The Burnham Review
VisionIMT Integrative Manual Therapy
5-15 VisionIMT Integrative Manual Therapy for Improved Visual Function

     VisionIMT, a department of the Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy, synthesizes the skills of many different health care practitioners, including massage therapists, physical therapists, functional vision experts, and behavioral optometrists. All are working towards helping individuals improve their visual function, the performance of their eyes and recovery of overall health...........Buy
This Issue Today

Visual Assessment for Integrative Manual Therapy Practitioners Power Point (PDF file)

Visual Assessment Check Off List and Summary

Back Issues Available for $6 each or
Any 6 issues for $25

Subscriptions Available Today
for $100 per year (24 Information Packed Issues)

Go To The Shopping Cart Now

Look For These Back Issues

5-13: Biofilms. The Burnham Review July 2005

5-14: Manual Therapy Evidence, The Burnham Review Aug 2005

5-15: Vision IMT, The Burnham Review Aug 2005

5-16: Vision Cornea, Keratoconus, Corneal Disturbance, The Burnham Review Sep 2005

5-17: Vision, Cataracts and The Lens, The Burnham Review Sep 2005

References

1. Center for Integrative Manual Therapy and Diagnostics at www.CenterIMT.com

2. Giammatteo, T. and S. Weiselfish-Giammatteo (1997). Integrative manual therapy for the autonomic nervous system and related disorders : utilizing advanced strain and counterstrain technique. Berkeley, Calif., North Atlantic Books.

3. Wheeler, L. (2004). "Advanced Strain Counterstrain." Massage Therapy Journal 43 Winter(4): from www.amtamassage.org/journal/winter05_journal/mtjWinter05.html.

4. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S. and T. Giammatteo (2002). Body wisdom : light touch for optimal health. Berkeley, Calif., North Atlantic Books.

5. Dolgin, E. J. (2003). Vision and OCF. from www.osteohome.com/MainPages/vision.html

6. Dolgin, E. J. (2003). Vision and OCF. from www.osteohome.com/MainPages/vision.html

7. Blanco, A. R., A. Sudano-Roccaro, et al. (2005). "Epigallocatechin gallate inhibits biofilm formation by ocular staphylococcal isolates." Antimicrob Agents Chemother 49(10): 4339-43.

8. Vinson, J. A. and J. Zhang (2005). "Black and green teas equally inhibit diabetic cataracts in a streptozotocin-induced rat model of diabetes." J Agric Food Chem 53(9): 3710-3.

9. Hiratsuka, Y. and G. Li (2001). "Alcohol and eye diseases: a review of epidemiologic studies." J Stud Alcohol 62(3): 397-402.

10. Shor-Posner, G., M. Hernandez-Reif, et al. (2006). "Impact of a Massage Therapy Clinical Trial on Immune Status in Young Dominican Children Infected with HIV-1." J Altern Complement Med 12(6): 511-6.

11. Field, T., M. Hernandez-Reif, et al. (2005). "Cortisol decreases and serotonin and dopamine increase following massage therapy." Int J Neurosci 115(10): 1397-413.

12. Hernandez-Reif, M., G. Ironson, et al. (2004). "Breast cancer patients have improved immune and neuroendocrine functions following massage therapy." J Psychosom Res 57(1): 45-52.

13. Burnham, K. (2007). What to Expect in an IMT Treatment, HealthandGoodness.com: from www.healthandgoodness.com/Therapies/IMT-session.html.

14. Giammatteo, S. W. (2005). Integrative Manual Therapy for Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy Research Foundation: from www.bellspalsy.com/giammatteo.htm.

15. Lee, M. S., H. J. Huh, et al. (2003). "Effects of Qigong on immune cells." Am J Chin Med 31(2): 327-35.

16. Lee, M. S., M. K. Kim, et al. (2005). "Qi-training (qigong) enhanced immune functions: what is the underlying mechanism?" Int J Neurosci 115(8): 1099-104.

17. Lee, Y. M. (2006). "[Effect of self-foot reflexology massage on depression, stress responses and immune functions of middle aged women]." Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi 36(1): 179-88.

18. Noll, D. R., B. F. Degenhardt, et al. (2004). "The effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on immune response to the influenza vaccine in nursing homes residents: a pilot study." Altern Ther Health Med 10(4): 74-6.

19. Karst, M., D. Scheinichen, et al. (2003). "Effect of acupuncture on the neutrophil respiratory burst: a placebo controlled single-blinded study." Complement Ther Med 11(1): 4-10.

20. Richardson, M. A., J. Post-White, et al. (1997). "Coping, life attitudes, and immune responses to imagery and group support after breast cancer treatment." Altern Ther Health Med 3(5): 62-70.

21. Berk, L. S., D. L. Felten, et al. (2001). "Modulation of neuroimmune parameters during the eustress of humorassociated mirthful laughter." Altern Ther Health Med 7(2): 62-72, 74-6.

22. Giammatteo, T. and S. W. Giammatteo (2001). Reflection therapy. Berkeley, CA, North Atlantic Books.

23. Meir Schneider www.self-healing.org

24. Wong, V. C., J. G. Sun, et al. (2006). "Pilot study of efficacy of tongue and body acupuncture in children with visual impairment." J Child Neurol 21(6): 463-73.

General References

1. Center for Integrative Manual Therapy and Diagnostics at www.CenterIMT.com

2. Giammatteo, T. and S. Weiselfish-Giammatteo (1997). Integrative manual therapy for the autonomic nervous system and related disorders : utilizing advanced strain and counterstrain technique. Berkeley, Calif., North Atlantic Books.

3. Wheeler, L. (2004). "Advanced Strain Counterstrain." Massage Therapy Journal 43 Winter(4): from www.amtamassage.org/journal/winter05_journal/mtjWinter05.html.

4. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S. and T. Giammatteo (2002). Body wisdom : light touch for optimal health. Berkeley, Calif., North Atlantic Books.

5. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S. and T. Giammatteo (2002). Body wisdom : light touch for optimal health. Berkeley, Calif., North Atlantic Books.

6. Giammatteo, T. and S. W. Giammatteo (2001). Reflection therapy. Berkeley, CA, North Atlantic Books.

7. Meir Schneider www.self-healing.org

Web sites / References

1. For information on the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association: www.nora.cc

2. For pictures of the eye and different eye conditions: www.xalatan.com/health_pro/physician_resources/illustrations.htm

3. For picture on how visual dysfunctions can affect vision: www.nei.nih.gov/photo/index.htm

4. Meir Schneider also has other exercises and information on improving vision at www.self-healing.org

Web Hosting Companies