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The Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) was established in 2000 to explore and explain the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns and the influence of polyarticular chains of muscles.
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Traveling to Boston to explore the science of Myokinematic Restoration was a “wicked” good time. This was the first PRI...
McPhee Physical Therapy is a small, outpatient clinic in Anacortes, WA currently looking for PRI trained or curious providers. Our...
I had such a great time with everyone at University of the Incarnate Word just outside of San Antonio, Texas....
On April 24-25, 2025 we celebrated our 25th year as an institute by welcoming 13 speakers to present their “stories”...
Congratulations to Louise Kelley, DPT, PRC and Frank Mallon, PT, DPT, PRC for receiving the PRI Directors Dedication Award as...
I had the distinct pleasure of furthering my Pelvis Restoration faculty training at the home field in Lincoln, NE under...
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Is Arthroscopy the Answer? While it is often necessary, what if we accounted for Pelvis POSITION pre or post procedure?
“Femoroacetabular Impingement: Fact, Fallacy, and Future”
Presented by Jason Masek
@hruska_clinic
This syndrome affects a significant proportion of patients presenting with hip pain, with approximately 61 % of individuals reporting hip discomfort in the absence of osteoarthritis (OA) being diagnosed with FAI. (Mohammed et al., 2024)
The prevalence of FAI radiological signs in the general population is estimated at between 23 and 67%. (Salas et al., 2020)
The management of FAI has advanced radically over the last few years and hip arthroscopy has gained a leading role (Migliorini et al., 2025)
Posterior pelvic tilt allowed for increased impingement-free ROM in subjects with FAI (Kuhns et al., 2025)
The role of the pelvis in the sagittal plane has been an area of increased interest in recent years. The investigation of spinal pelvic parameters, including pelvic tilt, and pelvic incidence influences how patients can distribute weight across their axial and appendicular skeletons. (Gowd, 2025)
Jul 2
Is Arthroscopy the Answer? While it is often necessary, what if we accounted for Pelvis POSITION pre or post procedure?
“Femoroacetabular Impingement: Fact, Fallacy, and Future”
Presented by Jason Masek
@hruska_clinic
This syndrome affects a significant proportion of patients presenting with hip pain, with approximately 61 % of individuals reporting hip discomfort in the absence of osteoarthritis (OA) being diagnosed with FAI. (Mohammed et al., 2024)
The prevalence of FAI radiological signs in the general population is estimated at between 23 and 67%. (Salas et al., 2020)
The management of FAI has advanced radically over the last few years and hip arthroscopy has gained a leading role (Migliorini et al., 2025)
Posterior pelvic tilt allowed for increased impingement-free ROM in subjects with FAI (Kuhns et al., 2025)
The role of the pelvis in the sagittal plane has been an area of increased interest in recent years. The investigation of spinal pelvic parameters, including pelvic tilt, and pelvic incidence influences how patients can distribute weight across their axial and appendicular skeletons. (Gowd, 2025)
Traveling to Boston to explore the science of Myokinematic Restoration was a “wicked” good time. This was the first PRI course for the majority of the attendees. We had physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, 2 physical therapy students, athletic trainers, personal trainers, strength and conditioning professionals in attendance. The enthusiasm and questions were top notch. Mike McKenney, Northeastern University head ATC, our gracious host, made sure we had everything we needed to make the course and lab especially successful.
We dove into the intricate asymmetries that influence the dominant Left AIC pattern, including the diaphragm, internal organ placement, patterned airflow and left/right brain implications.
Towards the second half of the first day we were able to confirm the presence of the L AIC pattern in all the attendees with objective testing including the infamous Hruska Adduction Drop Test.
Ending the day using the left hamstring, left IC adductor and right glute max techniques to reposition the pelvis to appreciate neutrality. Karen Taylor Soiles, PT, PRC brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the attendees by helping with cues and positioning during lab all weekend. The second day was spent primarily in lab learning how to use the Hruska Adduction Lift Test to guide treatment by being able to assess the ability to “find and feel” the appropriate muscles at each level. The group then did several techniques reflective of each level of the Hruska Adduction lift score and inhibition techniques to experience the power of PRI!
