List of research articles

Published with kind permission from Cindy Allison, NZFG member and Christchurch practitioner.
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Alexander A. Perceived pain and disability decreases after Feldenkrais’ Awareness Through
Movement. Masters Thesis. Cal State, Northridge, June 2006.

Ann, Joyce (2006). Individuals with dementia learn new habits and are
empowered through the Feldenkrais method. Alzheimer's Care Quarterly, 7(4), 278-286.

Baniel, Anat (2007). New Possibilities. A revolutionary approach for transforming the lives of children with special needs. Massage & Bodywork, December/January 2007, 66-75.

Batson, Glenna & Deutsch, Judith E. (2005). Effects of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement on balance in adults with chronic neurological deficits following stroke: A preliminary study. Complementary Health Practice Review, 10 (3), 203-210.

Bearman, David, & Shafarman, Steven (1999). The Feldenkrais Method in the treatment of chronic pain: A study of efficacy and cost effectiveness. American Journal of Pain Managment, 9(1), 22-27.
Republished 2004: IFF Academy Research Journal, 1. 
 
Brown, E and Kegerris S. Electromyographic Activity of Trunk Musculature During aFeldenkrais Awareness through Movement Lesson. Isokinetics and Exercise Science. 1(4): 216-221, 1991

Buchanan, P, Thelan, E. (1999) Changing standing behaviour: a comparison of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement, relaxation and stretching on postural control.  Research Forum program abstracts of the Annual Conference of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America, Evanston, IL

Buchanan, P.A., & Vardaxis, V.G. (2000). Effects of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement on balance during standing. Journal of Athletic Training, 35, S-81.
Chinn, J., Trujillo, D., Kegerreis, S., & Worrell, T. (1994). Effect of a Feldenkrais Intervention on Symptomatic Subjects Performing a Functional Reach. Isokinetics and Excercise Science, 4(4), 131 - 136.

Connors K and Grenough P. Redevelopment of the Sense of Self following Stroke, using the Feldenkrais Method. Poster presented at the Feldenkrais Annual Research Forum, Seattle WA,
August, 2004.

Connors K.A., Galea M.P., & Said C.M. Feldenkrais Method Balance Classes Improve Balance in Older Adults: A Controlled Trial.

Dean JR, Yuen SA, and Barrows SA. Effects of A Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Sequence on Fibromyalgia Patients. A study reported to the CA-PTA in 1997 also presented at the NA Feldenkrais Guild Conference in August, 1997.

Dean, J.R., Yuen, S.A.  (1998) Effects of a Feldenkrais ATM sequence on fibromyalgia patients.  Research Forum Program abstracts of the Annual Conference of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America, Los Angeles.

Dennenberg N, Reeves GD.  (1995)  Changes in health locus of control and activities of daily living in a physical therapy clinic using the Feldenkrais method of sensory motor education.  Masters Thesis, Programme in Physical Therapy, Oakland University, Rochester, MI.

Dunn, P.A., & Rogers, D.K. (2000). Feldenkrais sensory imagery and forward reach. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 91, 755-757.

Elgelid H.S. (2005). Feldenkrais and body image. IFF Academy Feldenkrais Research Journal, 2, http://www.iffresearchjournal.org/elgelid2005.htm

Gilman, M., & Yaruss, J.S. (2000). Stuttering and relaxation: applications for somatic education in stuttering treatment. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 25(1), 59-76.

Ginsburg, Carl (1980). On Plasticity and Paraplegia: Some Clinical Observations on the Ability to Recover from Severe Injury to the Spinal Cord. Somatics, Autumn 1980, 34-40

Ginsburg, Carl (1986). The Shake-a-Leg Body Awareness Training Program: Dealing with spinal injury and recovery in a new setting. Somatics, Spring/Summer, 31-42.

Goldman Schuyler, Kathryn. A Systems Approach to Learning and Change: Cindy’s Story.
Somatics 14(3): 14-23, Fall/Winter 2003-2004
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Hall SE, Criddle A, Ring A, Bladen C, Tapper J, Yin R, Cosgrove A, Hu Yu-Li.  (1999) Study of the effects of various forms of exercise on balance in older women. Unpublished Manuscript Healthway Starter Grant, File #7672, Dept of Rehabilitation, Sir Charles Gardner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia.


Herrera,S. ,Lawless,R. , Masaitis,C. et al. (1999) Use of Awareness Through Movement, a Feldenkrais Method, for Individuals with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.  Master's thesis.  Chester, PA, Widener University

Ideberg, A., Werner, M. (1995).  Gait assessment by three dimensional motion analysis in subjects with chronic low back pain treated according to Feldenkrais principles: an exploratory study.  Unpublished Manuscript.  Lund, Sweden, Lund University, Department of Physical Therapy.

Jain, S.,. Janssen,K. & DeCelle,S. (November 2004). Alexander technique and Feldenkrais method: a critical overview, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 15(4), 811-825.
Johnson SK, Frederick J, Kaufman M, Mountjoy B. A controlled investigation of bodywork in multiple sclerosis. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 5(3): 237-43, 1999.

Junker, J., Oberwittler, C., Jackson, D., &  Berger, K. (2004). Utilization and perceived effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine in patients with dystonia. Movement Disorders. 19(2), 158-161
Kerr, G.A., Kotynia, F., & Kolt, G.S. (2002). Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement and state anxiety. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 6(2), 102-107.

Kolt, G.S., & McConville, J.C. (2000). The effects of a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement program on state anxiety. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 4(3), 216-220.

Lake, B..  Photoanalysis of standing posture in controls and low back pain: Effects of kinaesthetic processing (Feldenkrais Method) in posture and gait. In Woollocott M, Horak, F. (eds) Control Mechanisms VII. Eugene, OR, University of Oregon Press, 1992.

