Research, Articles & Case Studies
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April 20th, 2006
Skull the Focus of Therapy
Sue CoultonCurriculums:
The business article provides general information about CranioSacral Therapy.
April 2nd, 2006
Neuroprotective strategies and alternative therapies for Parkinson's disease (an evidence based review)
O. Suchowersky; G.Gronseth; J. Perlmutter; S. Reich; T. Zesiewicz; WJ WeinerCurriculums:
This is a review of the literature to determine whether there is any evidence to the benefits of using a variety of alternative therapies to treat Parkinson's Disease. Therapies considered include Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Physical therapy, Chiropractic, Tai Chi, Homeopathy and Speech therapy. All were found to be inconclusive, and a call for more evidence is made.
March 31st, 2006
For Better Client Outcomes, Just Add Water
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger discusses the benefits of performing craniosacral therapy in the water, provides tips on treating patients in the water and about the dolphin assisted therapy program.
March 1st, 2006
Understanding the Contraindications
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger discusses when it is not appropriate to use craniosacral therapy and when an experience practitioner should perform the therapy such as in the case of strokes, spinal taps or skull fractures.
February 1st, 2006
How CranioSacral Therapy Complements the Practice of Massage
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
The article quotes comments by Dr. John E. Upledger on CranioSacral Therapy and how it complements therapeutic massage.
January 30th, 2006
Given the Light Touch of Therapy
Elaine HunterCurriculums:
The article discusses the history and benefits of CranioSacral Therapy especially as it relates to children and the process of birth. The author relates her own observations about the treatment session her two year old son had.
January 1st, 2006
Can craniosacral treatment improve the general well-being of patients?
Silvia Candamil Neira; Robert Elliott; Brian IsbellCurriculums:
The objective of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of craniosacral therapy in improving the general well-being of patients using a single-blind, randomised, control trial with crossover treatments.
January 1st, 2006
SomatoEmotional Release: A Whole-Person Treatment
Alice D. Lindsey, MS, LMT, CSTCurriculums:
The article discusses how body tissues can hold memories and emotions. They can contribute to the blockages that can cause other further physical problems. Therapists can help guide patients through the SomatoEmotional release process of releasing those memories and emotions.
January 1st, 2006
The Potential Impact of Orthodontia on Whole-Body Health
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger discusses how braces and other orthodontic work can affect the craniosacral-neuromusculoskeletal relationship to impact the whole body. The article sites a case of a teenager with braces that suffered from scoliosis.