Feldenkrais Research List

Research and Research related Studies: Academic Works, Publications and Projects
compiled by Dr. Werner Kraus

published by the International Feldenkrais Federation
March 2002

1. Europe

1.1. Austria

1.1.2 Academic Studies

Schneider, Claudia (1987): Körperbild und Selbstkonzept. Eine vergleichende Untersuchung an Bodybuilding und der Moshé Feldenkrais-Methode Bewußtheit durch Bewegung. (Body image and self concept. A comparative study of bodybuilding and the FM/ATM), Universität Wien, Grund- und Integralwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Dissertation.

1.2. France

1.2.3. Published Studies

Frydmann, M. & Frydmann, P. (1982): Repercussions psychologiques et physiologiques d´un entrainement a la prise du conscience du corps. Revue de psychologie appliqué, 32, pp 89-93. (This study shows that a group of students which underwent daily Feldenkrais lessons was more successful in learning a foreign language than a control group without ATM lessons.)

1.3. Germany

1.3.1. Projects

1.3.2. Academic Studies

Czetczok, H.-E. (1987): Bewegungserziehung mit der Feldenkrais Methode. Historische Aspekte/Theorie und Praxis - mit einer experimentellen Untersuchung zum Einfluß dieser Methode auf die kinästethische Diskriminationsleistung im Funktionsbereich Schultergürtel-Arme. (Movement Education through the Feldenkrais Method. Historical Aspects/Theory and Practise. Research on the influence of that method on the kinestetic discrimination capacity with in the shoulder/arm area). Diplomarbeit an der Fakultät für Psychologie und Sportwissenschaft -Abteilung Psychologie- Universität Bielefeld.

Diegelmann, Bernd (2000): Therapeutische Effekte der Feldenkrais-Methode im Rahmen einer stationären verhaltenstherapeutischen Rehabilitationsbehandlung. (Therapetical effects of the Feldenkrais Method in the context of behaviour threrapeutical rehabilitation treatment), Psychologische Diplomarbeit, Universität Koblenz-Landau, Abteilung Landau.

Eikmeier, C., (1992): Anwendung der Feldenkrais Methode im Cellounterricht. (Application of the Feldenkrais Method in teaching the Cello). Universität Hanover, Diplomarbeit im Fachbereich Musikerziehung.

Ernst, Karoline, (1995): Der Einsatz der Feldenkrais Methode Bewußtheit durch Bewegung zur Vermeidung körperlicher Schmerzen bei Bildschirmarbeit. (Application of the Feldenkrais Method in order to avoid pain in screen work) Universität Eichstätt, Philosophisch-Pädagogische Fakultät, Lehrstuhl für Psychologie, Diplomarbeit.

Güner, Perinisa Rahsan (2001): Körperbildveränderungen durch die Feldenkrais-Methode: Möglichkeiten der Operationalisierung (Changes of the body image through Feldenkrais Method: Possibilities and Operationalization). Psychologische Diplomarbeit,Universität Koblenz-Landau, Abt. Landau.

Henze, Martin (1989): Bewußtheit durch Bewegung - eine Auseinandersetzung mit Moshe Feldenkrais. (Awareness through movement - a discussion of the Feldenkrais Method). Gesamthochschule Kassel, wissenschaftliche Hausarbeit für die 1. Staatsprüfung.

Hermens, K. (1997): "Die Feldenkrais-Methode, Untersuchungen zu ihrer Bedeutung für Bildung und Erziehung". (The Feldenkrais Method. An examination of its importance in education). Hausarbeit für den Erwerb des akademischen Grades eines Magister Artium, Prof. Dr. I. Bock, Institut für Pädagogik an der Universität München.

Krafft, T. (1997): „Die Feldenkrais Methode Funktionale Integration innerhalb pädagogischer Beziehungen zu Menschen mit schwersten Behinderungen". (The Feldenkrais Method - Functional Integration and its pedagogic importance in the work with severely disabled people) Schriftliche Hausarbeit im Rahmen der 1. Staatsprüfung für das Lehramt für Sonderpädagogik, Prof. Dr. U. Oskamp, Heilpädagogische Fakultät der Universität Köln.

