Publications and Presentations
The Hesch Institute was founded in July of 2010. We are acutely aware that much of the published material is theoretical writing and case studies. One of our primary goals is to create and fund controlled research which will objectively measure Hesch Method outcomes. We invite interested parties to become involved in the design and funding of such studies.
Part of the Hesch Institute Mission Statement is to disseminate information about the Method of Manual Therapy through publication. Numerous additional unpublished writings by Jerry Hesch, as well as his published Letters to the Editor, can be found in the Professional Library on this site.
The Hesch Institute was founded in July of 2010. We are acutely aware that much of the published material is theoretical writing and case studies. One of our primary goals is to create and fund controlled research which will objectively measure Hesch Method outcomes. We invite interested parties to become involved in the design and funding of such studies.
Part of the Hesch Institute Mission Statement is to disseminate information about the Method of Manual Therapy through publication. Numerous additional unpublished writings by Jerry Hesch, as well as his published Letters to the Editor, can be found in the Professional Library on this site.
The Hesch Institute was founded in July of 2010. We are acutely aware that much of the published material is theoretical writing and case studies. One of our primary goals is to create and fund controlled research which will objectively measure Hesch Method outcomes. We invite interested parties to become involved in the design and funding of such studies.
Case Studies & Theoretical Writing by Jerry Hesch, DPT, MHS, PT
World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain Annual Conference - Three Abstracts Submitted
Read the Pelvic Supports abstract here.
Read the OPSD abstract here.
Read the Passive Motion abstract here.
Read the Pelvic Supports abstract here.
Read the OPSD abstract here.
Read the Passive Motion abstract here.
From the book - Dynamic Body: Exploring Form, Expanding Function,
Dr. Jerry Hesch's Chapter:"Sacral Torsions About an Oblique Axis:
A New Approach to an Old Problem". Book chapter, December 2011.
Dr. Jerry Hesch Book Chapter on Sacral Torsion
Dr. Jerry Hesch's Chapter:"Sacral Torsions About an Oblique Axis:
A New Approach to an Old Problem". Book chapter, December 2011.
Dr. Jerry Hesch Book Chapter on Sacral Torsion
From the book - Movement, stability and low back pain,
Dr. Jerry Hesch's Chapter: "Evaluation and treatment of the most
common patterns of sacroiliac joint dysfunction". Book chapter, 1997.
Dr. Jerry Hesch Book Chapter link
Dr. Jerry Hesch's Chapter: "Evaluation and treatment of the most
common patterns of sacroiliac joint dysfunction". Book chapter, 1997.
Dr. Jerry Hesch Book Chapter link
Healing Hands, PhysioTimes Magazine, Volume 3 Issue 2 Sept 2011
A novel test and treatment of the forgotten hip rotators in piriformis syndrome: relation with upper cervical spine restriction.
Read the article here.
Three Pelvic Pain Case Studies:
1. Downslip Ilium with Paradoxical Upslip Ilium Appearance.
2. Symphysis Pubis and Sacroiliac joint mobilization: Influence on Pudendal Neuropathy with Interstitial Cystitis and Bladder Dysfunction.
3. Intra-Inguinal Peripheral Neuropathy; A New Internal Sensory Diagnostic Test.
Poster Presentation at the 7th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain, Los Angeles, CA, November 2010
Read these studies here.
1. Downslip Ilium with Paradoxical Upslip Ilium Appearance.
2. Symphysis Pubis and Sacroiliac joint mobilization: Influence on Pudendal Neuropathy with Interstitial Cystitis and Bladder Dysfunction.
3. Intra-Inguinal Peripheral Neuropathy; A New Internal Sensory Diagnostic Test.
Poster Presentation at the 7th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain, Los Angeles, CA, November 2010
Read these studies here.
Case Study:· "False Positive Pelvic Instability in Pregnancy", IOPTWH Newsletter, July 2010
Read it here.
Read it here.
"Evaluation and Treatment of the Most Common Patterns of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction”, Movement, Stability & Low Back Pain: The Essential Role of the Pelvis, Vleeming A., Mooney V., Dorman T., Snijders C., Stoeckart R., : Churchill Livingstone, 1997.
Read it here.
Read it here.
“Evaluating Sacroiliac Joint Play with Spring Tests”, OBGyn PT 20:3;4-7, 1996
Read it here.
Read it here.
“Manual Therapy Evaluation of the Pelvic Joints Using Paltory and Articular Spring Tests,” Low Back Pain and Its Relation to the Sacroiliac Joint ECO Netherlands, 1992
Read it here.
Read it here.
"The Pitfalls Associated With Traditional Evaluation of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Their Proposed Solutions", APTA Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, June 1990
Read it here
Read it here
“Manual Therapy for the Sternum,” Physical Therapy Today, Fall 1989
Read it here.
Read it here.
Published Hesch Institute Related Articles by Other Physical Therapist
Neville, C, "An Interdisciplinary Approach to Treatment of a Patient With Chronic Pelvic Pain Following Gall Bladder Surgery: A Case Report", Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy, 32.2, pp 24-34, summer 2008 (This is an interdisciplinary study which utilized Hesch Mobilizations)
Read it here.
Read it here.
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 the Abstract here.
View te Poster Presntationt here.
Read the Abstract here.
View te Poster Presntationt 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.
Funded $2,500 USF Grant.
Read the Abstract here.
Olson, Luanne, MS PT, "Effects of the Hesch Method of Pelvic Mobilization on Lumbar Flexion, Straight Leg Raise Performance and Pelvic Inclination Angles In Standing In Patients With Low Back Pain" , Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic pain, Vienna, 1998
Read the abstract here.
Read the abstract here.
Kraemer, TJ, "Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction in Acute Low Back Pain Patients", American Pain Society; November 11, 1995
Read the Abstract here.
Read the Abstract here.
Kraemer, TJ, "Radiological Assessment of the SI Joint in Low Back Pain Patients", American Pain Society; November 11, 1995
Read the Abstract here.
Read the Abstract here.
Kraemer, TJ, "Use of McConnell Taping For SI Joint Dysfunction", American Pain Society; November 11, 1995
Read the Abstract here.
Read the Abstract here.