- @prism.dpt
Jun 30
Traveling to Boston to explore the science of Myokinematic Restoration was a “wicked” good time. This was the first PRI course for the majority of the attendees. We had physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, 2 physical therapy students, athletic trainers, personal trainers, strength and conditioning professionals in attendance. The enthusiasm and questions were top notch. Mike McKenney, Northeastern University head ATC, our gracious host, made sure we had everything we needed to make the course and lab especially successful.
We dove into the intricate asymmetries that influence the dominant Left AIC pattern, including the diaphragm, internal organ placement, patterned airflow and left/right brain implications.
Towards the second half of the first day we were able to confirm the presence of the L AIC pattern in all the attendees with objective testing including the infamous Hruska Adduction Drop Test.
Ending the day using the left hamstring, left IC adductor and right glute max techniques to reposition the pelvis to appreciate neutrality. Karen Taylor Soiles, PT, PRC brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the attendees by helping with cues and positioning during lab all weekend. The second day was spent primarily in lab learning how to use the Hruska Adduction Lift Test to guide treatment by being able to assess the ability to “find and feel” the appropriate muscles at each level. The group then did several techniques reflective of each level of the Hruska Adduction lift score and inhibition techniques to experience the power of PRI!
- @prism.dpt
The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is underway!
Stop by booth 1502 for course discounts and all your PRI swag!
And don’t forget to attend “Femoroacetabular Impingement: Fact, Fallacy & Future” presented by Jason Masek @hruska_clinic tomorrow at 10:25 in room 224E!
#prination
Jun 25
The 76th NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo is underway!
Stop by booth 1502 for course discounts and all your PRI swag!
And don’t forget to attend “Femoroacetabular Impingement: Fact, Fallacy & Future” presented by Jason Masek @hruska_clinic tomorrow at 10:25 in room 224E!
#prination
Visit us next week in Orlando at Booth 1502 and check out Jason’s presentation at this years 76th NATA Clinical Symposia!
#repost @hruska_clinic
Jason is off to Florida next week to present at the NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association @nata1950 ) Clinical Symposium on Femoroacetabular Impingement. He will be helping introduce @posturalrestoration on concepts to assist with the management of hip impingement in athletes. He has spent quite a bit of time delving into some of the more recent research related to hip impingement (as he always does) and will have a great perspective to give. If you are there look him up!
#posturalrestoration #prination #fai #hipimpingement #nata #physicaltherapist #athletictraining
Jun 18
Visit us next week in Orlando at Booth 1502 and check out Jason’s presentation at this years 76th NATA Clinical Symposia!
#repost @hruska_clinic
Jason is off to Florida next week to present at the NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association @nata1950 ) Clinical Symposium on Femoroacetabular Impingement. He will be helping introduce @posturalrestoration on concepts to assist with the management of hip impingement in athletes. He has spent quite a bit of time delving into some of the more recent research related to hip impingement (as he always does) and will have a great perspective to give. If you are there look him up!
#posturalrestoration #prination #fai #hipimpingement #nata #physicaltherapist #athletictraining
Let`s face it... Summer is BUSY! But, you can still check those CE hours off your TO DO list this summer. Home Study courses are a great option and popular during the summer, as they offer a flexible option to complete CE hours when your schedule allows. Swipe through to learn more, see what others are saying, and visit our website to register for a home study course today!
Jun 13
Let`s face it... Summer is BUSY! But, you can still check those CE hours off your TO DO list this summer. Home Study courses are a great option and popular during the summer, as they offer a flexible option to complete CE hours when your schedule allows. Swipe through to learn more, see what others are saying, and visit our website to register for a home study course today!
We need YOU to submit an abstract!
The continued success of our annual Interdisciplinary Studies Summit depends on YOU!