Laumer. U. (1993): Wirkungen der Feldenkrais-Methode "Bewußtheit durch Bewegung" bei eßgestörten Patienten im Rahmen einer stationären Therapie. (Effects of the Feldenkrais-Method -Awareness through movement on patients with eating disorders within the context of stationary therapy) Psychologische Diplomarbeit, Universität Regensburg.

Schell, Klaus, (2000): Psychologische Aspekte der Feldenkrais Methode. Analyse von Wirkfaktoren und Auswirkungen auf das Selbstkonzept. (Psychological Aspects of the Feldenkrais Method. Analysis of Factors of Effects and Consequences for the Selfconcept). Diplomarbeit, Sudiengang Diplom Psychologie, Carl-von-Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg.

Schindler, I. (1992): Individuation und Beweglicher Organismus, Fallstudie zur Integration der Feldenkrais-Methode in das Konzept einer therapeutischen Lebensgemeinschaft. (Individuation and flexible organism. Case study on integrating the Feldenkrais Method in the concept of a therapeutical community). Diplom-Arbeit für die Prüfung zum staatlich anerkannten Dipl.-Sozialpädagogen (BA), vorgelegt bei der Berufsakademie - staatlichen Studienakademie Villingen-Schwenningen.

Shelhav-Silberbush, Chava, (1998): Bewegung und Lernen. Die Feldenkrais Methode als ein Lernmodell. (Movement and Learning: The Feldenkrais Method as a Learning Model). PhD Dissertation, Universität Heidelberg.

Sorg, Cornelia, (1997): Was hat Feldenkrais mit sozialer Arbeit zu tun? Bewußtheit durch Bewegung als Präventions- und Hilfsmöglichkeit im Rahmen Sozialer Arbeit unter dem Erklärungsansatz des Life Models. (What has Feldenkrais to do with social work? Awareness through movement as prevention and rehabilitation strategy within the context of social work. An interpretation through the „Life Model" concept) Diplomabeit, Katholische Stiftungsfachhochschule München, Abteilung München.

 

Sturm, Ramona (1993): Sensibilisierung des Bewusstseins für psychophysische Prozesse bezogen auf das Violinspiel. (Sensibilizing consciousness for psycho-physical processes in reference to playing the violin) Hochschule?, Diplomarbeit, Studiengang Musikpädagogik.

 

Wendhut, Marcus (2000): Zur Inanspruchnahme der Feldenkrais-Methode in der stationären Rehabilitation (The Feldenkrais Method in stationary rehabilitation). Psych. Diplomarbeit. Universität Koblenz-Landau, Abtlg. Landau.

Wilczek, Ruth (1985): Bewußtheit durch Bewegung - die Feldenkrais-Methode aus sportpädagogischer Sicht. (Awareness through movement - the Feldenkrais Method in the light of sport pedagogy) Technische Universität München, Hausarbeit, 1. Staatsprüfung für das Lehramt.

1.3.3. Published Studies

Bost, H., Burges, S., Russell, R., Rüttinger, H., & Schläfke, U. (1993): Feldstudie zur Wirksamkeit der Feldenkrais Methode bei MS-Betroffenen. (Fieldstudy on the effects of the Feldenkrais Method in the work with MS-patients).Herausgegeben von der Deutschen Multiple-Sklerose Gesellschaft

Czetczok, H.-E. (1993): Die Feldenkrais-Methode. In: M. Bühring & F.H. Kernper (Hrsg.), Naturheilverfahren und unkonventionelle medizinische Richtungen. Grundlagen / Methoden/Nachweissituation. Berlin-Heidelberg-New York. Springer.

Klinkenberg, Norbert (1996): Die Feldenkrais-Methode als Modell einer kognitiv-behavioralen Körpertherapie. (The FeldenkraisMethode as a model of cognitive-behavioral body therapie). Verhaltenstherapie und psychosoziale Praxis, Jg. 28, Nr 2, pp. 191-202.

Klinkenberg, Norbert (2000): Feldenkrais-Pädogogik und Körperverhaltenstherapie. (Feldenkrais pedagogy and body behavioural therapy), Pfeiffer bei Klett-Cotta; Stuttgart.

