Postural-Visual Integration

A Neurological Intervention for Embedded Postural Patterns

Live Course

Seattle, WA

"One of the best courses I have taken! Amazing. Gives me a new perspective working with my patients that are dizzy, have balance issues or visual dysfunction. Loved the course!

Course Information

Co-taught by Ron Hruska and Dr. Heidi Wise, this course will utilize PRI concepts of asymmetry and visuospatial integration to change biomechanics of postural stability. The speakers have dedicated their careers to addressing postural and visual imbalance. The course attendee will learn how to utilize scientific principles from the fields of physical and optometric rehabilitative medicine in a unique approach for assessment and management of dysfunction related to poor sensory processing of spatial and ground references. The course attendee will be able to integrate this approach with their present treatment or training protocol.

Education Level: Advanced
Student Faculty Ratio 16:1

Cost: $525 (Early registration rate: At least 4 weeks before the course)
$575 (Late registration rate: Within 4 weeks of the course)

Faculty - Ron Hruska and Heidi Wise

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Outline the three levels of integrative visual dysfunction.
Identify how to reduce torque and tension on the patient with patterned postural embedded strategies through visual integration.
Explain how the visual autonomic system can directly influence neuromuscular tension and tone.
Outline how to design a head on body and body on body functional orthostatic program that utilizes PRI Vision concepts.

Day One

7:30am - 8:00am	Registration and Light Breakfast
8:00am - 8:30am	"Sight" vs. "Vision"
8:30am - 9:30am	Visual Function of the Stance Cycle of Gait
9:30am - 10:00am	PRI Vision Integration Assessment
10:00am - 10:15am	Break
10:15am - 10:45am	PRI Vision Integration Assessment (Lab)
10:45am - 11:00am	Considerations for Seated Visual Integration Testing and Activity
11:00am - 12:00pm	Demonstration of Visual Behaviors and Modification During Stance Cycle of Gait
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:00pm	Centering - Upright Postural Control During Midstance Using Ground and Visuospatial Integration
2:00pm - 3:00pm	Overview of PRI Vision Concepts as Related to Tri-Planar Function
3:00pm - 3:15pm	Break
3:15pm - 3:45pm	How to Interpret Visual Prescriptions Using PRI Vision Concepts
3:45pm - 4:30pm	Visual Findings that Reflect Neural Neutrality - Current Theories
4:30pm - 5:00pm	Overview of Appendix Material

Day Two

7:45am - 8:00am

Sign-In and Light Breakfast

8:00am - 10:00am

Level I Postural-Visual Dysfunction

Visual Behavior Issues During the Cycle of Gait
Common Visual Findings
Treatment Consideration

10:00am - 10:15am

Break

10:15am - 11:00am

Identification and Treatment Considerations of Level II & Level III Postural-Visual Dysfunction

11;00am - 12:00pm

Introduction to Phases of Treatment for PRI Vision Sensory Integration Program

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Phase I PRI Vision Treatment Techniques (Lab)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Phase II PRI Vision Treatment Techniques (Lab)

3:00pm - 3:15pm

Break

3:15pm - 4:00pm

Phase III PRI Vision Treatment Techniques (Lab);

Thoracic Rotation Supplemental Activities for Thoracic Sensory Awareness (Lab)

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Case Examples and Questions

Berthoz A. The Brain’s Sense of Movement. The President and Fellows of Harvard College. 2000.

Birnbaum MH. Optometric Management of Nearpoint Vision Disorders. Optometric Extension Program Foundation, Inc. 2008.

Cohen H. Neuroscience for Rehabilitation. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 1999.

Forkiotis C. Characteristics of Spectacle Lenses. Journal of Optometric Vision Development. 1995;26:224-231.

Forrest E. A New Model of Functional Astigmatism. Journal of the American Optometric Association. 1981;52:No.11:889-897.

Gessell A, Ilg FL, Bullis GE. Vision-Its Development in Infant & Child. Optometric Extension Program Foundation, Inc. 1998.

Goddard S. Reflexes, Learning and Behavior a Window into the Child’s Mind. Fern Ridge Pr. 2005.

