Research, Articles & Case Studies
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January 15th, 2003
Can Practitioners be Trained to Manually Identify Lymphatic Flow? Evidence from a Case Control Study Assessing Skills in Manual Lymphatic Mapping
Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.)Curriculums:
The developer of Lymph Drainage Therapy, Dr. Bruno Chikly, offers this Case Study to compare the reliability of Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) between an experimental population and a control group. MLM offers refinements to the therapeutic process that are an important tool in the management of pre-and postoperative functional assessment of lymphedema.
January 1st, 2003
Developing Therapeutic Presence
Suzanne Scurlock-DuranaCurriculums: Healing From the Core,
From the developer of Healing from the Core, Ms. Scurlock-Durana presents the importance of developing a therapeutic presence with the client. Go here: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healingfromthecore.com%2Fdocs%2FDeveloping%2520Therapeutic%2520Presence%2520FINAL.doc&ei=gk62ULLVOYbq8wSo84D4BQ&usg=AFQjCNGzrMfebMMDRp7bLn7jqS4txohiDA
January 1st, 2003
The Facilitated Segment
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, discusses the concepts of facilitated segment and how CranioSacral Therapy is particularly helpful in such instances. Available online at http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2003/01/11.html
January 1st, 2003
How to Stop Pain Naturally
Henry DreherCurriculums:
Focused on treatments for chronic pain, this article presents modalities and mind-body techniques to ease pain. CranioSacral Therapy, developed by Dr. John E. Upledger, is cited as an effective way to calm the central nervous system. The article recommends the Still-Point Inducer, developed by Dr. Upledger as a way to strengthen the CranioSacral system.
December 1st, 2002
Living in a Laboratory
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, discusses a dental visit where he was injected with lidocaine and epinephrine. For weeks after, he suffered from soreness in his throat, neck and head and had general feelings of exhaustion. He then began treatments of CranioSacral Therapy and energy cyst release and experienced remarkable relief.
October 31st, 2002
UpClose Newsletter November 2002
The Upledger Institute HealthPlex Clinical ServicesCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
Articles and topics include: CranioSacral Therapy Improves Health of Conjoined Twins, The Upledger Foundation Update and The Upledger Foundation Nancy Schaffer Memorial Golf Classic Fundraiser.
October 31st, 2002
In Touch: A Look at the Latest Products, Treatments and Trends
UnknownCurriculums:
This article looks at the fast growing sector of alternative modalities that have become mainstays of spa treatment menus across the United States. CranioSacral Therapy, developed by Dr. John E. Upledger, is noted as a deep relaxation therapy producing numerous therapeutic benefits.
October 31st, 2002
One with the Ocean
Susan PomfretCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
In the regular feature column Imprints, Susan Pomfret, LMT, describes her adventure at The Upledger Institute’s BioAquatic Exploration Ocean Therapy course in the Bahamas. Based on the work of Dr. John E. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, this four-day program acquaints both the layperson and professional bodyworker with the physiological and psychological benefits of receiving subtle-energy treatments while floating in waist-high water.
September 17th, 2002
Therapy, Massage, Exercise Offer Respite from Fibromyalgia
Trish RileyCurriculums:
This article discusses the physical pain and emotional stress of fibromyalgia—a condition without a known cause and without a cure. However, several treatment management techniques are available that can relieve at least some of the pain. The article lists The Upledger Institute as an organization that can provide support and resources.
September 1st, 2002
Upledger UpDate Fall 2002
The Upledger InstituteCurriculums: Mechanical Link, Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
Articles and topics include: Therapist Pedaling 1,500 Miles to Promote CST, The Visceral Manipulation Report, Beyond the Dura ’03, Upledger Foundation Update, Lymph Drainage Therapy for Stroke Patients, Mechanical Link Pre-and Post-Surgery. Available online at http://www.upledger.com/newsletters/UPDFL02-A.PDF and http://www.upledger.com/newsletters/UPDFL02-B.PDF