Research
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As seen here, studies show that physical balance and alignment is further improved in the six to twelve months after a person's Rolfing® process. |
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Research at UCLA and the University of Maryland has demonstrated the effectiveness of Rolfing® for:
- Reducing stress [1]
- Eliciting a relaxation response [1]
- Positively altering body structure [2]
- Reducing lordosis (sway back) [2]
- Creating more efficient muscle use [3]
- Promoting conservation of energy [3]
- Creating refined and economical movement patterns [3]
- Cottingham, J. et al. (1988). Effects of of soft tissue mobilization (Rolfing® pelvic tilt) on parasympathetic tone in two age groups, Journal of American Physical Therapy Assn., 68, 3, 352-356.
- Cottingham, J. et al. (1988). Shifts in pelvic angle and parasympathetic tone produced by Rolfing® soft tissue manipulation. Journal of American Physical Therapy Assn., 68, 9, 1364-1370.
- Hunt, V. and Massey, W. (1977). A study of structural integration from neuromuscular, energy field, and emotional approaches., Rolf Institute®.