Postural Restoration Institute

An Integrated Approach to the Treatment of Patterned Lumbo-Pelvic-Femoral Pathomechanics

Course Description
This advanced lecture and lab course explores the biomechanics of contralateral and ipsilateral myokinematic lumbo-pelvic-femoral dysfunction. Treatment emphasizes the restoration of pelvic-femoral alignment and recruitment of specific rotational muscles to reduce synergistic patterns of pathomechanic asymmetry. Emphasis will be placed on restoration, recruitment and retraining activities using internal and external rotators of the femur, pelvis and lower trunk. Identification and isolation techniques to inhibit overactive musculature will enable the course participant to restore normal resting muscle position. Participants will be able to immediately apply PRI clinical assessment and management skills when treating diagnosis such as “piriformis syndrome”, right SI joint dysfunction, and low back strain. This course is recommended first when attending our complete course series.

Course Objectives
- Outline biomechanical principles of lower half musculoskeletal dysfunction as they relate to rotational patterns of the femur, pelvis and lumbar spine.
- Describe how musculoskeletal dysfunction relates to articular chain asymmetry and patterns of synergistic compensatory activity.
- Describe how to examine and assess neuromuscular dyssynchrony and postural asymmetries that affect stability and function of the lower half.
- Restore synchronous activity across the lumbo-pelvic-femoral complex and improve neuromuscular motor control of the muscles that stabilize these joints.

Saturday
7:30 – 8 Registration & Continental Breakfast
8 – 9 Left Anterior Interior Chain (AIC) Pattern & Pelvic Joint Dynamics
9 – 10 Lumbo-Pelvic-Femoral Capsuloligamentous Issues
10 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 12 Femoral Internal & External Rotators
12 – 1 Lunch (on your own)
1 – 2 Myokinematic Influences on the Pelvis & Femur
2 – 3 Examination Tests & Assessment
3 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 4:15 Examination & Assessment (Lab)
4:15 – 4:30 Repositioning Through Integrated Isolation Demonstration
4:30 – 5 Questions

Sunday
7:45 – 8 Sign-In & Continental Breakfast
8 – 10 Myokinematic Hierarchy
10 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 12 Left AIC Related Pathomechanics: “Piriformis Syndrome”, Right SI Joint Dysfunction, Low Back Strain
12 – 1 Lunch (on your own)
1 – 3 Left AIC Myokinematic Integration (Lab)
3 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 5 Designing Specific Sequenced Home Programs

Continuing Education Credits
Approved by the Florida Physical Therapy Association for 18 continuing education hours. Approval valid through December 31, 2008. CE80512066.

Approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 15 continuing education credits (CE). Course expires January 31, 2010. Board Course Approval #100-2008.

Approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for Category 1 continuing education credit. 15.0 CE hours awarded. Course approval #3135. January 18, 2008 through January 17, 2009.

Approved by the Nevada Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.5 Clinical CE Units. Expiration 7/31/2008.

Approved by the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association for 15 contact hours. WPTA course #12640. Expiration 7/19/09.

Approved by the Virginia Physical Therapy Association Continuing Education Approval Committee (CEAC) for a total of 15 contact hours. Expiration 12/31/08.

Approved by the State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy.

Date	Location	Speaker	Time	Register
July 19-20, 08	La Crosse, Wisconsin (Franciscan Skemp Healthcare)	Michael Cantrell	08:00 AM to 5:00 PM	Register
Aug 9-10, 2008	Bismarck, North Dakota (St. Alexius Human Performance Center)	James Anderson	08:00 AM to 5:00 PM	Register
Oct 4-5, 08	Montgomery, Alabama (Core Vibes Studio)	Michael Cantrell	08:00 AM to 5:00 PM	Register
Oct 18-19, 08	Lincoln, Nebraska (Postural Restoration Institute)	James Anderson	08:00 AM to 5:00 PM	Register