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Research on Rolfing®
Announcing a Breakthrough Event:
The First International Fascia Research Congress
The Conference Center, Harvard Medical School
October 4-5, 2007 in Boston, MA
The Fascia Research Congress is the first international conference dedicated to fascia in all its forms and functions. Its emphasis and centerpiece will be the presentation of the latest and best scientific fascia research. The conference is intended to provide professionals from the separate domains of basic research and clinical practice an unprecedented opportunity to gain insights that will inform their respective areas of work and further scientific inquiry. For complete details and registration…www.fascia2007.com
SCIENCE Magazine Article Features the
2007 First International Fascia Research Congress
Science Magazine, "the world’s leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary," has an excellent write up about the recent First International Fascia Research Congress in its November 23, 2007 issue (vol. 318, pp. 1234-5).
Click here to link to the full text of the article,
“Biomedical Research; "Cell Biology Meets Rolfing” and “From Rolfer to Researcher”.
The article by David Grimm is titled "Cell Biology Meets Rolfing: A diverse group of researchers wants to create a new discipline from scratch by bringing together experts in fascia and deep- tissue massage."
A few points from the article…
"The meeting, held here [in Boston] last month, would be the first dedicated to the soft part of the body’s connective tissue system — an important but medically neglected organ. It would bring together top scientists from fields as diverse as cell biology and biophysics, but it would also include alternative medicine practitioners…"
This conference was a first venture within the field of the human fasciae to bring together scientists and clinicians and it was not at all certain that getting these two diverse groups together would satisfy everyone or produce constructive collaboration. Quoting Thomas Findley, MD PhD, the Executive Director of the conference, "Practitioners want to know the science behind what they’re doing…and scientists want to see clinical applications of their work." Partap Khalsa, DC PhD, program officer with the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) stated, "You need people who can do good basic science and clinicians who can inform them about their experiences…It’s the only way to advance the field."
By the end of the second day, it was obvious there was a meeting of minds. So much so that a leading researcher in biomechanics, Peter Huijing, PhD, of Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam has agreed to help organize the next conference in Amsterdam in 2009. "Huijing says he also learned new things from the alternative therapists — and he found that he had something to teach them as well."
It should be noted that Dr. Huijing, himself, was originally skeptical of the feasibility and value of such collaboration. "Huijing plans to give a larger spotlight to practitioners and to explore even more of the basic science. He’s adding days, and he’s reserved an auditorium for 1000 people — twice the size of the room at this year’s event. ‘I have a feeling it could be very big,’ he said."
SPECIAL REMINDER…
The proceedings book "Fascia Research" can be ordered online at:
http://www.fascia2007.com/proceedings-book-order.htm
A Fascia Congress DVD recording is also now available at
http://www.fascia2007.com/dvd-recording-order.htm
RISI Research Committee
The RISI Research Committee supports and guides Rolfing Structural Integration research. Many of its members are actively involved in research projects on Rolfing, its effects, and underlying mechanisms.
Thomas Findley, MD, PhD, Certified Advanced Rolfer, Research Committee Chair
www.njpainandrehab.com/bios/tfindley_bio.htm
Valerie Berg, Rolf Institute Faculty & Board of Directors, Certified Advanced Rolfer, Rolf Movement Practitioner
Stephan Evanko, PhD, Certified Rolfer
www.rolfingseattle.com/
Nicholas French, PhD, Certified Advanced Rolfer
Eric Jacobsen, PhD, Certified Advanced Rolfer
www.eric-jacobson.com
Robert Schleip, PhD, Advanced Rolfer
www.somatics.de
Bethany Ward, MBA, Certified Advanced Rolfer
www.rolfusa.com
Resources for Practitioners & Scientists
- Robert Schleip, PhD and Rolf Institute faculty, offers the latest research on fascia and its implications for Rolfing at www.fasciaresearch.com and www.somatics.de
- Gil Hedley has reference materials that explore the human form through
anatomy education and in the laboratory at www.integralanatomy.com and
www.somanautics.com
- Tom Myers, Certified Rolfer, offers reference tools for structural integrators and bodywork practitioners in his "Anatomy Trains" program. Learn about the role of connective tissues and the fascial network in the human body at www.anatomytrains.net
Contact Us for:
- Join Rolfing Research Email List … Receive notices of the latest research news, information, and activities.
- More Research Information on Rolfing Structural Integration
- Make a Financial Contribution to Research
The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration has a founding mandate to support and fund scientifically validated, peer reviewed basic and clinical research studies. Research is a vital to furthering the understanding of the theoretical mechanisms of Rolfing and also to demonstrate the effectiveness of Rolfing Structural Integration to the broad community of health care providers and to the general public. Your generous contribution is most warmly invited to help fund this important activity.
