International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Susan Vaughan Kratz
Certified in Craniosacral Therapy, Clinical Director–Special Therapies, Inc.,
W238N1690 Rockwood Drive Suite 500, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188
Tanzania
Review Article
Manual Therapies Promote Continence and Mobility in a Patient with Cerebellar
Agenesis
Author(s): Susan Vaughan KratzSusan Vaughan Kratz
Objective: Present single case study of a 26 year old female with congenital agenesis of cerebellum and other congenital malformations who achieved fecal continence and measurable mobility improvements following a prolonged series of craniosacral therapy.
Design: Retrospective review of data based on several interviews with the patient’s mother, her primary caregiver and review of the medical record.
Setting: Community based private therapy clinic in the upper Midwest. Interventions: Craniosacral Therapy and minimal use of other therapies.
Results: Craniosacral Therapy over the course of 4 years contributed to unexpected attainment of fecal continence as well as other areas of functional improvements. The patient was 22 years of age at the time this therapy series b.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000345