An introduction to CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy. What is it and how does it work?
Direct Measurement of Human Head Rhythms Reveals a Third Distinct Pattern
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Rasmussen, T. R., & Meulengracht, K. C. (2021). Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 26, 24–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.08.018
A Pilot Study on the Effects of Light-Touch Manual Therapies in Active-Duty Soldiers with Chronic PTSD and Head Injuries
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Davis, L., Hanson, B., & Gilliam, S. (2016). Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 20(1), 42–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.03.006
Case Report: Manual Therapy Supports Resolution of Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms in a 24-Year-Old Athlete
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Kratz, S. V. (2021). SAGE Open Medical Case Reports. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X20952224
Interventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Low Back and Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
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Liddle, S. D., & Pennick, V. (2015). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 9, CD001139. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001139.pub4
Craniosacral Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
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Haller, H., Lauche, R., Sundberg, T., Dobos, G., & Cramer, H. (2020). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-019-3017-y
Craniosacral Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomised Sham-Controlled Trial
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Haller, H., Lauche, R., Cramer, H., Rampp, T., Saha, F. J., Ostermann, T., & Dobos, G. (2015). Clinical Journal of Pain. Advance online publication.
Effectiveness of Craniosacral Therapy in the Treatment of Infantile Colic: A Randomised Controlled Trial
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Castejón-Castejón, M., Murcia-González, M. A., Gil, J. L. M., Todri, J., Rancel, M. S., Lena, O., & Chillón-Martínez, R. (2019). Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 47, 102164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2019.07.023
Treating the Sequelae of Postoperative Meningioma and Traumatic Brain Injury: Implementation of Craniosacral Therapy in Integrative Inpatient Care
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Haller, H., Cramer, H., Werner, M., & Dobos, G. (2015). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 21(2), 110–112. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2013.0283
Respiratory Influence on Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow: A Computational Study Based on Long-Term Intracranial Pressure Measurements
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Vinje, V., Ringstad, G., Lindstrøm, E. K., Valnes, L. M., Rognes, M. E., Eide, P. K., & Mardal, K. (2019). Scientific Reports, 9(1), 9732. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-46055-5
Effectiveness of a Combined Approach of Craniosacral Therapy and Sensory Integration Therapy in Reducing Features in Children with Autism
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Mishra, D. P., & Senapati, A. (2015). Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47(1), 3–8.
Effect of Craniosacral Therapy in the Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis
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Palekar, T. J., Shah, N. B., Basu, S., Baxi, G., & Khandare, S. (2019). Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v13i3.3661
Credibility of a Comparative Sham-Control Intervention for Craniosacral Therapy in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain
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Haller, H., Ostermann, T., Lauche, R., Cramer, H., & Dobos, G. (2014). Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 22(6), 1053–1059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2014.09.007
Craniosacral Therapy, Brain Injury, and American Football: Time for a Convergence
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Leskowitz, E. (2017). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 23(12), 905–906. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2017.0264
Utility of Craniosacral Therapy in the Treatment of Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Report
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Białoszewski, D., Bebelski, M., Lewandowska, M., & Słupik, A. (2014). Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja, 16(6), 605–615. https://doi.org/10.5604/15093492.1135120
Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation: A New Treatment Intervention for Concussion Recovery
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Wetzler, G., Roland, M., Fryer-Dietz, S., & Dettmann-Ahern, D. (2017). Medical Acupuncture, 29(4), 239–248. https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2017.1222
Heart Rate Variability and the Influence of Craniosacral Therapy on Autonomic Nervous System Regulation in Individuals with Subjective Discomfort: A Pilot Study
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Girsberger, W., Bänziger, U., Lingg, G., Lothaller, H., & Endler, P. C. (2014). Journal of Integrative Medicine, 12(3), 156–161. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2095-4964(14)60021-2
Compression of the Fourth Ventricle Using a Craniosacral Osteopathic Technique: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence
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Żurowska, A., Malak, R., Kołcz-Trzęsicka, A., Samborski, W., & Paprocka-Borowicz, M. (2017). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017, 2974962. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2974962
Effects of Craniosacral Therapy as an Adjunct to Standard Treatment for Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnant Women: A Multicentre, Single-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial
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Elden, H., Østgaard, H. C., Glantz, A., Marciniak, P., Linnér, A. C., & Olsén, M. F. (2013). Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 92(7), 775–782. https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.12096
Influence of Craniosacral Therapy on Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia
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Matarán-Peñarrocha, G. A., Castro-Sánchez, A. M., García, G. C., Moreno-Lorenzo, C., Carreño, T. P., & Zafra, M. D. (2011). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2011, 178769. https://doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nep125
Osteopathic Evaluation of Somatic Dysfunction and Craniosacral Strain Patterns in Preterm and Term Newborns
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Pizzolorusso, G., Cerritelli, F., D’Orazio, M., Cozzolino, V., Turi, P., Renzetti, C., Barlafante, G., & D’Incecco, C. (2013). Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 113(6), 462–467.
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Patients Attending a UK Headache Clinic
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Lambert, T. D., Morrison, K. E., Edwards, J., & Clarke, C. E. (2010). Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 18(3–4), 128–134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2010.05.035
Is Craniosacral Therapy Effective for Migraine? Evaluation Using the HIT-6 Questionnaire
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Arnadottir, T. S., & Sigurdardottir, A. K. (2013). Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 19(1), 11–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2012.09.003
Effect of Craniosacral Therapy on Lower Urinary Tract Signs and Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis
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Raviv, G., Shefi, S., Nizani, D., & Achiron, A. (2009). Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 15(2), 72–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2008.12.006
A Systematic Review Evaluating the Clinical Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy
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Jäkel, A., & von Hauenschild, P. (2012). Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 20(6), 456–465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2012.07.009
Craniosacral Still Point Technique: Exploring Its Effects in Individuals with Dementia
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Gerdner, L. A., Hart, L. K., & Zimmerman, M. B. (2008). Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 34(3), 36–45.
A Randomised Controlled Trial Investigating the Effects of Craniosacral Therapy on Pain and Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Fibromyalgia
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Castro-Sánchez, A. M., Matarán-Peñarrocha, G. A., Sánchez-Labraca, N., Quesada-Rubio, J. M., Granero-Molina, J., & Moreno-Lorenzo, C. (2011). Clinical Rehabilitation, 25(1), 25–35. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215510375909
The Effect of Oscillating-Energy Manual Therapy on Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study
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Nourbakhsh, M. R., & Fearon, F. J. (2008). Journal of Hand Therapy, 21(1), 4–13. https://doi.org/10.1197/j.jht.2007.09.005