Tensegrity and Biotensegrity
TENSEGRITY
“The integrity of an entire structure
is based on its tensional capacity
for continuous movement and balance
between all the elements.”
BIOTENSEGRITY
“The body exists in a delicate balance
of tensile and compressive forces
that hold all our
physical structures in balance.”
Tasha Turzo, DO | The ALF Approach
The Orofacial-Pelvic Connection
PAIRED BONES
Interconnectivity
in Motion and Balance
– Two Temporomandibular Joints in the skull
– Two Sacroiliac Joints
in the pelvis
Discover the debilitating effects than can occur
when one of these joints
is not balanced or is restricted
with a dental appliance
and a spinal fusion.
StoryTelling
How to initiate a
“A Perfect Storm”
in the world of the
Cranial Osteopath.
The Glymphatic System Meets the Cranial Rhythmic Impulse
WHAT IS THE GLYMPHATIC SYSTEM?
“…to answer fundamental questions about this system…
we will need fresh perspectives, new techniques,
and collaborations across disciplines…”
WHAT IS THE CRANIAL RHYTHMIC IMPULSE (CRI)?
Are the unidentified ‘pulsations’ and ‘oscillations’
observed in current glymphatic research confirmation of
William Garner Sutherland’s 1899 ‘aha’ observation in medical school?
Will there be “collaboration across disciplines”?
Is Cranial Osteopathy
the “fresh perspective”?
The Cornstarch Effect
What happens when you mix cornstarch and water?
And what does this have to do with
Osteopathy In the Cranial Field?
Thixotropy, Tissue and Touch
Discover how osteopathic hands with palpatory skills have a ‘thixotropic’ effect with your body!
Gumby Awareness
Our friend Gumby is an appropriate analogy
for the benefits of osteopathic treatment.
Gumby is representative
of a connected structure
moving as one functional unit.
Mechanical Model
The dura mater plays a key role in both the Mechanical Model and the Pressurestat Model.
In the Mechanical Model,
the dura serves as a
Reciprocal Tension Membrane.
Glymphatics | Sleep and Cerebrospinal Fluid
More scientific research on the glymphatic system
…the newly discovered ‘lymphatic system’ of the brain.
Tongue to Toe
The Cranial Connection within the Fascial Tissue Network
The tongue guides the structures of fascial continuity
from the the tongue and muscles of the jaw,
through the middle of the body,
to the arch of the foot.
Osteopathy meets Orthodontics
The intersection of the cranial osteopathic perspective with orthodontics is critical and revolutionary!
Patient awareness is mandatory when making orthodontic decisions.
Facial Development
Swallow and Breathe with Brahms
Where is your tongue?
And what does it have to do with breathing?
Oral Posture Awareness
. …for young and old alike!
Discover the Revolution in Orthodontics:
The ALF Approach
Jaws: The Hidden Epidemic
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
