IMT References

Clinical and Technical Books

Technical books are designed to help IMT therapists improve their delivery of care to the clients and are available at www.CenterIMT.com.

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

2. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S. (1994). Manual therapy with muscle energy technique. West Hartford, CT: ANA Publishing.

3. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S., & Giammatteo, T. (2001). Integrative manual therapy, for the upper and lower extremities. volume II (Rev. ed.). Berkeley, Calif.: North Atlantic Books.

4. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S., & Giammatteo, T. (2003). Integrative manual therapy for biomechanics : application of muscle energy and 'beyond' technique : treatment of the spine, ribs, and extremities. Berkeley, Calif.: North Atlantic Books.

5. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S., Kain, J. B., & Giammatteo, T. (2005). Integrative manual therapy for the connective tissue system : myofascial release. Berkeley, Calif.: North Atlantic Books.

Clinical Audio-Visual Material

A. Videos

1. Soft Tissue Mobilization for Improved Cardiovascular Function, An Intro to Advanced SCS Technique for the Autonomic Nervous System and Related Disorders.

2. Disruptions of Membrane. (DOM)

3.Visceral Mobilization for the Stomach with Integrative Manual Therapy.

B. Videos

1.. Muscle Energy Techniques to Correct Dysfunction of the Pelvis Region (Pubes & Iliosacral Joint) 2. Muscle Energy Techniques to Correct Biomechanical Dysfunction of the Sacrum (Sacroiliac Joints and Lumbosacral Junction)

3. Muscle Energy Techniques to Correct Biomechanical Dysfunction of the Cervical, Thoracic & Lumbar Spine (part I) 4. Muscle Energy Techniques to Correct Biomechanical Dysfunction of the Cervical, Thoracic & Lumbar Spine (part II)

5. Strain/Counterstrain Techniques for the Orthopedic & Neurologic Patient

6. Advanced Manual Therapy for the Low Back

7. A Patient in Process: The Effects of Integrative Manual Therapy on Pain and Disability

8. The Lower Back: Pelvis, Sacrum and Lumbo Sacral Junction, New Standards for the Health Care Industry

9. Muscle Energy Techniques and Beyond: Treatment of Type II Dysfunction of the Lower Extremity Joints

10. Muscle Energy Techniques and Beyond: Treatment of Type II Dysfunction of the Upper Extremity Joints

C. CDs

1. Strain Counterstrain CD..

2. Muscle Energy Technique for Pelvis CD.

3. Integrative Manual Therapy for The hand CD.

4. Disruptions of Membrane CD.

5. Left and Right Shoulder CD.

6. Integrative Manual Therapy for Bone Bruises CD.

General Science Books

There are also books about manual therapy in general or medical sciences that include references to Integrative Manual Therapy. Among these are:

1. Chaitow, L. (2005). Positional Release Techniques, from http://print.google.com/print?q=Weiselfish&ie=UTF-8&id=pPUshu-y6MwC

2. D'Ambrogio, K. J., & Roth, G. B. (1997). Positional release therapy : assessment & treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. St. Louis: Mosby.

3. Grossinger, R. (2000). Embryogenesis : species, gender, and identity, from http://print.google.com/print?q=Weiselfish pg 858

Self-Help Books

Self-care is an important component of Integrative Manual Therapy. Clients are encouraged to participate fully in their own healing. There are several books and many handouts that are available to the general public as well as IMT clients and serve as a guide to ways an individual can help in their own recovery process. These books include:

1. Giammatteo, T., & Giammatteo, S. W. (2001). Reflection therapy. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.

2. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S., & Giammatteo, T. (2000). Ex 2 : functional exercise program for head and neck problems. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.

3. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S., & Giammatteo, T. (2001). Ex 1 : functional exercise program for women's and men's health issues. Bloomfield, CT; Berkeley, CA.: ANA Pub. : North Atlantic Books.

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

5. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S., & Giammatteo, T. (2002). Elimination Diet A New Health Care Tool. Bloomfield, CT: ANA Publishing.

6. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S., & Giammatteo, T. (2003). Anatomic imagery for pain and dysfunction. Bloomfield, CT: Dialogues in Contemporary Rehabilitation.

7. CenterIMT Brochures: Integrative DiagnosticsTM; Integrative Manual TherapyTM, Integrated Systems Approach TM, Body Wisdom for ClientsTM, and How to Make Your Computer "Human-Friendly".