Hearing how you incorporate this science into what YOU do, strengthens us ALL!
Consider sharing your story at next year’s Summit on April 23-24th. Abstracts are due on July 15th, more information regarding this speaking opportunity can be found in our bio link!
#prination
#justdoit
Jun 12
We need YOU to submit an abstract!
The continued success of our annual Interdisciplinary Studies Summit depends on YOU!
Hearing how you incorporate this science into what YOU do, strengthens us ALL!
Consider sharing your story at next year’s Summit on April 23-24th. Abstracts are due on July 15th, more information regarding this speaking opportunity can be found in our bio link!
#prination
#justdoit
Episode 38: Michael Pedersen, DPT, PTA, PRC
Michaels journey through PRI started off in a clinical PTA setting and through mentorship and exploration led him to undergo the PRC certification in 2022. From there Michael wanted to treat each patient in front of him individually, addressing their whole system from a PRI perspective. This led him to PT school and as he finishes up his last rotation with the @hruska_clinic he shares some of the insight he’s received as a student along the way!
Jun 6
Episode 38: Michael Pedersen, DPT, PTA, PRC
Michaels journey through PRI started off in a clinical PTA setting and through mentorship and exploration led him to undergo the PRC certification in 2022. From there Michael wanted to treat each patient in front of him individually, addressing their whole system from a PRI perspective. This led him to PT school and as he finishes up his last rotation with the @hruska_clinic he shares some of the insight he’s received as a student along the way!
The PRI Credentialing Scholarship Deadline is approaching soon! If you are interested in applying for this FULL scholarship towards either PRC or PRT credentialing, please submit your essay by June 15th!
The PRI Credentialing Scholarship is available to candidates who may otherwise be dissuaded from applying for PRC or PRT credentialing solely by their current financial circumstances. Candidates must be eligible to submit an application for PRI Credentialing this year.
In your essay, please share your story of how you got to where you are (i.e. how you became interested in PRI, do you have any mentors or colleagues supporting you on this education journey, etc.), your current professional and financial situation, what PRI credentialing means to you, and why you feel you are deserving of the scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please email your essay to platt.jennifer@posturalrestoration.com, no later than June 15th.
Essays will be reviewed by the Board of Directors, and the scholarship recipient will be notified by July 15th. If the recipient does not accept the scholarship and complete the credentialing application and testing that year, the scholarship will be awarded to an alternate. Depending on the number of applications received this year, the Board of Directors may choose to select more than one scholarship recipient.
Jun 4
The PRI Credentialing Scholarship Deadline is approaching soon! If you are interested in applying for this FULL scholarship towards either PRC or PRT credentialing, please submit your essay by June 15th!
The PRI Credentialing Scholarship is available to candidates who may otherwise be dissuaded from applying for PRC or PRT credentialing solely by their current financial circumstances. Candidates must be eligible to submit an application for PRI Credentialing this year.
In your essay, please share your story of how you got to where you are (i.e. how you became interested in PRI, do you have any mentors or colleagues supporting you on this education journey, etc.), your current professional and financial situation, what PRI credentialing means to you, and why you feel you are deserving of the scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please email your essay to platt.jennifer@posturalrestoration.com, no later than June 15th.
Essays will be reviewed by the Board of Directors, and the scholarship recipient will be notified by July 15th. If the recipient does not accept the scholarship and complete the credentialing application and testing that year, the scholarship will be awarded to an alternate. Depending on the number of applications received this year, the Board of Directors may choose to select more than one scholarship recipient.
Can you SQUAT?
Whether you’re working on,
- Better Breathing
- Pressure Management
- Increased Ground Sense
- Better Defecation
- Labor/ Delivery
- Pelvic Stability
- Building Strength
The benefits of a functional squat are endless!
If, like me, you tend to sit more than you squat, try placing a book, block, or bolster under your feet or consider lowering your chair height throughout your day!
May 28
Can you SQUAT?
