THE USE OF CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY TO TREAT GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX IN INFANTS

Authors
Citation
P. Joyce et C. Clark, THE USE OF CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY TO TREAT GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX IN INFANTS, Infants and young children, 9(2), 1996, pp. 51-58
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Education, Special","Psychology, Developmental
Journal title
ISSN journal
08963746
Volume
9
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
51 - 58
Database
ISI
SICI code
0896-3746(1996)9:2<51:TUOCTT>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in infants can be a frustrating experien ce for caregivers. The cause of GER is often unknown. Traditional trea tment approaches include positioning, formula changes, medications, an d surgery, which often are unsuccessful or have undesirable side effec ts. This case study presents an effective, non-traditional treatment a pproach called CranioSacral Therapy.