Laumer, U. Bauer, M. Fichter, M.M. & Milz, H. (1996): „Therapeutische Effekte der Feldenkrais Methode Bewußtheit durch Bewegung bei Patienten mit Eßstörungen.„ (Thereputical effects of the FM/Awareness through movement on patients with eating disorders), Zeitschrift für Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik und medizinische Psychologie, Vol. 47, pp. 170-180.

Ophir, Yael (1990): Die Sprache der Bewegung. Erfahrungen mit der Gruppentherapie autistischer Kinder. (Language of movement. Grouptxperiences with autistic children), Beschäftigungstherapie und Rehabilitation, Nr. 29(5), pp. 340-343.

Pieper, Barbara (1997): Subjektorientierung jenseits des Zaunes. Anregung für die Praxis - Ideen aus der Praxis (Feldenkrais-Methode), (Subjectorientation beyond the fence. Stimulus for the practise - ideas from the practise (Feldenkrais Method), in: Subjektorientierte Soziologie (Hrsg.) Hans Pongratz, Günter Voß, Leverkusen 1997.

Russel, Roger & Ulla Schläfke (1997), Die wachsende Welt des Kindes. Entwicklung von Bewegung, Handlung und Selbst - Teil 1. (The growing world of the child. Development of movement, action and self), Forum, Nr. 30, pp. 82-92.

Shelhav-Silberbush, Chava, (1999) Bewegung und Lernen. Die Feldenkrais Methode als ein Lernmodell. (Movement and Learning: The Feldenkrais Method as a Learning Model), Verlag Modernes Lernen: Dortmund.

Strauß, Elfie, (1999) Lernen und Dialog in der Feldenkrais-Arbeit. (Learning and dialogue through Feldenkrais work), Reihe Bewegungslehre und Bewegungsforschung, Prolog Verlag: Immenhausen, pp.127.

1.4. Great Britain

1.4.2. Academic Studies

Bober, Jocely Mary, (2001) The Feldenkrais Method as a Somativ Approach to Learning in Dance: Case Studies Considered in Relation to Theories of Motor Learning. M.A. Laban Centre London.
 

1.5. Netherlands

1.5.2. Academic Studies

Hoffmann, S, (1994) Die Feldenkrais Methode im Blockfötenunterricht. Conservatorium Maastricht
 

1.6. Sweden

1.6.1. Projects

Marianne Erickson mentioned an ongoing study on "Feldenkrais Work with Parkinson and Morbus Bechterew Patients," University of Lenköping, Schweden. No details known

1.6.1.1 Unpublished preliminary reports

Bloom, Elizabeth, Interim report: Treatment of a whiplash syndrome with the Feldenkrais method. Malmö 1998
 

1.6.3. Published Studies

Bengtsson,A. et.al., (n.D. after 2000), Terapi enligt Feldenkraismethoden vid Fibromyalgi och Spondylartrit (Therapy of Fibromyalgia and Spondylatritis according to the Feldenkrais Method). Linköpping/Uppsala).

Bränstöm, H., Malmgren-Olsson, E.B., Barnekow-Bergkvist, M., (2001), Functional Balance in Patients with Wiplash Associated Disorders and Patients with Prolonged Musculoskeletal Disorders. Advances in Physiotherapy, Vol. ?

Malmgren-Olsson, E.B., Armelius B.A., (2000), Physical and Psychological Health and Social Relations in Patients with Prolonged Musculoskeletal Disorders in Primary Care. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, Vol: ?

Malmgren-Olsson, E.B., Armelius B.A., Armelius, K.A., (2000), A Coperative Study of the Efficacy of Body Awareness Theraphy, Feldenkrais and Conventional Physiotherapy in Patients with Prolonged Unspecific Musculoskeletal Disorders - Changes in Psychological Symptoms, Pain and Selfimage. Physiotherapy in Theory and Practice, Vol. ?

Lundblad, Inga, Elert, Jessica, Gerdle, Björn (1999): Randomized Controlled Trial of Physiotherapy and Feldenkrais Interventions in Female Workers with Neck-Shoulder Complaints. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, Vol.9,No3.