8. CenterIMT Homework program handouts, including Neurofascial process, Synchronizer homework, Biophysiography handouts.

Journal Articles

Journal articles on IMT and articles written by IMT practitioners have appeared in medical journals, such as the Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients (Crowell, 2005) and in professional journals including the Massage Therapy Journal (Wheeler, 2005); the Journal of Soft Tissue Manipulation (Burnham, 2005); the IMTA Journal (various), Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation (Douglas, 2005); Advance (Kain, J. B., & Weiselfish, S. 1992), Energy Currents: Journal of Polarity Therapy (Pinto, 2003) and the Reflexology Newsletter (Burnham, 2002).

The complete references and in some cases the website where the entire article can be found are:

1. Burnham, K. (2002). Can You Feel Your Feet? and What They are Doing to Your Heart Beat? Reflexology Newsletter.

2. Burnham, K. (2005). Validity of Questionnaires in Evidence-based Research: The Assessment of Client's with Parkinson's Disease. Journal of Soft Tissue Manipulation, Vol. 12 No. 2. Winter, from www.omta.com/ found at www.centerimt.com/News/page%201.pdf.

3. Collins, L. (2005, Jan 31). Healing hands Integrated manual therapy is alternative method of relieving pain. Retrieved Sept 17, 2005, from www.blisstacy.com/blog/2005_01_31_archive.html and http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600108104,00.html

4. Crowell, T. (2005). The relationship between bone bruises and lymphedema after fracture: a case study. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Jan (from www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_258/ai_n8592733

5. Douglas, D. (2005). The Delicate Dance An intricate symphony keeps pelvic physiology in tune. Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, January 01, Vol. 14. Issue 1. Page 35 (from http://rehabilitation-director.advanceweb.com/common/EditorialSearch/printerfriendly.aspx?AN=DR_05jan1_drp35.html&AD=01-01-2005).

6. Helinski, E. H. (2005). Nutritional update: the state of the American diet and relation to disease Part 1: essential fatty acid depletion. Journal of Integrative Manual Therapy, Fall(1).

7. Holt, J. (2004). Manual Therapy and Athletic Injury Rehabilitation: Benefits of a Class of Therapy. The Sport Supplement, A Supplement of the Sports Journal, Volume 12, Number 3: Summer(from www.thesportjournal.org/sport-supplement/vol12no3/03manual_therapy.asp

8. Kain, J. B., & Weiselfish, S. (1992). Integrated manual therapy protocol for treatment of idiopathic scoliosis: a new concept. Advance, Dec.

9. National Parkinson Foundation, (2006). Interview with Anna Wistran. Parkinson Report (Fall) pg. 24 from www.parkinson.org/site/pp.asp?c=9dJFJLPwB&b=106856

10. Pinto, D. (2003). Book Review: Body Wisdom by Sharon Giammatteo, Ph.D., (2002), North Atlantic Books, 210 pages. Energy Currents: Journal of Polarity Therapy.

11. Pinto, D. (2003). Doorways to structure: Strain/Counterstrain. Energy Currents: Journal of Polarity Therapy.

12. Wheeler, L. (2004). Advanced Strain Counterstrain. Massage Therapy Journal, 43 Winter(4), from www.amtamassage.org/ journal/winter05 _journal/mtjWinter05.html.

Doctoral Dissertations

Several people in the IMT world have published doctoral dissertations, including:

1. Burnham, Kimberly, PhD (2006). The Effect of Integrative Manual Therapy on the Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. Westbrook University. PhD.

2. Kain, Jay B., PhD (1991). An Integrated Manual Therapy Treatment Protocol: A New Approach to the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis: Union University PhD.

3. Leger, S. J. DSc. (2004). The Effects Of Integrative Manual Therapy On Spinal Cord Injury Recovery, Westbrook University Doctoral Dissertation.

4. Weiselfish, Sharon, PhD (1993). Developmental manual therapy for physical rehabilitation for the neurologic patient. Ann Arbor, Michigan: UMI Dissertation Services, PhD.

There are several people currently in IMT related doctoral programs, including Ayelet Weiselfish, PT, IMTC focusing on Autism and Lissa Wheeler, MT, IMTC researching Bone Health.

Kimber Dines, PT, Ms, has completed a masters program. Her thesis focused on the effects Integrative Manual Therapy on neurologic symptoms linked to art supplies and toxic occupational exposure.