Whether you’re working on,
- Better Breathing
- Pressure Management
- Increased Ground Sense
- Better Defecation
- Labor/ Delivery
- Pelvic Stability
- Building Strength
The benefits of a functional squat are endless!
If, like me, you tend to sit more than you squat, try placing a book, block, or bolster under your feet or consider lowering your chair height throughout your day!
The word “occlusion” is ‘something beautiful’ to me. (Sorry Miley Cyrus. Her music and film ‘Something Beautiful’ are being released at the end of this month. A song on this album, and in her film, entitled ‘Reborn’ has lyrics that say, “We’re so beautiful, letting go”. This summarizes a significant amount of my inquisitive emotion over the last 50 years, of my 70 years.
We are so beautifully made, and yet humans, for various, often predictable reasoning, generate biased patterned occlusion. And we become so beautiful, operative and mindful when we let go of these biased body and mind behaviors.)
I have integrated genuine human movement patterns over time that relate to things that naturally come together, both in the mouth and the ground. My dental interest started many years before my ground interest. Teaching this course on occlusion, and it’s relationship to gravity, is a fabulous historical experience for me. The genuine reflection on sensitivity of force, related to lateral movement for acquisition of gravity and grind is ‘something beautiful’, that many take for granted.
It’s as close to ‘pop music’ of integrative individual sense, associated with forces coming together, as anyone will experience.
I want to thank Jason Masek, MSPT, ATC, CSCS, PRC, Torin Berge, PT, PRC and Abbey Kramer, DDS, who brought all of us together. This input, and all the questions and input that came from course attendees was truly ‘something beautiful’.
-Ron
May 23
The word “occlusion” is ‘something beautiful’ to me. (Sorry Miley Cyrus. Her music and film ‘Something Beautiful’ are being released at the end of this month. A song on this album, and in her film, entitled ‘Reborn’ has lyrics that say, “We’re so beautiful, letting go”. This summarizes a significant amount of my inquisitive emotion over the last 50 years, of my 70 years.
We are so beautifully made, and yet humans, for various, often predictable reasoning, generate biased patterned occlusion. And we become so beautiful, operative and mindful when we let go of these biased body and mind behaviors.)
I have integrated genuine human movement patterns over time that relate to things that naturally come together, both in the mouth and the ground. My dental interest started many years before my ground interest. Teaching this course on occlusion, and it’s relationship to gravity, is a fabulous historical experience for me. The genuine reflection on sensitivity of force, related to lateral movement for acquisition of gravity and grind is ‘something beautiful’, that many take for granted.
It’s as close to ‘pop music’ of integrative individual sense, associated with forces coming together, as anyone will experience.
I want to thank Jason Masek, MSPT, ATC, CSCS, PRC, Torin Berge, PT, PRC and Abbey Kramer, DDS, who brought all of us together. This input, and all the questions and input that came from course attendees was truly ‘something beautiful’.
-Ron
“I had such a great time with everyone at University of the Incarnate Word just outside of San Antonio, Texas. Reid, Joanna, and the rest of the UIW staff really demonstrated amazing Texas hospitality with a perfect setting for a PRI course. My hope is that they regularly welcome us back to their neck of the woods.
“Interdisciplinary” is the top word that comes to mind when summarizing the course this past weekend. I really think the rib cage represents the “core” of interdisciplinary intervention. It is an area of our bodies that manages pressure throughout our body. It is an area that can be influenced by patterned respiration, thus affecting posture of the right and left halves of our body. It is an area of the body that needs to be better understood when working with dentists, optometrists, ENTS, SLPs, coaches, psychiatrists, podiatrists, and many others.
The course itself was very interdisciplinary and included physical therapists, athletic trainers, psychiatrists, massage therapists, coaches, a chiropractor, and a breathwork specialist.
Interdisciplinary thinking was especially exciting being a month after PRI’s Interdisciplinary Studies Summit. Getting to know the interdisciplinary-minded practitioners this past weekend made me excited for the future of healthcare, and even more excited for the future of PRI.
