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The angles of perception…….

Where is your midline? 

How is it sensed?

What is perceived? 

Will it make you fall?

Day 2 of Visual Vestibular Refinement introduced testing of the utricle and balance center via (PRI) Subjective Visual Vertical Tests (SVVT) and manipulation of our sense of angulation from our floor(s)!

The angles of perception…….

Where is your midline?

How is it sensed?

What is perceived?

Will it make you fall?

Day 2 of Visual Vestibular Refinement introduced testing of the utricle and balance center via (PRI) Subjective Visual Vertical Tests (SVVT) and manipulation of our sense of angulation from our floor(s)!
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Visual Vestibular Refinement Day One! 

Sense of our vertical selves requires podal sense of the ground beneath us and the visual spatial world around us.

Visual Vestibular Refinement Day One!

Sense of our vertical selves requires podal sense of the ground beneath us and the visual spatial world around us.
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If your evolution as a human is centered around lateralized hemispheric behavior, the torque and tension created within are likely to result in some degree of curvature of your spine!

We all have and should have some curvature as a result of our internal asymmetry, and pressure management but sometimes our patterning pushes us past this normal range! 

The Human Evolution course discusses these patterns in relation to developmental sensory motor sequences (PRDSMS) and developmental processes (PRDPS) that literally shape who we become and how we thrive into adulthood!

If your evolution as a human is centered around lateralized hemispheric behavior, the torque and tension created within are likely to result in some degree of curvature of your spine!

We all have and should have some curvature as a result of our internal asymmetry, and pressure management but sometimes our patterning pushes us past this normal range!

The Human Evolution course discusses these patterns in relation to developmental sensory motor sequences (PRDSMS) and developmental processes (PRDPS) that literally shape who we become and how we thrive into adulthood!
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“The big picture of this course is that it is a right stance course that primarily relates to and starts at the atlas and occipital bone with the right atlas being in a position of flexion in relationship to the occipital bone. Inside the cranium, where the occipital bone connects to the sphenoid, right cranial extension occurs. This cranial position drives right temporal bone internal rotation that results in a protruded jaw on the right and a retruded jaw on the left with a mandible positioning more left! (If the mandible positions right this could indicate a compensation or pathology) The opposite occurs on the left side and this course is designed to identify this pattern and position, inhibit it, shift to the other side and then alternate back and forth. This variability of alternation is essential for upright human beings and whatever the feet, pelvis and ribcage are doing (Refer to the three primary courses), the neck knows it! Simply put, the goal is to achieve right A/O extension, left A/O flexion and go back and forth as if you are walking! (Because you are!)

This big picture description succinctly describes the basics of this course and then add the five cervical revolution tests with repositioning and then alternation techniques and the basics are covered! As with any course in PRI, day two adds a dimension that is considered pathological from the basic dominant pattern and position and for this course it is called right torsion. Right torsion is essentially torsion and stress located in the cranium that may result in neurologic symptoms including headache, ataxia, vision disturbances, dizziness and TMJ disorders to mention a few.”

@robertskipgeorge

“The big picture of this course is that it is a right stance course that primarily relates to and starts at the atlas and occipital bone with the right atlas being in a position of flexion in relationship to the occipital bone. Inside the cranium, where the occipital bone connects to the sphenoid, right cranial extension occurs. This cranial position drives right temporal bone internal rotation that results in a protruded jaw on the right and a retruded jaw on the left with a mandible positioning more left! (If the mandible positions right this could indicate a compensation or pathology) The opposite occurs on the left side and this course is designed to identify this pattern and position, inhibit it, shift to the other side and then alternate back and forth. This variability of alternation is essential for upright human beings and whatever the feet, pelvis and ribcage are doing (Refer to the three primary courses), the neck knows it! Simply put, the goal is to achieve right A/O extension, left A/O flexion and go back and forth as if you are walking! (Because you are!)

This big picture description succinctly describes the basics of this course and then add the five cervical revolution tests with repositioning and then alternation techniques and the basics are covered! As with any course in PRI, day two adds a dimension that is considered pathological from the basic dominant pattern and position and for this course it is called right torsion. Right torsion is essentially torsion and stress located in the cranium that may result in neurologic symptoms including headache, ataxia, vision disturbances, dizziness and TMJ disorders to mention a few.”

