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CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy. Dr Rachel Harrison Rose 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

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CranioSacral Therapy

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  1. CranioSacral Therapy Dr Rachel Harrison Rose Garden Medical Centre Leith, Edinburgh

  2. Complementary Therapy on NHS(CAM) • General Practice • Physiotherapy • Mental Health Services • Hospices • Hospitals

  3. Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital

  4. Effective Safe Practice • Cost of Patient’ Condition to NHS Family Society • Safety and cost of treatment • Outcome - demonstrate effectiveness

  5. Why Complementary Medicine? • Condition merits treatment. • Orthodox treatment effective? • Side effects? • Cost? • Other treatment?

  6. Why CranioSacral Therapy? • Safe • Gentle • Addresses Structural Changes • Parents can participate • Evidence Based Medicine

  7. Two consecutive studies • Multi Practitioner Study • Ten CranioSacral Therapists • Up to ten consecutive patients each • NHS patients (Single Practitioner) • Before and After Questionnaires

  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

  9. 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.

  10. Single practitioner patients 60% reduction in GP consultation rate

  11. 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.

  12. 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 )

  13. Adolescents with ADHD • 28 Adolescents • 2 weeks Massage therapy • Self rated ‘happier’ • Better concentration • Less fidgeting • Lower Hyperactivity rating

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. Why CST? • Structural tension • Anxiety/sleep • Co-ordination • Concentration • Wellbeing • Relaxation

  17. 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

  18. This Service • Integrated support • Use CST • Ensure safety • Monitor outcome • Demonstrate Effectiveness

  19. Dr Rachel Harrison • Rose Garden Medical Centre • Edinburgh • rachelharrison@onetel.com

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