Case Studies

Much of the evidence of the effectiveness of IMT has so far taken the form of case studies. Case studies on Integrative Manual Therapy appear in the IMTA Journal as well as on the CenterIMT Website and include the following cases:

1. -------. (2005). Case Studies on the CenterIMT Website, from www.centerimt.com/ejournal.asp

2. Albrecht, K. (2005). Integrative manual therapy treatment of a 12 Year old female with Charcot - Marie - Tooth syndrome: focus on the connection between biomechanics and neurology. Journal of Integrative Manual Therapy, Fall(1).

3. Burnham, Kimberly (2006). The Effect of Integrative Manual Therapy on the Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. Westbrook University. PhD abstract on www.mytherapypractice.com/

4. Gentile, F. (2005). Diagnosis and treatment of bone bruise using Integrative Diagnostic tools and Integrative Manual Therapy techniques: MRI confirmation of manual findings. Journal of Integrative Manual Therapy, Fall(1).

5. Giammatteo, S. W. (2005). Relevance of ATM with Neurologically Impaired Adults, from www.backproject.com

6. Giammatteo, S. W. (2005). Integrative Manual Therapy for Facial Palsy, from www.bellspalsy.com/giammatteo.htm

7. Gronningsater, A. (2005). The effect of Integrative Manual Therapy on visual motor integration and visual perception. Journal of Integrative Manual Therapy, Fall(1).

8. Lunn, L. (2005). The use of Integrative Manual Therapy to improve muscle function in clients with SCI. Journal of Integrative Manual Therapy, Fall(1).

9. Rogers, S. (2005). Case Report Academic success with CranioSacral Therapy. Latitudes, vol. 1, no. 1; published by Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy, from www.latitudes.org/articles/craniosacral.html.

Magazines, Newspapers and Website Articles

There are also magazine and newspaper articles intended for the general public on IMT and on the businesses and services provided by IMT practitioners, including:

1. Albrecht, Amanda (2006) New therapy becomes more popular. from www.academic.marist.edu/mwwatch/fall05/health6.htm

2. Bailey, K. (2007). "What Is Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT)?" RMG Publishing: from www.goodhealthnewengland.com/ghme-whatisimt.htm.

3. Bodri, W. (2005). How to measure and deepen your spiritual realization: a short multi-disciplinary course on evaluating and elevating your meditation progress and spiritual experience. Retrieved Sep 17, 2005, from www.meditationexpert.com/Chapter4.pdf

4. Burnham, K. (2007). Variety of Articles (gluten, obesity, Parkinson's) at www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/KimBurnham

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

6.. Burnham, K. (2006). Choosing an Integrative Manual Therapist, from www.healthandgoodness.com/Therapies/IMT-choosing-therapist.html.

7. Burnham, K. (2006). The effect of Integrative Manual Therapy on the symptoms of Parkinson's disease abstract, PhD Dissertation in Integrative Medicine (August 2006) Westbrook University Available at: www.mytherapypractice.com/therapies/IMT_Parkinsons_disease.html.

8. Burnham, K. (2005). "A way to consider Integrative Manual Therapy." Health & Recovery, The Newsletter About Integrative Manual Therapy - The Science of Whole Body Health(1): Available at http://kimburnham.blogstream.com/.

9. Burnham, K. (1992). Why you should go organic. Alive, 118.

10. Burnham, K. (1993). Plants that clean the air. Flowershop Magazine.

11. Burnham, K (2007) Educating, Marketing and Treating with Integrative Manual Therapy. from www.articledashboard.com/Article/Educating--Marketing-and-Treating-with-Integrative-Manual-Therapy/195637

11. Burnham, K. and S. Yonemoto (2006). "Integrative Manual Therapy's answer to shoulder pain." Health & Recovery, The Newsletter About Integrative Manual Therapy - The Science of Whole Body Health 3. from www.yonemoto.com/pdf/shoulder_pain.pdf

12. Burnham, K. and S. Yonemoto (2006). "Addressing shoulder pain with Integrative Manual Therapy." Health & Recovery, The Newsletter About Integrative Manual Therapy - The Science of Whole Body Health 3.

13. Caperonis, D. (2002). I tried craniosacral therapy: I hoped this hands-on treatment would erase my head and neck tension. Here's what happened at my first session - test run (a treatment with Lissa Wheller, IMTC). Natural Health, Jan-Feb, found at: www.findarticles.com.