Lake, Bernard (1985). Acute back pain-treatment by application of Feldenkrais principles. Australian Family Physician, 14(11), 1175-1178.

Laumer U., Bauer M., Fichter M., & Milz, H. (1997). Therapeutic effects of the Feldenkrais method (Awareness through Movement) in eating disorders. Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische  Psychologie, 47(5), 170-180.
 
Lowe, Bernd; Breining, Katja; Wilke, Stefanie; Wellmann, Renate; Zipfel, Stephan; Eich, Wolfgang. Quantitative and qualitative effects of Feldenkrais , progressive muscle relaxation, and standard medical treatment in patients after acute myocardial infarction. [Peer Reviewed Journal] Psychotherapy Research. Vol 12(2) Sum 2002, 179-191.

Lundblad, I., Elert, J. & Gerdle, B. (1999) Randomized Controlled Trial of Physiotherapy and Feldenkrais Interventions in Female Workers with Neck-Shoulder Complaints. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation,  9(3) September, 179-194

Malmgren-Olsson, E., Armelius, B., & Armelius, K. (2001). A comparative outcome study of Body Awareness Therapy, Feldenkrais and conventional physiotherapy for patients with non-specific musculoskeletal disorders-changes in psychological symptoms, pain and self-image. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 17, 77-95.

Malmgren-Olsson, E.B., &  Branholm, I.B. (2002).  A comparison between three physiotherapy approaches with regard to health-related factors in patients with non-specific musculoskeletal disorders. Disability & Rehabilitation, 24(6), 308-317.

Nair DG, Fuchs A, Burkart S, Steinberg FL, Kelso JA. Assessing recovery in middle cerebral artery stroke using functional MRI. Brain Inj. 2005 Dec;19(13):1165-76.

Narula M, Jackson O, Kulig K. (1992) The Effects of Six Week Feldenkrais Method on Selected Functional Parameters in a Subject with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Physical Therapy 72: (suppl.) S86,1992

Netz, Y., & Lidor, R. (2003). Mood alterations in mindful versus aerobic exercise modes. Journal of Psychology, 137(5), 405-419.

Ofir R. A heuristic investigation of the process of motor learning using Feldenkrais method in
physical rehabilitation of two young women with traumatic brain injury. Unpublished

Parnello-Balck, D. (1992). PT's own back pain leads her to start Feldenkrais training. PT Bulletin, 9.

Phipps A, Lopez R, Powell R (advisor), Lundy-Ekman L (advisor), Maebori D (CFP). A Functional Outcome Study on the Use of Movement Re-Education in Chronic Pain Management. Master’s Thesis at Pacific University, School of Physical Therapy, Forest Grove, Oregon, May 1997.

Polsgrove, M.J. (2002). Changes in height and postural stability using the Feldenkrais Method. Unpublished master's thesis, Microform Publications, University of Oregon Eugene, OR/USA.

Ruth S., & Kegerreis, S. (1992). Facilitating cervical flexion using a Feldenkrais Method - Awareness through Movement.  Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 16(1), 25-29.
 
Saraswati, S. (1989) Investigation of Human Postural Muscles and Respiratory Movements.  Master's thesis.  New South Wales, Australia, University of New South Wales.

Schon-Ohlsson C., Willen J., & Johnels B. (2005). Sensory motor learning in patients with chronic low back pain - A prospective pilot study using optoelectronic movement analysis. SPINE, 30(17), E509-E516.

Seegert, E.M, & Shapiro, R. (1999). Effects of alternative exercise on posture. Clinical Kinesiology, 53(2), 41-47.

Shelhav-Silberbush, Chava (1988). The Feldenkrais Method for children with Cerebral Palsy. Published master's thesis. Boston University School of Education, USA.

Shenkman, M., Donovan, J., Tsubota, J., Kluss, M., Stebbins, P., & Butler, R. (1989). Management of individuals with Parkinsons disease: Rationale and case studies. Physical Therapy, 69, 944-955.

Stephens, J. (2000). Feldenkrais method: background, research, and orthopaedic case studies. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America, 9(3), 375-394.

Stephens, J., Call, S., Evans, K., Glass, M., Gould, C., & Lowe, J. (1999). Responses to ten Feldenkrais awareness through movement lessons by four women with multiple sclerosis: improved quality of life. Physical Therapy Case Reports, 2(2), 58-69.

Stephens, J., Davidson, J., Derosa, J., Kriz, M., & Saltzman, N. (2006). Lengthening the hamstring muscles without stretching using "awareness through movement". Physical Therapy, 86(12), 1641-1650.

Stephens, J., DuShuttle, D., Hatcher, C., Shmunes, J., & Slaninka, C. (2001).  Use of awareness through movement improves balance and balance confidence in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled study. Neurology Report, 25(2), 39-49.
 
Stephens, J.L., Cates, P., Jentes, E., Perich, A., Silverstein, J., Staab, E., duShuttle, D., Hatcher, C., Shmunes, J., & Slaninka, C. (2003). Awareness Through Movement Improves Quality of Life in People with Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Neurol Phys Ther. , 27(4), 170
Abstract, Pos will ter presented at APTA Combined Section Meetings, Nashville TN, February, 2004

Stephens, James, Pendergast, Christopher, Roller, Beth Ann, & Weiskittel, Robert Scott (2005). Learning to improve mobility and quality of life in a well elderly population: the benefits of awareness through movement. IFF Academy Feldenkrais Research Journal
 

Addresses for further references include http://www.psych.utah.edu/feldenkrais/index.php and http://www.feldenkraisinstitute.org/.