Special thanks and shout out to Reid and Joanna and the rest of UIW staff for being fantastic hosts. Thank you all who attended, I truly had a fantastic time spending the weekend with all of your interdisciplinary minds.”
-Craig
May 21
“I had such a great time with everyone at University of the Incarnate Word just outside of San Antonio, Texas. Reid, Joanna, and the rest of the UIW staff really demonstrated amazing Texas hospitality with a perfect setting for a PRI course. My hope is that they regularly welcome us back to their neck of the woods.
“Interdisciplinary” is the top word that comes to mind when summarizing the course this past weekend. I really think the rib cage represents the “core” of interdisciplinary intervention. It is an area of our bodies that manages pressure throughout our body. It is an area that can be influenced by patterned respiration, thus affecting posture of the right and left halves of our body. It is an area of the body that needs to be better understood when working with dentists, optometrists, ENTS, SLPs, coaches, psychiatrists, podiatrists, and many others.
The course itself was very interdisciplinary and included physical therapists, athletic trainers, psychiatrists, massage therapists, coaches, a chiropractor, and a breathwork specialist.
Interdisciplinary thinking was especially exciting being a month after PRI’s Interdisciplinary Studies Summit. Getting to know the interdisciplinary-minded practitioners this past weekend made me excited for the future of healthcare, and even more excited for the future of PRI.
Special thanks and shout out to Reid and Joanna and the rest of UIW staff for being fantastic hosts. Thank you all who attended, I truly had a fantastic time spending the weekend with all of your interdisciplinary minds.”
-Craig
One week ago we celebrated our 25th year as an institute by welcoming 13 speakers to present their stories to a crowd of healers, explorers, dancers, musicians, artists and friends. These are the things that define us, not the schools of thought we come from, but the way we think and creatively live.
The audience for this years Interdisciplinary Studies Summit included a vast array of disciplines, all with different belief systems, coming together to study the role of asymmetry on the human body. But what became evident on day one was that we would be exploring much more than just “the body” this year. Diving into the auditory effects of a downbeat, emotional intelligence, cortical dominance, self healing, the importance of grounded-ness and much more! Not only for others needing help but also for the well being of ourselves.
The speaker presentations and their flow, could not have gone better as they continued building on each other throughout the two days. And thankfully no tornadoes caused any threat to our Summit this year! Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate and converse with us, ensuring the success of another Summit. Especially to those who shared their stories by presenting on topics they are passionate about!
Full photo album available on our Community page!
We cant wait to see everyone next year on April 23-24th, 2026!
We hope you’ll consider submitting an abstract to share!
#bettertogether
#prination
May 1
One week ago we celebrated our 25th year as an institute by welcoming 13 speakers to present their stories to a crowd of healers, explorers, dancers, musicians, artists and friends. These are the things that define us, not the schools of thought we come from, but the way we think and creatively live.
The audience for this years Interdisciplinary Studies Summit included a vast array of disciplines, all with different belief systems, coming together to study the role of asymmetry on the human body. But what became evident on day one was that we would be exploring much more than just “the body” this year. Diving into the auditory effects of a downbeat, emotional intelligence, cortical dominance, self healing, the importance of grounded-ness and much more! Not only for others needing help but also for the well being of ourselves.
The speaker presentations and their flow, could not have gone better as they continued building on each other throughout the two days. And thankfully no tornadoes caused any threat to our Summit this year! Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate and converse with us, ensuring the success of another Summit. Especially to those who shared their stories by presenting on topics they are passionate about!
Full photo album available on our Community page!
We cant wait to see everyone next year on April 23-24th, 2026!
We hope you’ll consider submitting an abstract to share!
#bettertogether
#prination
Congratulations to Louise Kelley, DPT, PRC and Frank Mallon, PT, DPT, PRC for receiving the PRI Directors Dedication Award as part of our 2025 Annual Interdisciplinary Studies Summit!
