Rolfing ( ) is an alternative form of treatment originally developed by Ida Rolf (1896-1979) as Structural Integration . This is usually delivered as a series of ten physical manipulation sessions that are sometimes called "recipes". This is based on Rolf's idea of ​​how the human energy "energy field" can be useful when harmonized with the Earth's gravitational field. Practitioners combine superficial and deep manual therapy with gesture guidance. The process is sometimes painful.
Rolfing's principles are contrary to medical knowledge, and there is no good evidence that Rolfing is effective for the treatment of any health condition. It is recognized as pseudoscience and has been characterized as quackery. It is not known whether Rolfing is safe or cost-effective.
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Conceptual bases
Ida Rolf describes the body that is organized around the axis perpendicular to the earth, parallel to the pull of gravity, and believes that the body's functions are optimal when organized in that way. He saw the body continue to struggle with gravity; In his view, gravity tends to shorten the fascia, which causes disruption of the body arrangement around its axis and creates imbalances, inefficiencies in movement, and pain. Rolfers aims to extend the fascia to restore the body structure around its axis and facilitate better movement. Rolf also discussed this in terms of "energy" and said:
Rolfers makes a life study of connecting their bodies and fields to the earth and its gravitational field, and we regulate the body so that the gravitational field can strengthen the body's energy field. This is our main concept.
On its website in August 2016, the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration describes Rolfing as "a form of bodywork that reorganizes connective tissue, called the fascia, which penetrates the entire body."
Manipulation is sometimes referred to as the type of bodywork, or as a type of massage. Some osteopaths are influenced by Rolf, and some of his students become massage teachers, including one of the founders of myofascial release.
Rolf claimed to have found a link between emotion and soft tissue, writing "although rolfing is not primarily a psychotherapeutic approach to human problems", it is indeed an "approach to personality through the myofascial collagen component of the physical body". He claims Rolfing can balance the mental and emotional aspects of the subject, and that "the incredible psychological changes that appear on Rolfed individuals are completely unexpected". Rolfers suggests their manipulation may lead to a painful release of memory. Rolfers also argues that by manipulating their bodies can bring changes in personality, for example, teaching someone to walk with confidence will make them a more confident person. The relationship between physical structure and psychology has not been proven by scientific research.
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Technique
Rolfers assumes that they are manipulating the body's fascial layers. Rolfing also uses a combination of active and passive movement exercises.
Rolfing is usually done in the development of 10 sessions, sometimes called "recipes". The first three sessions of the protocol focus on superficial networks, the next four focuses on deeper tissues and particularly the pelvis, and the last session discusses the whole body.
Sessions usually last between 60 and 90 minutes. Recipients wear underwear. Positions for work include lying on the table, sitting, and standing.
Treatment of rolfing is sometimes painful. For adults, there may be intense moments of sensation during treatment or pain afterwards. However, this technique can be done quite gently for children and the elderly. Rolf believes fascia tightens as a protective mechanism, and therefore considers aggressive approaches to be counter-productive.
Effectiveness and acceptance
In 2015 the Australian Department of Health published 17 reviews of alternative therapies including Rolfing who concluded there was no clear evidence of the effectiveness found. By 2017, the Australian government has called Rolfing a practice that does not qualify for insurance subsidies, saying it will "ensure that taxpayers' funds are issued appropriately and not directed to untrusted therapies".
The American Cancer Society says such deep soft tissue manipulations as used in Rolfing are of concern if practiced in people with cancer near tumor sites.
Rolfing's supporters claim it can be used to reduce pain. However, Rolfing's focus on "aligning" the exact body structure does not reflect modern science of pain.
In 2010 The New York Times reported that Rolfing enjoyed a "resurrection" after receiving support from Mehmet Oz at The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Due to his dependence on vitalistic conceptions and his unfounded proposition of the relationship between physical manipulation and psychology, Rolfing is classified as pseudoscience. Medical historian Barbara Clow writes that, along with many other alternative treatments, Rolfing takes a view of disease and therapy that goes against the main treatment. Psychologist and lawyer Christopher Barden has counted Rolfing among the "dangerous and controversial" methods that pose a risk to the public. Biologist Dan Agin has identified Rolfing as a popular "quack" type of "quack bazaar" from the US alternative medicine world, Health journalist Rose Shapiro listed Rolfing among the many popular "quack treatments" raised today under the banner integrative medicine, and skeptic Robert Todd Carroll says the vague health claims made by Rolfers are a characteristic of those made by "shamans".
History
Ida Rolf began working on clients in New York City in the 1940s with the premise that human structures can be arranged "in relation to gravity". He developed structural integration with one of his sons and in the 1950s he taught his work throughout the United States. In the mid-1960s he began teaching at the Esalen Institute, where he gathered loyal followers of students and practitioners. Esalen is the epicenter of the Human Potential Movement, allowing Rolf to exchange ideas with many of their leaders, including Fritz Perls. Rolf incorporated a number of ideas from other areas including osteopathic manipulation, cranial osteopathy, hatha yoga, and general semantics Alfred Korzybski. In 1971 he founded the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration. The school is based in Boulder, Colorado since 1972, and in 2010 included five institutes worldwide.
Since Rolf's death, the field of Structural Integration has split into schools as a result of legal disputes among his followers. Among these schools, Rolf Institute is the only one who uses the trademarked term "Rolfing" and "Certified Rolfer". Another School of Structural Integration states "Practitioners of Rolf Structural Integration Methods" including Guild for Structural Integration, Structural Structural Integration Hellerwork, Aston Patterning, SOMA, KMI, and a dozen other Structural Integration schools. A professional membership organization is called the International Association for Structural Integration, which has certified practitioners with exams since 2007.
See also
- Pierre Bernard (yogi) Ã, - influence on Rolf
References
Further reading
- Jones, Tracey A. (2004). "Rolfing". Physical Medicine and North American Rehabilitation Clinic . 15 (4): 799-809, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2004.03.008. PMIDÃ, 15458753.
- Williams WF (2013). "Rolfing". Pseudoscience Encyclopedia: From Alien Abduction to Zone Therapy . Routledge. p.Ã, 331. ISBNÃ, 978-1-135-95522-9.
External links
- The Rolf Institute website
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