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CranioSacral Therapy
Dr Rachel HarrisonRose Garden Medical Centre Leith, Edinburgh
Complementary Therapy on NHS(CAM)
• General Practice• Physiotherapy• Mental Health Services• Hospices• Hospitals
Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital
Effective Safe Practice
• Cost of Patient’ Condition to NHS Family Society
• Safety and cost of treatment
• Outcome - demonstrate effectiveness
Why Complementary Medicine?
• Condition merits treatment.• Orthodox treatment effective?• Side effects?• Cost?• Other treatment?
Why CranioSacral Therapy?
• Safe• Gentle• Addresses Structural Changes• Parents can participate• Evidence Based Medicine
Two consecutive studies
• Multi Practitioner Study• Ten CranioSacral Therapists• Up to ten consecutive patients each• NHS patients (Single Practitioner)• Before and After Questionnaires
Conditions Treated With CST NumberHeadaches and Migraine 23Neck Pain 22Depression/Anxiety/Stress 18Back Pain 15Other Musculoskeletal Problems 13Unsettled Babies 12Sleep Problems 4Gastrointestinal Problems 4Jaw Tension/Dysfunction 3Neuralgia 3Dizziness/Tinnitus 3Shoulder Pain 2Other conditions 8
Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital Outcome Score
• +4 Cure• +3 Major Improvement• +2 Improvement of value in Daily Living• +1 Minor Improvement• 0 No change• -1 Minor Deterioration• -2 Deterioration impacting on daily living• -3 Major Deterioration• -4 Death
46 patients with outcome data• 34 (74%) valuable or better improvement in main
problem
• 31 (67%) valuable or better improvement in a secondary problem
• 30 (65%) also valuable or more improvement in general well-being.
• 15 (70%) of patients on medication for problem decreased or stopped it.
Single practitioner patients
60% reduction in GP consultation rate
Patient Feedback Comments
• Our experience of CST was very positive and the approach is very encouraging for a new mum. (Mother of unsettled colicky baby)
• The treatment helped Max (2months old) relax and become calmer in himself. It has helped his breathing and ability to turn his head.
Patients Feedback Comments• Migraine has been a longstanding problem and I
am very happy with my improvement.
• I feel my improvement is totally due to CST, I feel better after a few sessions than after six months of GP and medicines. (Headaches)
• I felt better when the treatment started but now it has reverted to what it was before. (Migraine )
Adolescents with ADHD
• 28 Adolescents• 2 weeks Massage therapy• Self rated ‘happier’• Better concentration• Less fidgeting• Lower Hyperactivity rating
Use of CST in Physically Impaired Population in Southern Ireland• 46 service users• 0 – 18 years old• 20 item survey• 100% feedback• Symptom control• Decrease stress in siblings, parent and
patients• All parents wanted more treatment
Parent Feedback Comments
• The sessions have markedly improved his coordination and concentration. This allows his siblings to have a normal relationship with him.
• My Child is always so calm and relaxed after sessions. When the treatment stopped in the holidays the anxiety would start to rise again.
Why CST?
• Structural tension• Anxiety/sleep• Co-ordination• Concentration• Wellbeing• Relaxation
References• The Use of CST in a physically impaired population in
a disability service in Southern Ireland: Glikson M, JACM, November 07
• Adolescents with ADHD benefit from Massage Therapy, Adolescene, 1998
• Relationship of CranioSacral Findings in School Children with Developmental Problems: Upledger, Journal of American Osteopathic Association, 1978
This Service
• Integrated support• Use CST• Ensure safety• Monitor outcome• Demonstrate Effectiveness
