Research, Articles & Case Studies
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December 14th, 2004
Increasing Orgasm and Decreasing Dyspareunia by a Manual Physical Therapy Technique
Lawrence J. Wurn, LMT, Belinda F. Wurn, PT, C. Richard King, MD, Amanda S. Roscow, MPT, Eugenia S. Scharf, PhD, Jonathan J. Shuster, PhDCurriculums:
Abstract Context: Female sexual pain and dysfunction Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a new site-specific, manual soft-tissue therapy in increasing orgasm and reducing dyspareunia (painful intercourse) in women with histories indicating abdominopelvic adhesion formation.
December 7th, 2004
A Miracle Child
Jean Green-HoldenCurriculums:
Shortly after birth, Katy Green-Holden was given only six months to live. While her exact diagnosis was never clear, they ranged from genetic disease to abnormal brain activity. Her family sought alternative treatments for her including CranioSacral Therapy. At age three, continues to be a survivor and looks forward to beginning school.
December 1st, 2004
The Therapeutic Potential of Integration
Donna-Lee Norton; Brian IsbellCurriculums:
This discussion explores the combined use of homoeopathy and craniosacral therapy as a treatment modality.
December 1st, 2004
Research Conference to Present New Breakthroughs in Integrative Health Care
UnknownCurriculums:
The article announces the ninth international research conference, Beyond the Dura sponsored by the Upledger Institute. It highlights the presenters and topics, including craniosacral therapy and pediatrics.
December 1st, 2004
Healing Touch for Animals
Sally MorganCurriculums:
Written by Sally Morgan, an Upledger certified CranioSacral Therapist, this article discusses how CranioSacral Therapy (CST) can benefit horses, dogs and cats. Ms. Morgan also notes that CST can truly transform animals’ lives, is a new approach for reducing stress and promoting renewed health and vitality in companion animals and horses.
December 1st, 2004
Performing the Initial CranioSacral Evaluation
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger the developer of CranioSacral Therapy (CST), discusses the initial CST evaluation and arcing. The ultimate goal a therapist should work toward is to ensure the body is cleared of mobility restrictions and to achieve the highest level of CranioSacral system function.
December 1st, 2004
CranioSacral Therapy: Seeking the Healing Power of the Body
UnknownCurriculums:
Upledger trained practitioner Karen Axelrod discusses how she uses CranioSacral Therapy, developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, to help clients with stress reduction, pain management and for injuries resulting from car accidents.
October 31st, 2004
Questioning CranioSacral Therapy
Letters and E-mailsCurriculums:
Letter responding to a previous article by Dr. John Upledger regarding CranioSacral Therapy and the pulse of the fluid and movement of the cranio bones. The writer says that medical imaging can prove that the bones are not moving and the fluid is not “pulsing”.
October 31st, 2004
The Still Point
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy (CST), discusses the use of the CranioSacral rhythm and the Still Point. By inducing a Still Point results may include increased blood flow to the brain and a therapeutic effect on the central nervous system and the entire body.
October 26th, 2004
From the Inside, Looking Out
Marielle RenssenCurriculums:
This article describes the history, methodology and experience of CranioSacral Therapy, including explanations of related anatomy and the author’s personal experience as both a patient and practitioner.