@robertskipgeorge
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Spent the weekend Collaborating with so many integrative minds in Reno, NV at this years @_aapmd_ Collaboration Cures convention!

It was such a pleasure to be joined by several PRC therapists @bradgilden @erin_dpt @lauriegrib20 @donnabehr_pt_pri_pilates who continue to help introduce our outlined asymmetrical human patterning to not only dentists but so many other disciplines. 

After speaking to many myofunctional therapists, speech pathologists, dentists, dental hygienists, physicians and physical therapists, it is clear that regulating a bi-lateral pelvis, thorax, neck, “airway” and cranium above, are more important then ever! And this need is becoming more and more recognized as clinicians work to manage these sometimes challenging cases as a team. 

Find a provider on our map to start having these conversations with OTHER professionals in YOUR area so that your part in your patients treatment compliments theirs!

Spent the weekend Collaborating with so many integrative minds in Reno, NV at this years @_aapmd_ Collaboration Cures convention!

It was such a pleasure to be joined by several PRC therapists @bradgilden @erin_dpt @lauriegrib20 @donnabehr_pt_pri_pilates who continue to help introduce our outlined asymmetrical human patterning to not only dentists but so many other disciplines.

After speaking to many myofunctional therapists, speech pathologists, dentists, dental hygienists, physicians and physical therapists, it is clear that regulating a bi-lateral pelvis, thorax, neck, “airway” and cranium above, are more important then ever! And this need is becoming more and more recognized as clinicians work to manage these sometimes challenging cases as a team.

Find a provider on our map to start having these conversations with OTHER professionals in YOUR area so that your part in your patients treatment compliments theirs!
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Sphenopalatine Ganglion Inhibition……..

One of the greatest “magic” shows on earth! 🪄

Having fun in NYC for Occlusal Cervical Revolution!

Sphenopalatine Ganglion Inhibition……..

One of the greatest “magic” shows on earth! 🪄

Having fun in NYC for Occlusal Cervical Revolution!
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Neck neutrality will never stick if the ground(s) below are not sensed!

“If you walk away with one thing, remember that the quickest way to maintain ground sense through the entire system is by maintaining as many reference sites as possible, lucky for you, every PRI technique includes them.”

Impingement & Instability
@danhouglum

Neck neutrality will never stick if the ground(s) below are not sensed!

“If you walk away with one thing, remember that the quickest way to maintain ground sense through the entire system is by maintaining as many reference sites as possible, lucky for you, every PRI technique includes them.”

Impingement & Instability
@danhouglum
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Voice Box Resonation
August 2024

"This is not a course on how to talk better, sing better or produce sound better......its about putting the things in order to do all of those better"

Voice Box Resonation
August 2024

"This is not a course on how to talk better, sing better or produce sound better......its about putting the things in order to do all of those better"
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This is NOT just a “Pediatric” course. You will not regret gaining a better understanding of the developmental processes, sequencing, and evolution that we ALL go through on a daily basis!

But don’t take my word for it………

Here’s what others have said:

“I am able to better understand my adult clients that have had issues from early on in their life, without any obvious explanations. It helps me understand what questions might be helpful to ask.”

“There were so many great gems from this course from kiddos to adults, for sensorimotor and scoliosis, for dysautonomia and athletes!”

“Refreshing to take a class that on the surface would not pertain to athletes or mid-age people, yet it is completely pertinent. And to everyone. My brain has been expanded and enriched, PRI keeps getting better and better!”

This is NOT just a “Pediatric” course. You will not regret gaining a better understanding of the developmental processes, sequencing, and evolution that we ALL go through on a daily basis!

But don’t take my word for it………

Here’s what others have said:

“I am able to better understand my adult clients that have had issues from early on in their life, without any obvious explanations. It helps me understand what questions might be helpful to ask.”

“There were so many great gems from this course from kiddos to adults, for sensorimotor and scoliosis, for dysautonomia and athletes!”

“Refreshing to take a class that on the surface would not pertain to athletes or mid-age people, yet it is completely pertinent. And to everyone. My brain has been expanded and enriched, PRI keeps getting better and better!”
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This one’s for all the Super-moms!