14. Giammatteo, Sharon Weiselfish (2004) Integrative Manual Therapy for Facial Palsy

15. Giammatteo, Sharon Weiselfish (2000). What is Integrative Manual Therapy and How Does it Relate to Knee Injuries, from www.centerimtboulder.com/sportsinjuries_article1.htm

16. Griffin, K. L. (2000). Facing the pain. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (from www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4196/is_20000731/ai_n10636438/print).

17. Hodara, S. (2007). "Practitioners striving for innovative options, better treatment, new hope." Special to the Journal News(March 25).

18. Hopkins, Sharon (2005) Integrative Manual Therapy from www.articledashboard.com/Article/Integrative-Manual-Therapy/84356

19. Hopkins, Sharon. (2006). "Integrative Manual Therapy." (August 28): from www.articlestree.com/fitness/integrative-manual-therapy-tx225546.html.

20. McLendon, J. H. (2004). Against the odds. Albany Herald(Saturday, March 5, 2004), from http://albanyherald.net

21. NBC30. (2005). Autism: The Hidden Epidemic? Connecticut Autism Information, from www.nbc30.com/health/4208354/detail.html

22. Omega Book Centre. (2005). Body Wisdom Book Review. Retrieved Sept 19, 2005, from www.omegactr.com

23. Pick, M. (2005). Anxiety in women — causes, symptoms and natural relief. Retrieved Sept 17, 2005, from www.womentowomen.com/depressionanxietyandmood/anxiety.asp

24. Rabbitt, D. (2006). "The Foot Muse." Footopia: from www.footopia.us/plog/index.php.

25. Sensory Systems Clinic at www.sensorysystemsclinic.com/Cranio%20Sacral%20Therapy.htm

26. Sheridan, V. (2000). Healing Hands. South China Morning Post, June 28(from www.thebodygroup.com

27. Warren, M. (1999). Integrative Fascial Release (IFR). Dynamic Chiropractic, April 5, Volume 17, Issue 08(from www.chiroweb.com/archives/17/08/21.html).

28. Yonemoto, S. (2006 Aug 12). Keys To Fitness: Accessing Your Health Potential with IMT, from www.rafu.com/yonemoto_812.html

29. Yonemoto, S. (2005). Integrative Manual Therapy. Retrieved Dec 2005, Apr 18, 2005, from http://arroyomonthly.com

30. Yonemoto, S. (2006). Secrets to Happiness: The Eyes Have it, from www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us

31. Yonemoto, S. (2005). Ripples in the hands What "energy" feels like. Retrieved Dec 2005, Apr 18, 2005, from www.arroyomonthly.com

32. Yonemoto, S. (2005). Staying Young keeping the "balance" in your life. Cascades The Monterey Park Cascades, Volume V, No.VII Citywide News for Business, Community and Education July 1, 2005,fromci.monterey-park.ca.us/docs/july_05_pages_01_to_09.pdf

33. Yonemoto, S. (2006). Leaky Gut Syndrome. Cascades The Monterey Park Cascades, Volume V, No.VII Citywide News for Business, Community and Education Aug 1, 2006, http://ci.monterey-park.ca.us

34. Yonemoto, S. (2006). "Understanding Integrative Manual Therapy." Health & Recovery, The Newsletter About Integrative Manual Therapy - The Science of Whole Body Health 1.

Testimonials

Testimonials provide a kind of evidence of clinical benefit of a treatment modality. There are several hundred testimonials published at CenterIMT. These are available to clients and people who call the centers for further information on IMT and how it can benefit a variety of conditions.

1. CenterIMT website www.CenterIMT.com

2. Balin, Colin (2007). "The Power of Tragedy: CenterIMT." March: http://ballincolin.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!87CFB6635194DB24!1502.entry. March 25

3. McLendon, J. H. (2003). New Therapy Helping Blakely Girl Beat Spinal Cord Injury, from www.centerimt.com/News/news_flashe1_23_04.asp and http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?t=20601

IMT Practitioner Web sites and Articles

The are many IMT practitioners and CenterIMT locations which have web sites with a variety of information on IMT and the services provided. IMT practitioners's professional organization is the Integrative Manual Therapy Association and can be found at www.imtassociation.org.

1. -------. Recovery Program on the CenterIMT Website, from www.centerimt.com/Patient/Rec_Programs.asp

2. -------. Resources for "A Pointe of Interest: How to keep ballet dancers on their toes for years to come." Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation Online Resources(from http://rehabilitation-director. advanceweb.com/common/EditorialSearch/AViewer.aspx?CC=40748).

