Anat AchironCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
Abstract: To examine whether craniosacral therapy improves lower urinary tract symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. A prospective cohort study. Out-patient clinic of multiple sclerosis center in a referral medical center. Hands on craniosacral therapy (CST). Change in lower urinary tract symptoms, post voiding residual volume and quality of life. Patients from our multiple sclerosis clinic were assessed before and after craniosacral therapy. Evaluation included neurological examination, disability status determination, ultrasonographic post voiding residual volume estimation and questionnaires regarding lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life. Twenty eight patients met eligibility criteria and were included in this study. Comparison of post voiding residual volume, lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life before and after craniosacral therapy revealed a significant improvement (0.001 > p > 0.0001). CST was found to be an effective means for treating lower urinary tract symptoms and improving quality of life in MS patients.
CranioSacral Therapy for Plagiocephaly
Rebecca Flowers, O.T.R., B.C.P., CST-DCurriculums:
The incidence of infant plagiocephaly, or misshapen heads, is on the rise in the United States, and CranioSacral Therapy can intervene to restore symmetry and facilitate health and healing.
Who Lives Behind the Mask?
Stan Gerome, LMTCurriculums:
Stan describes his journey of discovering negative emotions and how to live with them in our day-to-day lives. http://www.upledger.com/newsletters/UpDateWin08.pdf