Upledger Research Effective For Vietnam Vets
by: Upledger Institute
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. - An Upledger Foundation intensive therapy program for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) produced a remarkable shift from hopelessness to optimism for combat-scarred Vietnam veterans. CranioSacral Therapy, founded by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger, is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the physiological body system called the craniosacral system - membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. SomatoEmotional Release® expands on the principles of CranioSacral Therapy to rid the mind and body of the residual effects of trauma. "Most of these veterans were having a very tough time just functioning in society," said Dr. Upledger. "At the end of 10 days of treatment here, they demonstrated far healthier profiles. Statistically significant improvement was noted in all 13 PTSD variables tested. In the world of science, this is considered effective. CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release® have both proven their effectiveness." CranioSacral Therapy involves no medications and yet produced real change in veterans who have been on an endless merry-go-round of partially effective standard treatments. An independent report confirms that veterans, "experienced fewer symptoms, most notably those related to obsessive/compulsive thoughts and behaviors, depression, lack of motivation, feelings of alienation and withdrawal, and in the total number and severity of general symptoms." The Upledger Institute, Inc. (UI) was founded in 1985 by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger to support the work of CranioSacral Therapy. Today UI is recognized worldwide as the definitive source for groundbreaking continuing-education programs, clinical research and therapeutic services. |
