Cranial Rhythmic Impulse CRI

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Definition

Cranial rhythmic impulse CRI is the quickest palpable tidal unfoldment of breath of life. It is a variable rate but usually 8 to 12 cycles/min or approximately 6 seconds to complete a cycle.

Derivation

Osteopaths Rachel and John Woods in 1961, according to McPartland and Skinner (2005).[1]

Discussion

References

  1. McPartland, J.M. and Skinner, E. (2005) ‘The biodynamic model of osteopathy in the cranial field.’ Explore 1, 1, 21–32.