3. Alternative Medicine Foundation.. Manual Therapies: An Alternative and Complementary Medicine Resource Guide, 2005, from www.amfoundation.org/manualtherapies.htm

4. Athens Therapeutics at www.athenstherapeutics.com/about.html

5. Back Project. BackProject Delivers Immediate Back Pain Remedy BackProject Announced the Addition of Two New Models to the ATM2 Family of Products, Developed to Treat Back, Knee, Hip, Shoulder, and Neck Pain, Consistently, Immediately & With Long-Lasting Results, 2005, from http://justalittlepoke.com/archives/mens_health/

6. Bernard, Ann at www.annbernard.com

7. Body Group Hong Kong (Caroline Rhodes, PT) at www.thebodygroup.com/staff/caroline.htm

8. Body-Mind-Spirit www.bodymindexpo.com/ittprecon.htm

9. CenterIMT Asheville at www.centerimtasheville.com/

10. CenterIMT Atlanta at www.centerimtatlanta.com/

11. Cornerstone Physical http://cornerstonephysicaltherapy.com/about.html

12. Demaris Integrative Bodywork at www.demarisbodywork.com

13. East West Rehab http://mindbodyrehab.com/IMT.htm

14. Elite Rehabilitation at www.eliteimt.com/staff.htm

15. Fingertips at www.largeheartedboy.com/massage/archive/2005/01/chronic_pain_tr.html

16. Havens, Ralph, PT. Integrative Manual Therapy, 2005, from www.holisticnetwork.org/articles/article_17.html

17. Hildebrantt, KerryLeegh at www.rebalance.ca

18. Howard, Anne at www.in-balance.com/RESUME.HTM

19. Innovative Therapy atwww.innovative-therapy.com/about%20Us.htm

20. Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy and Deborah Casterlin at www.greaterbrunswickpt.com/staff/deborah.php

21. Havens, Ralph (2007). "Headaches and Craniosacral Therapy." from www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/headaches-and-craniosacral-therapy-104983.html.

22. Havens, Ralph (2007). "Understanding Integrative Manual Therapy" from www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/understanding-integrative-manual-therapy-102825.html.

23. Havens, R. (2003). Integrative Manual Therapy, Holistic Health Network: from www.holisticnetwork.org/articles/article_17.html.

24. Horn, P. (2006). "Tennis balls may be the answer for foot faults." San Diego Union Tribune: from www.califmall.com/footherapy.html.

25. Integrative Physical Therapy at www.integrativept.com/

26. Jespersen, B. (2005). Health and wellness center opens. Maine Today.com Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.(from http://business.mainetoday.com/news/050623amethyst.shtml).

27. Kain, J. B. (2005). Integrative Manual Therapy Website, from www.jaybkainpt.com/about/diagnostics.html and www.jaybkainpt.com

28. Linda. (2005, Jan 31). Integrative Manual Therapy, 2005, from www.largeheartedboy.com/massage/archive/2005/01/chronic_pain_tr.html

29. Massage Therapy 101 at www.massagetherapy101.com/massage-techniques/integrative-manual-therapy.aspx

30. McLaughlin, Kathy from www.integrativept.com/imt.htm and www.bbgh.org/holisticrehab.htm

31. Mission Hills PT at www.mission-hills-pt.com/IMT.html

32. Munich Seminars at http://munich-seminars.com/en/seminars/

33. Northeast Seminars www.neseminars.com

34. OPA Careers www.opa.on.ca/career_seminars.shtml

35. Ottawa Professional Therapy

www.theoptc.com/services.htm

36. Powers, Cindy Power in Motion at www.power-in-motion.com/treatments.html

37. Rhodes, Caroline, PT (2005) The Body Group Hong Kong www.thebodygroup.com/staff/caroline.htm

38. Sensory Systems at www.sensorysystemsclinic.com/Cranio%20Sacral%20Therapy.htm

39. Summit Rehabilitation at www.summitrehabilitation.com/patient_imt_defined.asp and www.summitrehabilitation.com/IMT_Defined.pdf

40. Wetzler, G. (2003). Integrative Manual Therapy, 2005, from www.iaath.com/treatments/integrative.shtml

41. Wille, H. E.IMT de, from www.heinowille.de/IMT.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%2522Integrative%2BManual%2BTherapy%2522%26num%3D50%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26newwindow%3D1%26c2coff%3D1%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DG

42. Yonemoto, S. (2005). Integrative Manual Therapy. Retrieved Dec 2005, Apr 18, 2005, from http://arroyomonthly.com