This year we not only celebrated our 25th year as an institute but also the accomplishments of individuals like these. Their kindness and humility in learning, teaching and implementing the science of Postural Restoration is truly a gift to us all!
The PRI Directors Dedication Award was established in 2012 to recognize individuals’ ongoing dedication to their advancement in PRI.
#prination
Apr 28
Congratulations to Louise Kelley, DPT, PRC and Frank Mallon, PT, DPT, PRC for receiving the PRI Directors Dedication Award as part of our 2025 Annual Interdisciplinary Studies Summit!
This year we not only celebrated our 25th year as an institute but also the accomplishments of individuals like these. Their kindness and humility in learning, teaching and implementing the science of Postural Restoration is truly a gift to us all!
The PRI Directors Dedication Award was established in 2012 to recognize individuals’ ongoing dedication to their advancement in PRI.
#prination
One week from today!
We’re excited to welcome #prination back for our Annual Interdisciplinary Studies Summit!
The tables are set and the front row spots are ready to be claimed 😉
We’d be happy to make room for YOU if you’d like to join!
See you next week!
🔗 in bio
Apr 17
One week from today!
We’re excited to welcome #prination back for our Annual Interdisciplinary Studies Summit!
The tables are set and the front row spots are ready to be claimed 😉
We’d be happy to make room for YOU if you’d like to join!
See you next week!
🔗 in bio
Featured Speakers: Michael Coggins, PhD and Aleksandra Sulik, AFAA Personal Trainer
“Towards Uncovering Novel Biomarker Relationships to Aid the PRI Practitioner”
Join us next week on April 24-25th for this year’s PRI Interdisciplinary Studies Summit!
See you soon!
Link in bio! 🔗
Apr 16
Featured Speakers: Michael Coggins, PhD and Aleksandra Sulik, AFAA Personal Trainer
“Towards Uncovering Novel Biomarker Relationships to Aid the PRI Practitioner”
Join us next week on April 24-25th for this year’s PRI Interdisciplinary Studies Summit!
See you soon!
Link in bio! 🔗
Pelvis Restoration 101 with Lori Thomsen
Reposition (Inhibit)
⬇️
Retrain (Facilitate)
⬇️
Restore (Alternate)
Thanks to everyone who attended in person and online helping make these “complex” concepts easy to comprehend!
Apr 14
Pelvis Restoration 101 with Lori Thomsen
Reposition (Inhibit)
⬇️
Retrain (Facilitate)
⬇️
Restore (Alternate)
Thanks to everyone who attended in person and online helping make these “complex” concepts easy to comprehend!
Vertical Displacement & Visual Kinesthetics are just two aspects of our Forward Locomotor Movement through space.
Thanks to Dan Houglum for laying the groundwork last weekend, helping all in attendance gain an appreciation of “gait” and gravity!
Apr 10
Vertical Displacement & Visual Kinesthetics are just two aspects of our Forward Locomotor Movement through space.
Thanks to Dan Houglum for laying the groundwork last weekend, helping all in attendance gain an appreciation of “gait” and gravity!
“This course is an introduction to “top down” dominant influences that ultimately create stress and strain in the cranial, occlusal and visual systems and are considered pathologic if left untreated.
This course integrates many professional disciplines including physical therapy, chiropractic, osteopathy and dentistry among others with an emphasis on the stomatognathic system as it relates to the skeletal system.
I want to thank @jenpoulinpt and Chris @btsportsperformance for providing their space, time and clinical experience, making this weekend one of the best Cervical Revolutions yet!”
- Skip George
Apr 9
“This course is an introduction to “top down” dominant influences that ultimately create stress and strain in the cranial, occlusal and visual systems and are considered pathologic if left untreated.
This course integrates many professional disciplines including physical therapy, chiropractic, osteopathy and dentistry among others with an emphasis on the stomatognathic system as it relates to the skeletal system.
I want to thank @jenpoulinpt and Chris @btsportsperformance for providing their space, time and clinical experience, making this weekend one of the best Cervical Revolutions yet!”
- Skip George
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