Research, Articles & Case Studies
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September 3rd, 1979
Age-related changes in human cranial sutures
ERNEST RETZLAFF, PH.D. JOHN UPLEDGER, D.O. FRED L. MITCHELL, D.O. JANE WALSH, B.S. JON VREDEVOODG, MFA Michigan State University—College of Osteopathic Medicine East Lansing, MichiganCurriculums:
Age-related changes in human cranial sutures Abstract: The Twenty-Third National Osteopathic Research Conference was held on March 15-17, 1979, at the Holiday Inn, Chicago City Center. Part 2 of the Proceedings appeared in the September JAOA. Publication will continue in the October JAOA. Author: Retzlaff, Ernest; Upledger, John; Mitchell, Fred L.; Walsh, Jane; Vredevoodg, Jon Date: 1979 Publisher: American Osteopathic Association; Chicago Relation: JAOA Vol. 79, no.1 (September1979) p. 60/114-61/115
July 2nd, 1979
Mechano electric patterns during craniosacral osteopathic diagnosis and treatment
John E. Upledger, DO, FAAOCurriculums:
Cranial osteopathic manipulative diagnosis and treatment is associated with palpatory sensations perceived by the cranially oriented osteopathic physician at various locations on the patient's body. The nature of these palpatory sensations and ranges from smooth, regular, and rhythmic to quick, jerky and/or irregular motion. A study of mechano-electric measurements performed on patients in an inactive state of the body shows that distinct strain gauge, electrocardiography, electromyography, and integrated-electromyography, patterns correspond with each one of the palpatory sensations. This correlation far exceeds random probability.
July 1st, 1979
Mechano-electric patterns during craniosacral osteopathic diagnosis and treatment
John E. Upledger, DO FAAO; Zvi Karni, PhD D.Sc.Curriculums:
This study showed that the craniosacral motion reported by the palpation of a trained practitioner directly correlated with the mechano-electric changes in patterns recorded from other locations in a patient's body, far exceeding random probability.
April 8th, 1979
MSU Autism Studies
RetzlaffCurriculums:
This article describes several studies conducted by Ernest Retzlaff, PhD and John Upledger,DO,FAAO at Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. These studies studied some possible keys to learning disabilities, behavioral problems and autism.
April 8th, 1979
MSU Autism Studies
John Upledger, DO, FAAOCurriculums:
A description of the studies conducted at Michigan State University using CranioSacral Therapy techniques with autistic and learning disabled children is offered
February 1st, 1979
Letter to Editor against CS Findings in Children Research and JEU response
John E. UpledgerCurriculums:
In this letter to the editor, Dr. John E Upledger responds to the srticle by Dr. Northup: "The relationship of craniosacral examination findings in grade school children with developmental problems" (JAOA 77:760-76, June 1978) by John E. Upledger failed to meet the normal standards of research design necessary to a scientific paper.
October 1st, 1978
JAOA book reviews-Pressure points-by JEU 1978
JAOACurriculums:
Book reviews are given on several topics
June 1st, 1978
The relationship of craniosacral examination findings in grade school children with developmental problems
John E. Upledger, DO, FAAOCurriculums:
The conclusion of this article: 1. The use of standardized quantifiable craniosacral motion examination represents a practical approach to the study of relationships between craniosacral motion restrictions and a variety of health problems which may or may not be related to the central nervous function. 2. In general, the accuracy of school authorities' opinions which classify children as "normal" or "not normal" are supported by these data points. 3. The probabilities calculated support the existence of a positive relationship between elevated total craniosacral motion restriction scores and classification of "not normal," "behavioral problems," and "learning disabled" by school authorities, and motor coordination problems, as diagnosed by the MSU Motor Coordination Clinic. 4. There is a positive relationship between an elevated total craniosacral motion restriction score and a history of an obstetrically complicated delivery. 5. The total quantitative craniosacral motion restriction score is most positively related to those children presenting with multiple problems.
August 1st, 1977
The Reproducibility of Craniosacral Examination Findings: A Statistical Analysis
Upledger, John E.Curriculums:
The reproducibility of craniosacral examination findings - a statistical analysis Abstract: A statistical analysis of the data derived from 50 craniosacral examinations on 25 preschool children is presented. These data would seem to support the reliability and reproducibility of the examination findings when the examinations are performed by skilled examiners. During all 50 examinations, the rate of the cranial rhythmical impulse (CRI) was counted and compared with the pulse and respiratory rates of both the subject and the examiner. The results of this comparison would tend to help establish the CRI as an independent physiologic rhythm. A single-blind protocol was employed. All reasonable precautions were taken to control variables. Author: Upledger, John E. Date: 1977 Publisher: American Osteopathic Association; Chicago Relation: JAOA Vol. 76, no.12 (August1977) p. 890/67-899/76
December 1st, 1976
Bioelectric Phenomena in Relation to Neural Function
Roppel and UpledgerCurriculums:
Briefly describes the hypothesis deducted from the attempts to develop " a unifying view in which a number of bioelectric manifestations may be understood as expressions of more fundamental processes," thus leading to a practical explanation of the mode of action of peripheral-stimulation therapies.