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Craniosacral Therapy Introduction Theresa A. Schmidt, DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS,Chy,DD
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Craniosacral Therapy Introduction By Theresa A. Schmidt, DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS,CHY,DD
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STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF FASCIA: Craniosacral Dura
Compartmentalizes and surrounds everything! Maintains posture Supports vessels, organs, muscles, nerves, bones Defines muscle motion
Aids circulation Influences cell metabolism Aligns with mechanical stresses Deposits collagen to rebuild and to heal injuries
Relays and stores information
Electromagnetic transmission agent
COMPOSITION OF FASCIA
Proteins: collagen and elastin
Ground Substance: lubricates and separates
CRANIOSACRAL ANATOMY 8 cranial 14 facial 6 auditory
CRANIUM
Frontal Parietal-2 Occipital Temporal-2 Sphenoid Ethmoid
FACIAL BONES
Zygomatic-2 Maxillae-2 Mandible Nasal-2 Lacrimal-2 Palatine-2 Vomer Inferior conchae-2
ANATOMICAL LINKS Cranial base Core link- spinal dura Sacrococcygeal complex, S2, filum terminale, S4 Meninges, ventricles
CRANIAL BASE
Frontal Sphenoid Ethmoid Temporals Occipital
MENINGES Dura Arachnoid Pia Mater
DURA MATER Falx Cerebri Falx Cerebelli Tentorium Cerebelli
RECIPROCAL TENSION MEMBRANES
Forces across a membrane are transmitted equally through CSF to other membranes, hydraulic system
CEREBROSPINAL FLUID Nourishing fluid produced by choroid plexus circulates through 4 ventricles Fluid mechanics affect membrane tension
VENTRICLES 2 Lateral Ventricles Third Ventricle Fourth Ventricle CSF travels through ducts in the system
EXAMINATION History Structural Assessment Motion Analysis
PALPATION
Craniosacral Rhythm Cranial bones are anchors for dural membranes
THE WHOLE IS GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS!
PRINCIPLES OF CRANIOSACRAL MOTION Craniosacral Rhythm (CSR) Rhythmic inherent physiological motion of 6-12 cycles/ minute
CRANIAL MOTION Flexion / external rotation (widening) Extension / internal rotation (narrowing)
FLEXION: EXTERNAL ROTATION: Transverse diameter increases A-P diameter decreases
SPHENOBASILAR FLEXION: External rotation of paired bones: widening
SPHENOID AND OCCIPUT ROTATE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS: Like a clamshell: Opening into flexion Closing in extension
As sphenoid rotates anteriorly, occiput rotates posteriorly
SPHENOBASILAR EXTENSION Internal rotation of paired bones Narrowing
Sacrum moves in synchrony with sphenoid
DURING SPHENOIDAL FLEXION
Sacrum moves:
Apex anteriorly Base posteriorly
Clamshell opens
FORAMEN MAGNUM Moves superiorly Elevates Tenses the dura
COUNTERNUTATION Craniosacral Flexion “Tail tucks in”
Sutures are not fused in normals! Function as joints
Sutural Joints Contain: Fascia, dural attachments, Sharpeys fibers, nerves, C fibers and blood vessels NOT FUSED!
RESPIRATION Inhalation enhances flexion Exhalation enhances extension
3 DIAPHRAGMS: Tentorium Cerebelli Respiratory Diaphragm Pelvic Diaphragm Depress and flatten during inhalation
CRANIOSACRAL ASSESSMENT
Rate
Amplitude Quality Symmetry of motion
ABNORMAL CSR: Low Rate Coma Decreased
vitality Intracranial lesions
ABNORMAL HIGH RATE Denervation Drug use Hyperkinesis Fever Autism Meningeal restrictions
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY GOALS
Reduce membrane restrictions Increase mobility in articular restrictions Improve circulation Reduce neural entrapment Reduce abnormal sympathetic tone
PRECAUTION
Appropriate diagnostic workup must be done prior to treatment
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Acute intracranial bleeding Increased intracranial pressure Skull trauma or fracture Arnold-Chiari malformation ANY condition in which motion is contraindicated (Upledger)
PRECAUTIONS
Seizures Internal hardware Psychiatric or psychological disorders Any history of brain trauma or stroke
(Upledger)
INDICATIONS
Acute systemic or local infections Acute sprain and strain Chronic pain Visceral dysfunction Autonomic dysfunction Rheumatoid arthritis Emotional disorders
INDICATIONS
Scoliosis Visual disturbances Auditory problems Cerebral ischemic episodes Potential use in autism, ADD, seizures, headaches, TMJ, chronic conditions
CRANIOSACRAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES
GENERAL & LOCAL LISTENING
CRANIOSACRAL RHYTHM
Upledger: “Accept what you sense as real.” Rhythmic pulse 6-12/min. widening and narrowing Palpate 5 grams of pressure or less, weight of a nickel
PROPRIOCEPTION EXERCISES
Enhance your sensitivity Rub hands briskly Separate slowly What do you feel?
CRANIOSACRAL TECHNIQUES Select clinical interventions: Transverse Plane Releases Cranial & Sacral Releases Craniosacral Balancing
TRANSVERSE PLANE RELEASES Respiratory diaphragm Pelvic floor Thoracic outlet
RESPIRATORY DIAPHRAGAM
PELVIC FLOOR RELEASE
THORACIC OUTLET RELEASE
SELECT CRANIAL RELEASES
Temporal Lift “Ear pull” Frontal Lift Mandibular decompression Craniosacral balancing
TEMPORAL RELEASE
FRONTAL LIFT
MANDIBULAR DECOMPRESSION
CRANIOSACRAL BALANCING
CRANIAL RELEASES CV4: Occiput Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews study showed inprovement in headaches
CV-4 RELEASE
Integration of Techniques into a Treatment Plan
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