1.6.3.1. Not yet published Studes:

Malmgren-Olsson, E.B., Bränholm, I., A Comparison between Body-Awarness, Feldenkrais and Conventional Physiotherapy with Special Respect to Health-Related Quality of Life. Self-efficacy and Sense of Coherence in Patients with non-specific Musculoskeletal Disorders.

2. Oceania

2.1 Australia

2.1.1. Projects in Progress:

A) Project: " Efficacy of the Feldenkrais Method as a tool for rehabilitation of injured workers"

Part 1: "The effects of the Feldenkrais Method in the Rehabilitation of Injured Workers - A Self Assessment Questionnaire".

Principal Researcher: Matyas, Tom, Ba, MA, PhD, Lecturer in Behavioural Sciences, La Trobe University, Melboume, is assisting with the questionnaire study.

Part 2: "The efficacy of Feldenkrais Intervention in improving functional reaching abilities in symptomatic subjects".

Principal researcher: Mary Galea, B. App. Sc. PhD, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Melbourne University, is assisting with the controlled experimental study.
Institutions: The Victorian Division of the Australien Feldenkrais Guild is working with the Victorian state Government body, the Victorian Workover Authority. Australian Feldenkrais Guild, Victorian Division, Research Committee is composed of Kate Tremlett, B Ap. Sc. PT, CFT, Julia Broome, B Ap. Sc. PT, CFT, Robert Webb, BSW, CF Holly Hiion, B Ap. Sc. PT, CFT, Carolyn Goldberg, B Ap. Sc. PT, CFT.

Status: Project in Planning stage. Will be conducted during 1998.

B) Project: "The effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method for people with chronic pain".

Principal researchers: Margery Hellmann, CFT, Amal Helou, Clinical Nurse Consultant.
Insitution: Pain Management Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.
Status: Project in planning and funding stages.
 

C) A series of studies conducted by a research team headed by Dr. Gregory S. Kolt, Senior Lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Australia, 3053.

D) A series of studies conducted by a research team headed by Dr. Douglas Rogers, Senior Lecturer, School of Human Biosciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, 3053.
 

2.1.2. Academic Studies

Hayes, K. (1995): " The effects of a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement program and relaxation training on cognitive mood states". Unpublished Honours Thesis, La Trobe University, Melbourne

Hopper, C. (1998): „The Effect of a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement program on a functional hamstring length and perceived exertion". Honours Thesis in process.

Smith, A. (1998): "The Effect of an Awareness Through Movement lession on anxiety levels in chronic back pain patients". Honours Thesis in process.

Saraswati, S. (1989): Investigation of Human Postural Muscles and Respiratory Movements. M.Sc. University of New South Wales.

2.1.3. Published Studies

James, M.L. Kolt, G. S, McConville, J. C. & Bate, P.J. (1998): "The effects of a Feldenkrais program and relaxation procedures on hamstring length„. Australien Joumal of Physiotherapy.

Dunn, P.A. & Malcolm, S. (1992a): "The Feldenkrais Method as a stretching technique for the hamstring muscles".(Source?)

Dunn, P.A. & Malcolm, S. (1992b): "The Effect of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement of muscle EMG levels in an trank flexion test". (Source?)

Kirkby R. J, (1994): "Changes in Premenstrual Symptoms and Irrational Thing Following Cognitive-Behavioural Coping Skills Training". Joumal of Clinical und Consulting Psychology, 62, 5, 1026-1032.

Bate, Trish, (1995): "Motor Control Theory: a possible framework for the Feldenkrais Method", The Joumal of the North American Feldenkrais Guild, Fall, 1995.

Lake, Bernard, (1985): "Acute back pain-treatment by application of Feldenkrais principles„ Australian Family Physician, Vol. 14, No.11, pp. 1175-1178.

Lake, Bernard, (1987): " The role of dynamic and kinaesthetic fitness programs in the over 6os„, Proceedings of the 22^nd Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Gerontology, pp. 50-54.