Episode 35: Deanna Elliott, PT, DPT, PRC
@centeredpt 

Focusing her treatment on starting with the basics, breathing, daily living, and most importantly remaining grounded. Whether taking someone through birthing preparation for a better labor, or helping them develop a individual post-partum plan, Deanna focuses her attention on their ability to maintain ground sense for pelvic positioning, respiration, and daily life.

Deanna doesn't stop at the diaphragms. Her treatment approach also focuses on the functional side of digestion, gut health, vagal tone, autonomics and the daily experiences that her patients deal with.

Alongside reeducation for daily living, Deanna uses tools like the Gl Map to test for microbial health, Genetic or hormonal deficiencies, such as methylation, mutations, organ health, inflammation, nutrition and other mapping. Deanna often requires her patients to agree to a "journey" with her through multiple tests and re-tests if she is going to work with them, as she believes all of it needs to be addressed individually within the same program for every patient!

This one’s for all the Super-moms!

Episode 35: Deanna Elliott, PT, DPT, PRC
@centeredpt

Focusing her treatment on starting with the basics, breathing, daily living, and most importantly remaining grounded. Whether taking someone through birthing preparation for a better labor, or helping them develop a individual post-partum plan, Deanna focuses her attention on their ability to maintain ground sense for pelvic positioning, respiration, and daily life.

Deanna doesn`t stop at the diaphragms. Her treatment approach also focuses on the functional side of digestion, gut health, vagal tone, autonomics and the daily experiences that her patients deal with.

Alongside reeducation for daily living, Deanna uses tools like the Gl Map to test for microbial health, Genetic or hormonal deficiencies, such as methylation, mutations, organ health, inflammation, nutrition and other mapping. Deanna often requires her patients to agree to a "journey" with her through multiple tests and re-tests if she is going to work with them, as she believes all of it needs to be addressed individually within the same program for every patient!
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Last week I travelled over to Goldsboro, NC along with my co-worker Steven Blair to teach the new updates on Myokinematics of the Hip and Pelvis. This was my first time teaching the new course since Dan and I filmed it for the Home Study last fall (Available now). I have been teaching this course since 2010 and have been involved in prior edits to make the material more digestible and understandable. Based on the initial feedback, I think we did just that!

We explored and explained the asymmetries and common compensations that can affect our patients ability to function in daily life and how these compensations can poorly impact our athletes performance in sport or leisure activities. The new format of utilizing the Hruska Adduction Lift Test (HADLT) to guide clinical progressions went great and we of course hit upon the history of proper myofunctional progressions for both the patient with hip stability and instability. We had a group of mostly rehab professionals and most all of the course attendees had been working along side clinicians using the science of PRI in their clinical practice.

Our hostsite UNC Goldsboro represented approximately 50% of the attendees. Patrick and Micheal were amazing hosts. They made us all feel welcomed and at home!

-Jen Poulin

Last week I travelled over to Goldsboro, NC along with my co-worker Steven Blair to teach the new updates on Myokinematics of the Hip and Pelvis. This was my first time teaching the new course since Dan and I filmed it for the Home Study last fall (Available now). I have been teaching this course since 2010 and have been involved in prior edits to make the material more digestible and understandable. Based on the initial feedback, I think we did just that!

We explored and explained the asymmetries and common compensations that can affect our patients ability to function in daily life and how these compensations can poorly impact our athletes performance in sport or leisure activities. The new format of utilizing the Hruska Adduction Lift Test (HADLT) to guide clinical progressions went great and we of course hit upon the history of proper myofunctional progressions for both the patient with hip stability and instability. We had a group of mostly rehab professionals and most all of the course attendees had been working along side clinicians using the science of PRI in their clinical practice.

Our hostsite UNC Goldsboro represented approximately 50% of the attendees. Patrick and Micheal were amazing hosts. They made us all feel welcomed and at home!

-Jen Poulin
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The newest Myokinematic Restoration homestudy is available now!

✅16 CEUs
✅ updated manual
✅ new case studies
✅ 2 speakers

The newest Myokinematic Restoration homestudy is available now!

✅16 CEUs
✅ updated manual
✅ new case studies
✅ 2 speakers
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