Research, Articles & Case Studies
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March 1st, 2002
The Expanding Role of Cerebrospinal Fluid in Health and Disease
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, discusses the first time he witnessed the rhythmical activity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and how that influenced his incredible journey to developing CranioSacral Therapy and effectively treating patients.
March 1st, 2002
Massage Gurus
Stephanie StephensCurriculums:
John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, is featured as an industry leader whose innovations have forever changed the field of massage. Dr. Upledger explains how he developed CranioSacral Therapy and why he believes in the importance of aiding the body’s own self-healing mechanisms.
March 1st, 2002
Expert Advice
Charlotte Michael Versagi, LMTCurriculums:
In the Expert Advice column of Massage Magazine, Upledger trained practitioners discuss what CranioSacral Therapy is, how does it works and the important role the body plays in health.
March 1st, 2002
How to Stop Headaches for Good
Robert Ivker, DO and Todd Nelson, NDCurriculums:
This article offers tips, techniques and lifestyle changes to end tension-headache pain. CranioSacral Therapy, developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, is noted as an effective means to address and reduce stress and tension-related headaches.
February 1st, 2002
CranioSacral Dissection Sheds New Light on Effects of Palpation
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, discusses how the dissection of an unembalmed cadaver allowed a team of clinicians to better understand and validate the effectiveness of CranioSacral Therapy.
January 4th, 2002
A Healing Haven for Stressful Times
Gail DanaCurriculums:
A spa owner in Portland, offering services such as stress relief through massage and other therapies, plans to send her entire staff to The Upledger Institute’s CranioSacral Therapy classes to learn from the experts. CranioSacral Therapy, developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, will be incorporated into every treatment offered by the spa.
January 3rd, 2002
Fighting Chronic Pain
Trish RileyCurriculums:
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic pain yet relief is often achieved using CranioSacral Therapy, a gentle, soft-touch therapy developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM. This article provides insights and resources to help patients suffering from fibromyalgia.
January 2nd, 2002
Radiographic Evidence of Cranial Bone Mobility
Sheryl Lynn Oleski, B.S., Gerald H. Smith, D.D.S., William T. Crow, D.O.Curriculums:
The purpose of this retrospective chart review was to determine if external manipulation of the cranium alters selected parameters of the cranial vault and base that can be visualized and measured on x-ray. Kragt, et al, (1) showed that movement was possible at the sutures in a macerated human skull, and Retzlaff, et al,(2) documented that the cranial sutures do not fuse with age. Taking this information a step further, Zanakis, et al,(3) attached infrared markers to the skin over selected skull bones, and used a 3-D kinematic system to analyze individual bone motion. Motion of the cranial bones was labeled complex, involving more than one axis of movement and not a simple hinge-operation.
January 1st, 2002
Portrait of Light and Love: An Artistic Journey Through Autism
Jan Deremo Forrest with Robin ZuckerCurriculums:
CranioSacral Therapy, developed by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, is credited with making a profound difference for 10-year old budding artist Scott Zucker by providing a major key to unlock the doorway of well-being. Scott was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old.
January 1st, 2002
A Program for Children to Enhance Compassion and Self-Esteem and Reduce Violence
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
Compassionate Touch program developed and implemented by the Upledger Foundation, is credited with demonstrating the positive effect on student’s abilities to cooperate, assert themselves appropriately and control their behavior. This program was first introduced in the New Glarus, WI elementary school. Included in the article are comparisons of student assessments for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001.