Lake, Bernard,: " Dynamic and kinaesthetic programs in rehabilitation". Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Scientific Meeting, Australian College of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Lake, Bernard. Photoanalysis of Standing Posture in Controls and Low Back Pain: Effects of Kinesthetic Processing (Feldenkrais Method) in Posture and Gait: Control Mechanisms VII. eds. M. Woollocott and F. Horak, U. of Oregon Press, 1992, pp 400- 403.

2.1.4. Unpublished or not yet Published Studies

Dunn, P.A. &. Rogers, D.K.: "Can ability to match weights be affected by the sensory stimulation of a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement session". In preparation.

Dunn, P.A. &. Rogers, D.K. "Limb position sense under dynamic and static conditions. Can the sensory stimulation of a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Session influence the outcome?" In preparation.

Victorian Branch of the Australian Feldenkrais Guild. Eleven descriptive Case Studies by Feldenkrais practitioners. Unpublished.

2.2 New Zealand

2.2.2. Academic Studies

Wong, Lester (2000): Phenomenology, Philosophy, and the Feldenkrais Method: Moving towards understanding the Meaning of Movement. Master Thesis, Auckland University, Department of Health Science.

2.2.3. Published Studies

Smith, A.L., Kolt, G.S., McConville, J.C. (2001), The effects of the Feldenkrais Method on pain and anxiety in people experiencing chronic low back pain. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 20(1), 6-14.

2.2.3.1. Not yet published article

Long, Warwick, Thoughts and Questions on the Use of Audio Tape or Living Teaching in Relation to Research.

3. The Americas

3.1. United States

3.1.1. Projects in Progress

3.1.2. Academic Studies

Call, S., Evans, K., Glass, M., Gould, C., Lowe, J. and Stephens, J. (1998): Awareness Through Movement as a Method of Improving Coordination, Efficiency of Movement and Gait, Fatique and Quality of Life in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, Masters Thesis at Widener University, Institute for Physical Therapy Education.

Cheever, Ohvia Lowell, (1995) Education as Transformation in American Psychiatry: From Voices of Control to Voices of Connection. PhD dissertation in Education, Harvard University, Cambridge MA.

Deig, Denise, (1994): Self Image in Relationship to Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Classes. Independent Study Project. University of Indianapolis, Krannert Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Demonstrates changes image assesed by clay images, after awareness through Movement Training

Dennenberg N. and 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. Master's thesis at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. 1995. Notes several changes in Health locus of control in the Feldenkrais group. No control group

Gilman, Marina (1997): Reduction of Tension in Stuttering through Somatic Re-Education. Master's thesis at Northwestem University, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Evanston, IL.

Goldfarb, Lawrence W. (1990): Articulating Changes. Preliminary Notes to a theory for Feldenkrais. Masters Thesis, San Jose State University, San Jose CA. Obtainable through: Feldenkrais Resources, Berkley CA.

Goldfarb, Lawrence W. (1994): Understanding Standing, PhD. Dissertation in Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, 1994. Obtainable through: University Microfilms, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Haas, J.D.(1996): The relationship of somatic awareness to cretive process: An experimental phenomenological study. Abstracted, Dissertation Abstracts International, 1996: 57-07A:2937.

Haller, Jeffrey Scott (1988): Sensorimotor Education and Transpersonal Psychology: Applications of the Feldenkrais Method, Aikido, and Neurolinguistic programming with the St. Joseph's University Basketball Team. pp.82 PhD. Inst. of Transpersonal Psychology, Menlo Park, CA. Published by Feldenkrais Resources, PO Box 2067, Berkeley, CA 1988

Hayashi, E.K. (1989): The effects of Feldenkrais awareness through movement techniques on vertical jumping in normal subjects. Unpublished Masters Thesis, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis.

Hutchinson, Marsha G. (1981): The effect of a treatment based on the use of guided visuo-kinesthetic imagery on the alteration of negative body cathexis in women. Ph.D. Dissertation, Boston University, 1981.

Irani, S.F., Lebonette, L.S., Morley, J.D., Pankowski, K.M., Pell, K.L. and Stephens, J. (1998): Awareness Through Movement: An Intervention Strategy for Improving Coordination and Economy of Movement in a Group of Well Elderly People. Masters Thesis, Widener University. Institute for Physical Therapy Education.

Jackson-Wyatt, 0., Gula, D. Kireta, A. Steeves, M. (1992): Effects of Feldenkrais Practitioner Training Program on Motor Ability: a videoanalysis. Physical Therapy Programm, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.

Marcus, J. (1986): An exploration: some womens use of the Feldenkrais method on their journeys of change. Masters Thesis, Antioch University, Seattle.

Narula, Meena. (1993): Effect of the Six Week Awareness Through Movement Lessons (The Feldenkrais Method) on Selected Functional Movement Parameters in Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Pilot study using a single subject case study design). Masters of Science Thesis, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. Published by Feldenkrais Resources, Berkeley, CA.

Newton, P. (1988): Psychophysiological considerations in presenting the Feldenkrais method: A teaching model presenting psychophysiolocical techniques and theory to the general public. Masters Thesis, Antioch University, Seattle.

Ofir, R.D. (1994): A heuristic investigation of the process of motor learning using the Feldenkrais method in physical rehabilitation of two young women with traumatic brain injury. Abstracted, Dissertation Abstracts International, 1994, 54-7B 3573.

Phipps, A., Lopez, R., Powell, R., (adv.), Maebori, D. (CFP.) (1997): A Functional Outcome Study on the Use of Movement Re-Education in Chronic Pain Managment. Masters Thesis at Pacific University, School of Physical Therapy, Forest Grove, Oregon.

Ross, D.L. (1995): Feldenkrais: a comparison of theories of learning and motor control. Unpublished Masters Thesis, Samuel Merrit College, Oakland.

Sale, J.C.L. (1988): The acute effects of Feldenkrais awareness through movement exercises on the awareness of gross spinal flexion. Unpublished Masters Thesis, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis.

Shelhav-Silberbush, Chava, (1988): The Feldenkrais Method for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Masters Thesis. Boston University School of Education. Published by Feldenkrais Resources, Berkeley CA.

Steisel, Stephan G. (1993): The Clients Experience of the Psychological Elements in Functional Integration. Ph.D Mass. School of Professional Psychology. Obtainable through: University Microfilms, Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Abstract )

3.1.3. Published Studies

Bearman, David and Steven Shafarman (1999): „The Feldenkrais Method in the treatment of cronic pain: a study of efficacy and cost effectiveness." American Journal of Pain Managment Vol.9, No.1.

Bennett, J.L., Brown, B.J., Finney, S.A. and Sarantakis. C.P. (1998): „Effects of a Feldenkrais Based Mobility Program on Function of a Healthy Elderly Sample." Abstract in Gereatrics. publication of Geriatric section of APTA.

Chinn, Jonathan, Daniel Trujillo, Samuel Kegerreis, Ted Worrell (1994): " Effect of a Feldenkrais Intervention on Symptomatic Subjects Performing a Functional Reach." Isokinetics and Excercise Science, vol. 4. No. 4, 1994, pp. 131 - 136.

Bach-y-Rita, E., (1981): „New Pathways in the Recovery from Brain Injury". Part I, Somatics, 3(2), pp.26-34.

Bach-y-Rita, E., (1981): „New Pathways in the Recovery from Brain Injury". Part 2, Somatics, 3(3), pp.38-46.

Brown, E. and Kegerreis, S. (1991): „Electromyographic Activity of Trunk Musculature During a Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement Lesson." Isokinetics and Exercise Science, vol. l, No.4, pp. 216-221.

Cottingham, J.T. and J. Maitland, (1997): „A Three Paradigm Treatment Model Using Soft Tissue Mobilization And Guided Movement Awarenes & Techniques - For A Patient With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Case Study." J. Orthopedic Sports Phys Ther., Vol. 26: 155- 167. Mentions Feldenkrais Method as treatment option.

De Rosa C, Porterfield J. (1992): „A Physical Therapy Model for the Treatment of Low Back Pain." Physical Therapy, Vol. 72 (4): 261- 272. Mentions Feldenkrais Method as treatment option

Ginsburg, Carl (1986): "The Shake-a-Leg Body Awareness Training Program: Dealing with Spinal Injury and Recovery in a New Setting." Somatics, Spring/Summer, 1986 pp. 31-42.

Goldfarb, Lawrence Wm. (1990): Articulating changes: Preliminary Notes to a Theory for Feldenkrais. Feldenkrais Resources, Berkeley, CA. 1990 (Excellent explanation of how the Feldenkrais-Method (ATM and Functional Integration) may work.)

Gutman, G. Herbert, C. Brown, (1977): „Feldenkrais vs Conventional Exercise for the Elderly." Journal of Gerontoloy, 3 2(5): 562-5 72. (This is a problematic design in which a control group which did nothing improved as much in basic outcome measures as the Feldenkrais group. Does suggest improved preception of quality of life in Feldenkrais group.)

Hutchinson, Marcia G. (1983): Transforming Body Image. Learning to Love the Body You have. The Crossing Press. Freedom CA 95019.

Ives, Jeffrey, Greg A. Shelly (1998), „The Feldenkrais Method in Rehabilitation", WORK: A Joumal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, Vol. 11, pp. 75-90.

Jackson, Osa (1991): „The Feldenkrais Method: A personalized learning model", in: Lister, M. (Edt), Contemporary managment of motor control problems. Proceedings of the II. Step Conference, Foundation for Physical Therapy, pp. 131 - 135.

Jackson-Wyatt, 0., Gula, D. Kireta, A. Steeves, M. (1992): „Effects of Feldenkrais Practitioner Training Program on Motor Ability: a videoanalaysis." Physica Therapy,Vol. 77 (suppl.) S.86.

Narula, M., Jackson, 0.Kulig, K. (1992): „The Effects of Six Week Feldenkrais -Method on Selected Functional Parameters in a Subject with Rheumatoid Arthritis", Physical Therapy, Vot 72, (suppl.) S.86.

Reese, Mark, Stephens, Jim and Aum, Lea (2001) Feldenkrais Method®, The Research Base, http://www.movementstudies.com/msi/articles/fm_research.html

Ruth, S., Kegerreis, S. (1992): „Facilitating Cervical Flexion Using the Feldenkrais Method: Awareness Through Movement", J. Sports Phys.Ther., Vol.16(I), pp. 25-29.

Shenkman, M. Butler, R. A. (1989): „Model for Multisystem Evaluation, Interpretation, and Treatment of Individuals with Neurologic Dysfunction." Physical Therap, Vol. 69(7), pp. 538-547. Mentions Feldenkrais Method as a good treatment option

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, Vol. 69: 944-955. Mentions Feldenkrais Method as treatment option

Stephens, Jim (1999), How Does the World Evaluate Research on the Feldenkrais Method?, In Touch, The Newsletter of the Feldenkrais Guild, 1999,3, pp. 12-13.

3.1.4. Unpublished or not yet Published Studies

Dean, Julie, Sue Yuen, Stacy Barrows, Adviser: Mark Reese, "Effects of Feldenkrais Method Awareness Through Movement sequence with people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia". A study reported to the CA-PTA in 1997 also reported at the NAFG Conference in August 1997. Reports significant improvements in a small group of 5 patients. No control group.

Pendergast, Roller, B.A., Weiskittel, R., Stephens, J. C. (1998): „Awareness through Movement a Strategy for Improving Coordination and Economy of Movement in Older Adults." Presentation at APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, February 1998.

Schindler Brand, Carol (1998): „Stress Managment in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Observations an Atteentions and Emotion". Paper presented at the 1998 annual conference of the FGNA in Los Angeles.

Stephen, J.L., Hall, S., Evans, K., Glass, M., Gould, C. and Lowe, J. (1999): Awareness Through Movement® as a Method of Improvimg Function and Quality of Life in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Submitted for presentation at APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, Seattle WA, February 1999.

Stephens JL, C Pendergast, BA Roller, and RS Weiskittel (1998), Changes in Coordination, Economy of Movement and Well Being Resulting from a 2-Day workshop in Awareness through Movement. presentation at APTA, Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, February 1998

3.2. Canada

3.2.3. Published Studies

Joly, Yvan (1995), La recherche et la pratique du corps vecu un point de vue par la Methode Feldenkrais® d´education somatique, Revue de l’Association pour la recherche qualitative, vol.12,, pp. 87-99