Harris P. Visual Conditions of Symphony Musicians. Journal of the American Optometric Association. 1988;59:No.12:952-959.

Hazime FA, Allard P, et al. Postural control under visual and proprioceptive perturbations during double and single limb stances: Insights for balance training. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies. 2012;16:224-229.

Hellige J. Hemispheric asymmetry for visual information processing. Acta Neurobiologiae. 1996;56;485-97

Kandel E, et al. Principles of Neural Science, 3rd Edition. Appleton & Lange, 1991.

Koch C. Looks Can Deceive. Scientific American Mind. 2014; 16-17.

Kraskin R. Lens Power in Action. Optometric Extension Program Foundation. 2003.

Leigh RJ, Zee DS. The Neurology of Eye Movements, 4th Edition. Oxford University Press, Inc. 2006.

Meyers T. Spatial Medicine. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2014;94-98.

Moore A. Brain’s Peripheral Vision Area Connected to Emotions and Attention. Medical Daily. 2012.

Morningstar MW. Pettibon BR, et al. Reflex Control of the Spine and Posture: A Review of the Literature from a Chiropractic Perspective.Chiropractic & Osteopathy. 2005.13:16. Appendix – Postural-Visual Integration

Padula W, et al. Neuro-Visual Processing Rehabilitation: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Optometric Extension Program Foundation, Inc. 2012.

Perry J. Gait Analysis. McGraw-Hill, Inc. 1992

Porges S. The Polyvagal Theory. W.W. Norton & Company, 2011.

Press L. Lenses and Behavior. Journal of Optometric Vision Development. March 1990.

Robey JH, Boyle K. The role of prism glass and postural restoration in managing a collegiate baseball player with bilateral sacroiliac joint dysfunction: A case report. IJSPT. 2013;8(5):716-728.

Rosario JLP. A review of the utilization of baropodometry in postural assessment. Journal of Body Work & Movement Therapies. 2013;18;215-219.

Shapiro K. Effects of arousal on attention to central and peripheral visual stimuli. Acta Psychologica. 1987;66;157-172

Snell RS, Lemp MA. Clinical Anatomy of the Eye. Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1989.

Suchoff I. Visual and Vestibular Consequences of Acquired Brain Injury. Optometric Extension Program Foundation, Inc. 2001.

Trachtman JN. The Etiology of Vision Disorders – A Neuroscience Model. Optometric Extension Program Foundation, Inc. 1990.

Zaidi Z. Body Asymmetries: Incidence, Etiology and clinical implicaitons. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 2011;5;2157-2191

Physical Therapists and PT Assistants

Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants (Classification Codes)

Athletic Trainers

Other Healthcare Professionals

PRI welcomes any interested healthcare professional to attend our courses. Attendees are responsible for following their state statutes regulating their professional practice. A certificate will be awarded to registrants upon completion of this course or any of the other PRI courses.

Accessible Learning Environments
All participants in Postural Restoration Institute™ (PRI) continuing education courses are entitled to an accessible, accommodating, and supportive teaching and learning environment. Participants have the right to request accommodations and the responsibility to provide disability documentation that supports those requests. PRI has the right to establish eligibility guidelines in accordance with both law and policy regarding disability and provide those accommodations that appropriately provide equal access to the programs and activities it sponsors.

A Certificate of Completion for 15 contact hours is awarded to attendees upon the successful completion of this course. Before attending a course, please verify CEU acceptance with your profession’s regulating body.

Physical Therapists and PT Assistants

In the states where PRI is sponsoring courses and where approval through state American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or licensing agencies is required, PRI will apply for approval for CEUs for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

The course meets the basic criteria of the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.5 CEUs. Approval effective February 4, 2015-February 3, 2019.
Approved by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Approval valid February 18, 2019– February 17, 2022.
Approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for Category 1 continuing education credit for 15 hours. Course approval #1756. Approval valid October 11, 2019 - October 10, 2020.
Approved by the California Physical Therapy Association for 1.5 CEUs. CPTA #17-433. Approval valid August 25, 2018 - August 25, 2019. *Approval valid only for courses offered in the state of California. If you attend this course outside the state of California, you will need to submit an individual CEU approval application with the CPTA.

Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) recognizes PRI as an Approved Provider of continuing education. AOTA Provider #6596. Please note that the assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. This course awards 1.5 AOTA CEUs/15 Contact Hours.

Chiropractors

In the states where PRI is sponsoring courses and where approval through state licensing agencies is required, PRI will look into applying for CEUs for Chiropractors (upon request).

Approved by the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners for 15 regular units of instruction for 2019 course dates.

Athletic Trainers

Postural Restoration Institute (BOC AP# P2376) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 15 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Massage Therapists

PRI is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider number 451877-12. *Approval not valid for New York licensed massage therapists.

Other Healthcare and Fitness Professionals

PRI Welcomes any interested healthcare or fitness professional to attend our courses. Attendees are responsible for following their state statues regulating their professional practice as they integrate interdisciplinary PRI concepts.

"Thank you - it literally opened up my eyes to a whole piece of the puzzle I was missing in my practice"

Seattle, WA 2018

"The live evaluation/demonstration was phenomenal. To watch Ron and Heidi walk through the process while giving explanations was great."

Dallas, TX 2018

"Great course. Great Energy. Great Environment. Loved it."

Boston, MA 2017

"One of the best courses I have taken! Amazing. Gives me a new perspective working with my patients that are dizzy, have balance issues or visual dysfunction. Loved the course!

Seattle, WA 2016

“Each PRI course that we’ve taken always manages to exceed our expectations (even after the 10^th course).”

Seattle, WA 2016

"I have found that the information I received from the Postural-Visual Integration course to be incredibly valuable, both from having a much better awareness of the influence the visual imbalances have on the system, but also in the ability to apply some of the intervention strategies into my practice. I work with everything from high level athletes to highly complex patients and across that spectrum of people, the techniques offered from the course I have found to be incredibly helpful in being able to help discern the level of visual involvement, as well as being able to offer activities to help keep them more centered, grounded and under control with their movement. While I do not have a neuro-optometrist in my area to collaborate with, I am at least able to offer them some practical tolls to help guide them better through their training or rehabilitation program."

Bethesda, MD 2015

"Excellent! Thank you Ron & Heidi for the work that you do. I really feel we are on the cutting edge of concepts that will change the world!"

Bethesda, MD 2015

"Excellent organization of the material. I've been exposed to the vision info in part interdisciplinary courses and the info presented in this course can be immediately applied to my caseload."

Bethesda, MD 2015

"This course gives the practitioner an awareness and appreciation for the integration of the visual system with our daily function and compensatory patterns."

Bethesda, MD 2015

"It's amazing the difference just using the vision stuff today with my clients. HUGE ah-hah moment not only in my lifte, but also my career as a personal trainer!"

Lincoln, NE 2014

While pursuing my PRC and going to the Postural-Visual Integration course, the overall concept and belief in PRI was absolutely solidified....today! I truly believe every PT involved in PRI should take this vision course! The visual system is AMAZING!

Omaha, NE 2012

Course Registration

Registration is limited to ensure a low faculty to student ratio. Please register early. Courses will be canceled or rescheduled if fewer than 15 participants have registered by the early registration deadline of four weeks prior to the scheduled course date.

Special Needs Requests

If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate in this course, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the course date so that arrangements can be made.

Course Completion

The course must be attended in full, and a course evaluation summary completed in order to receive a certificate of completion for 15 CE hours. If you arrive late, or leave early, your certificate of completion will be adjusted for the number of CE hours you were in attendance.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Tuition is refundable less $50 if cancelled 14 days before the course date. Tuition is not refundable for registrations or cancellations within 14 days of the course. However, you may have someone attend in your place or attend on another date. If you choose to attend on another date, a $50 fee applies to transfer your registration. If you are a no show and we have no communication with you before the course you will forfeit your course tuition. PRI reserves the right to cancel a course and will refund the tuition fee only.

Course Tuition

Early Registration Fee: $525
(4 or more weeks prior to course)

Late Registration Fee: $575
(within 4 weeks of course)

Please register early. Courses will be canceled or rescheduled if fewer than 20 participants have registered by the early registration deadline of four weeks prior to the scheduled course date.