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Fluid Continuity
140 years ago, Dr. Still described a continuous flow of fluids through Arteries and Veins, into a Living Connective Tissue Matrix, ultimately connecting the Cerebrospinal Fluid to the Lymphatics. 21st century technology now allows objective observation of phenomena described by Dr. Still, using only his hand for subjective observation.
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Dr. William Garner Sutherland, was born in [...]
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Mark E. Rosen, DO FCA
Osteopathic Physician
Innesa Lagen, MA CMT
Cranio-Sacral Therapist
Alistair C. Moresi, BSc (Osteo)
Australian Non-Physician Osteopath
Introduction To Research
Research supporting Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF) had been well established in the scientific literature long before William Garner Sutherland.
CNS Motility
Motion of the central nervous system anatomy has been well documented in research studies from multiple sources mostly outside the osteopathic profession.
CSF Fluctuation
CSF flows through the ventricles of the brain and within the spaces around the brain and spinal cord. Sutherland described this motion as fluctuant in nature.
Dural Mobility
The existence of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord is well documented in anatomic research and utilized in medical practice.
Cranial Bone Mobility
Cranial bone motion has been the most controversial phenomenon of the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM), but there is ample evidence that the cranial bones do rhythmically move.
Sacral Mobility
It is an anatomical fact that the sacrum moves between the ilia. It simply would not be possible for humans to walk or run if the sacral-iliac joints did not allow for motion.
Clinical Research
The effectiveness of OCF has been consistently demonstrated in a number of clinical studies. Research has been performed on treatment of the following clinical conditions: