Research Supporting Hesch Method

The following is independant research and outcome studies on the Hesch Method presented in both abstract and complete format. There are over 500 scientific references for the Hesch Method workbook; 147 references for Jerry's Sacral Torsion chapter in the Dynamic Body book; 17 references in Jerry's chapter in the Movement, Stability & Low Back Pain book; 51 references for his World Congress presentation, printed in Low Back Pain and its Relation to the Sacroiliac Joint; and over 40 references in his APTA National Conference presentation.

You can click the links below to read any of these references.

The List below includes published Hesch-related articles by other practitioners

Kraemer, TJ, "Hamstring Length, Lumbar Spinal Range of Motion, Pelvic Tilt, Pelvic Mobility & Low Back pain Among Racially Diverse Employees", World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Vancouver, BC, June 5, 2007
Read it here.

Olson, L. & Kraemer, TJ, "Establishing The Reliability of the Hesch Method's Spring and Positional Tests in Patients With Low Back Pain", 14th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Barcelona, Spain, 2003
Funded $2,500 USF Grant.
Read the Abstract here.

Book & Article References

Links to References                                                                                                Full Document

Hesch Method Workbook References                                                     Hesch Method Workbook

Dynamic Body Torsion Chapter References                                 Dynamic Body Torsion Chapter

Movement, Stability & Low Back Pain Chapter References
                                                                                        Movement, Stability & Low Back Pain Chapter

Symphyseal Diastasis Article References                                           Symphyseal Diastasis Article

Low Back Pain Chapter References                                                               Low Back Pain Chapter

IPPS Lecture References

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Article References
                                                                                  Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Article

Luanne Olson, PT Abstract                                                                             Luanne Olson, PT Thesis

Olson Thesis
by Luanne Olson, MS, PT 1998

Hesch Method Outcome Study
in 24 Pregnant Subjects
by Dustine Chase, MS PT and Laura Wegener, MS PT 2006

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Treatment of a Patient with Chronic Pelvic Pain following Gall Blader Surgery: A Case Report

by Cynthia Neville, PT BCIA-PMDB 2008