Research and Effectiveness

Research at UCLA and the University of Maryland has demonstrated Structural Integration’s effectiveness at:

• Reducing stress (1)
• Eliciting a relaxation response (1)
• Positively altering body posture (2)
• Reducing lordosis [sway back] (2)
• Creating more efficient muscle use (3)
• Promoting conservation of energy (3)
• Creating refined and economical movement patterns (3)

1. Cottingham, J. et.al. (1988). Effects of soft tissue mobilization (pelvic tilt) on para-sympathetic tone in two age groups. Journal of American Physical Therapy Ass. 68,3, 352-356.
2. Cottingham, J. et.al. (1988). Shifts in pelvic angle and parasympathetic tone produced by Rolfing soft tissue manipulation. Journal of American Physical Therapy Ass. 68,9, 1364-1370.
3. Hunt, V. and Masey, W. (1977). A study of structural integration from neuromuscular, energy field, and emotional approaches. Rolf Institute.

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