Understanding Cranial Bone Movement
Understanding Cranial Bone Movement
For chiropractors and healthcare professionals seeking clarity in the understanding of cranial bone motion and dynamics.
Unlock the mechanics behind chiropractic cranial adjusting with this online course, “How Cranial Bones Move”. You’ll learn the 4 specific motion patterns of the cranium and how they impact each cranial bone, tools to assess the proper movement of the cranium, and what these subtle shifts can have on the growth and development of the cranium.
We’ll explore how respiratory motion, dural tension, cerebrospinal mechanics and structural relationships (sutures and fontanelles) guide cranial motion, especially in infants where early patterns set the stage for development. This course is ideal for those new to cranial work or preparing for advanced certification, giving you the hands-on insight needed to refine your palpation and deliver precise, effective care.
Dr. Ken Cooper will guide you through the interplay of respiratory motion, dural tension, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and the role of sutures and fontanelles — especially crucial in pediatric patients, where early distortions can alter the course of development.
Whether you’re new to cranial work or preparing for advanced certification, this course builds the palpation skills and clinical insight needed to deliver precise, effective care.
Course Contents
7 Modules | 7 CTAs
Class 1 – Cranial Anatomy
Class 2 – Cranial Motion Fundamentals
Class 3 – The Occiput and Sphenoid
Class 4 – The Temporals
Class 5 – The Frontal and Parietals
Class 6 – The Palate
Class 7 – Clinical Integration
Meet the Instructors
Dr. Ken Cooper brings over two decades of clinical experience, leadership, and dedication to advancing Pediatric and Perinatal Chiropractic care. A devoted husband, proud father of five, and grandfather of four, Dr. Cooper’s personal and professional life reflects his passion for family-centered wellness.
His journey in healthcare began with honorable service as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman and nationally registered EMT in the early 1990s, laying a strong foundation for his commitment to care. He became a licensed Chiropractor in 2001, and by 2003 had completed a Pediatric Chiropractic Fellowship with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)—an early indicator of his calling to serve the youngest members of our communities.
Dr. Cooper is Webster Certified and was directly taught the Webster Technique by its founder, the legendary Dr. Larry Webster. He went on to achieve his CACCP certification through the ICPA in 2019 and completed his Perinatal Certification in 2023.
A pioneer in his field, Dr. Cooper was one of the first three chiropractors to earn the Certified SOT Spinal Pediatric Practitioner (CSSPP) designation from Drs. Martin Rosen and Nancy Watson of the Peak Potential Institute in 2022, followed by becoming one of the first two recipients of the Certified Specialist in Pediatric Cranial Adjusting (CSCPP) in 2024.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Cooper is a 7th-degree black belt, accomplished author, active researcher, and sought-after speaker. His role as an international instructor in Pediatric Chiropractic allows him to educate and inspire doctors around the world with his practical knowledge, clinical insights, and heartfelt commitment to excellence in Pediatric Chiropractic care.
Whether in the classroom or the clinic, Dr. Ken Cooper continues to elevate the standards of care and education in Chiropractic, with a heart for children and a legacy of service.
Feedback From Our Students
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Yekaterina Konovalova
I found it fascinating to learn about sutures, all the cranial bones, and flexion/extension of the bones.
I am going to pay more attention to the baby’s craniums when working with feeding issues to be able to properly refer for chiropractic care.
I am still working on visually noticing differences in baby’s craniums, something that I need to work on for some time.
I recommend this program to others as it brings awareness and knowledge of a baby’s cranial anatomy and how important it is in development.
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Dr. Andrew Alft
It is critical as a foundation for all the cranial work, diagnosis and corrections to fully understand the motion patterns of each joint. Ken Cooper has an excellent communication style to share this information in a way that is easy to understand.
It has helped to continue developing my understanding of how to best care for the patients in my practice.
Yes, I would recommend classes taught by Dr. Cooper.
Thank you for all you do for our profession.
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Spencer Grubb, DC
Three Takeaways:
1. Specific cranial motions and how each bone interacts with each other. 2. The beginning of what indications to look for that correspond to various cranial distortions. 3. Sphenoid is extremely important.This course has given me the tools necessary to critically think about cranial movements when assessing/treating infants. Furthermore, it has given me the confidence to start seeing harder infant cases.
Having only fairly recently started seeing infants, I have yet to see results, but I am still beginning to be able to observe cranial distortions and infer the proper method for treatment. Additionally, I can confidently explain to parents what my observations are and what I intend to do to correct it.
Yes, Dr. Ken Cooper does a great job at explaining cranial motion beyond what is just on the slides. At first, I was fairly disappointed with the cost associated with the length of each video, but he specifically adds overall value.
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