- Resources for MS and PhD Candidates Interested in Research
- Journalist Inquiries about Research
For any of the above, contact:
Thomas W. Findley, MD, PhD
Northern New Jersey Pain & Rehabilitation Center
214 State Street, Suite #203
Hackensack , New Jersey 07601
Telephone: (201) 968-1200
Email: Rolfing.Research@gmail.com
Rolfing Research
Three dimensional mathematical model for deformation of human fascia in manual therapy. Chaudhry HR, Schleip R, Ji Z, Bukiet B, Maney M, Findley TW, Journal of American Osteopathic Association, at press
Viscoelastic behavior of human fasciae under extension in manual therapy. Chaudhry H, Huang C, Schleip R, Ji Z, Bukiet B, Findley T, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 11(2), Apr 2007
Passive muscle stiffness may be influenced by active contractility of intramuscular connective tissue. Schleip R, Naylor IL, Ursu D, Melzer W, Zorn A, Wilke HJ, Lehmann-Horn F, Klingler W, Medical Hypotheses, 66(1):66-71, 2006
Active fascial contractility: Fascia may be able to contract in a smooth muscle-like manner and thereby influence musculoskeletal dynamics. Schleip R, Klingler W, Lehmann-Horn F, Medical Hypotheses, 65(2):273-277, 2005
Connecting Tissue and Medicine Conference, East Orange VA Medical Center, New Jersey. Rolfing lecture presentations by Thomas Findley, MD, PhD, Rolf Institute Research Chair, and Robert Schleip, Rolf Institute faculty member, Aug 12, 2005
Improvement in balance with Structural Integration (Rolfing): A controlled case series in persons with myofascial pain. Findley TW, Quigley K, Maney M, Chaudhry H, Agbaje I, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, October 9, 2004, Phoenix Arizona Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal , 85(9):e34, Poster 147, Sep 2004
Fifth Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain Melbourne, Australia. Lecture presentation by Robert Schleip, Rolf Institute faculty, Nov 2004
Rolfing. Jones TA, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America Journal, 15(4): 799-809, Nov 2004
World Pedagogy Conference. Rolfing lecture presentation byTessy Brungardt, Rolf Institute faculty member, Winter 2004
Fascial plasticity – a new neurobiological explanation: Part 1. Schleip R, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 7(1):11-19, 2003
Fascial plasticity – a new neurobiological explanation: Part 2. Schleip R, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 7(2):104-116, 2003
Integrating manual and movement therapy with philosophical counseling for treatment of a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case study that explores the principles of holistic intervention. Cottingham J, Maitland J, Alternative Therapies In Health and Medicine, 6(2): 128,120-7, Mar 2000
Treatment of chronic pain through the use of Structural Integration (Rolfing). Deutsch JE, Derr LL, Judd P, et al Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America, 9(3):411-425, 2000
Rolfing: A somatic approach to the integration of human structures. Bernau-Eigen M, Nurse Practitioner Forum, 9(4):235-42, Dec 1998
Structural integration applied to patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: a retrospective chart review. Talty CM, DeMasi I, Deutsch JE, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 27(1):83, 1998
A three-paradigm treatment model using soft tissue mobilization and guided movement-awareness techniques for patients with chronic low back pain: A case study. Cottingham J, Maitland J, The Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 26(3):155-167, Sept 1997
Vagal tone: A physiologic marker of stress vulnerability. Porges SW, Pediatrics, 90(3):498-504, Sep 1992
Effects of soft tissue mobilization on pelvic inclination angle, lumbar lordosis, and parasympathetic tone: Implications for treatment of disabilities associated with lumbar degenerative joint disease. Cottingham JT, Public testimony presentation to the National Center of Medical Rehabilitation Research of the National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD; March 19, 1992. Rolf Lines 20(2):42-45, 1992
Shifts in pelvic inclination angle and parasympathetic tone produced by Rolfing soft tissue manipulation. Cottingham J, Physical Therapy, 68:1364-1370, 1988
Effects of soft tissue mobilization (Rolfing pelvic lift) on parasympathetic tone in two age groups. Cottingham J, Porges SW, Lyon T, Physical Therapy, 68:352-356, 1988
Biomechanical structuring for figure skating. Preliminary pilot study report for the US Figure Skating Association conducted by Helen James, Katharine Robertson, and Neal Powers, Olympic Training Center Camp, CO. pp. 1-22, 1988
Children with cerebral palsy. Cindy Potter, 1986
Therapeutic renewal: Rolfing or structural integration. Froment Y, Krankenpfl Soins Infirm, 77(6):68-9, Jun 1984 (Article in French)
Functional evaluation of Rolfing in cerebral palsy. Perry J, Jones MH, Thomas L, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 23(6):717-729, 1981
Effects of structural integration on state-trait anxiety. Weinberg RS, Hunt VV, Journal of Clinical Psychology, 35(2), April 1979
A study of Structural Integration from neuromuscular, energy field & emotional approaches. Hunt VV, Massey W, Weinberg R, Bruyere R, Hahn PM, Research Report submitted to Rolf Institute, UCLA Dept. of Kinesiology, 1977
Electromyographic evaluation of Structural Integration techniques. Hunt V, Massey W, Psychoenergetic Systems, Gordon & Breach Science Pub, UK, 2:199-210, 1977
Interrelationships between anxiety, motor behavior and electromyography. Weinberg RS, Hunt VV, Journal of Motor Behavior, 8(3) 219-224, 1976
Psychological effects of structural integration. Pratt TC, Psychological Reports, 35(2):856, Oct 1974
Structural integration . A contribution to the understanding of stress. Rolf IP, Confinia Psychiatrica, 16(2):69-79, 1973
Stress, stimulus intensity control, and the structural integration technique. Silverman J, Rappaport M, Hopkins HK, Ellman G, Hubbard R, Belleza T, Baldwin T, Griffin R, Kling R, Confinia Psychiatrica, Karger Publisher, Switzerland, 16(3):201-19, 1973
Project breakthrough. Foundation for Brain Injured Children, NYC, 1963
Structural Integration. Rolf IP, Journal of the Institute of Comparative Study of History Philosophical Sciences, 1(1):3-19, 1963
Structural integration. Dr. Ida Rolf, Rockefeller Institute, NY, 1918-1927
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