Posts by Lisa Mangino

PT, DPT, PCS, C/NDT, PRC, SBC-C2

It was a chilly and windy weekend in Fort Collins last weekend for my first solo offering of the Human Evoluation course at Pro Active Physical Therapy. The crew was more than welcoming, and the altitude is no joke! We had some fun discussions about how human beings evolve, are challenged, learn, and balance… their bodies, their sensory systems, their upright abilities against gravity, and how they express joy through movement of their mandibles, arms, femurs and their floors. Attention was made to offering opportunities to experience a LEFT ATNR (see photo below). We had enriched conversations about the importance of crawling on hands and knees, self-actualization through lowering oneself with control, walking behind a push toy (to name a few) and how to achieve the ultimate goal of walking down the stairs backwards with the realization of our most posterior group of muscles, our glutes!  Concepts of motor control were reviewed and support for the use of the cross-referencing clinical tool was supported by 9 foundational PRI principles.

In attendance were 15 clinicians including a personal trainer, a pediartic OT, a doctor of Chiropractic, a dentist and, of course, physical therapists. Although the air up there was thin, and it favorably challenged my patterns, it did not stop us from learning from more than 100 patient video examples of course concepts and treatment techniques. I will say, I appreciate the ground more after lowering myself with control back down to sea level where my sensory systems and cognitive pocesses are familar, though so grateful for the novel experience.

Thanks so much to my fellow PRI faculty member and host Craig Depperschmidt, ProActive Physical Therapy clinic owners Brian Benjamin and Andy Collingwood, course attendees Tracy Benjamin, Rachel Kroncke, Sara Truelsen, and Ruth Waller-Liddle. Feeling so grateful and honored to have met such a wonderful group of clinicians. Thank you!

What a wonderful time Ron and I had in Chapel Hill North Carolina last weekend with the first offering of the Pediatric Evolution: An Integrated Approach to Optimizing Functional Development and Upright Growth secondary course. We welcomed the cooler fall weather and were graciously hosted by the crew at Advance Physical Therapy: Jean Masse, Susan Henning, Joe Belding, Molly Miller, Heather McLaughlin, and Phil DeNigris.

With an intimate and in-person group, we were able to have some fascinating discussions about the sequencing of human sensory motor development during the first several years of life, and how these components are influenced by specific developmental processes, for example: tonic neck reflexes, lower extremity extension, visual and central auditory processing, stomatognathic sensorimotor shifting, vocal communication, cognitive processing and how this integration is engrained through kinesemiotic experiences (unrestricted movement, joy and fun!)

We were reminded about the evolution of theories of motor control and what we know about how movement develops, from reflexive survival skills to functional motor performance to adaptations and neuroplasticity. Nine well-referenced principles of how sensory motor skills and the developmental processes listed above are integrated for bi-hemispheric, bi-lateralized, and bilaterally sensed behavior were presented. A sampling of these includes Hemispheric Specialization Relating to Perceptual Patterning, Functional Asymmetry Development, Functional Cortical Dominance, Forces of Gravity on Neuro-developmental Sensory Motor Sequences, and principles of Neuroadaptation. A formal appreciation of Sense of Self develops early and lasts throughout the lifespan, which makes this course relevant and important for patients, clients, and humans of all ages.

Many thanks again to our accomodating hosts for great hospitality, super snacks, and an enviroment that respected the individuals and the tasks. (Did you catch the Dynamic Systems Theory pun?) Special thanks to Jennifer Smart for her valuable contributions to both the creation and presentation of the course, and  also to Carrie Vande Berg, Eric Menchi, Steven Blair, Brandon Byrne and Kyle Langworthy For catalyzing discussions which richly enhanced our teaching.

Posted September 29, 2022 at 4:11PM
Categories: Courses Science

Hello fellow scoliosis practitioners and PRI NATION! We are offering our STRATER Level One course via Live Stream In October!

A 3-Dimensional Approach for the Conservative Treatment of Scoliosis

LIVE STREAM: Saturday October 2nd and Sunday October 3rd, 2021

15 CEU’s from North Carolina Physical Therapy Association

This introductory lecture and lab course is designed to teach scoliosis practitioners assessment and treatment techniques for adolescents and adults with curvature of the spine. Participants will gain a greater understanding of:

  • Tri-planar asymmetry in scoliosis
  • Factors determining risk of scoliosis progression
  • Spinal precautions
  • Understanding curve patterns
  • Safe performance of ADLs
  • Screening and evaluation of scoliosis
  • Reviewing x-rays in scoliosis
  • Bracing in scoliosis: types & necessity
  • Specific 3-dimensional treatment techniques
  • Special considerations for adults with scoliosis

All course instructors hold multiple, advanced certifications pertaining to clinical management of scoliosis and actively treat patients with scoliosis as the core of our practice: 

Susan Henning, PT, PRC, SBC-C2 

Jean Masse, PT, DPT, PRC, OCS, ATC, SBC-C2 

Lisa Mangino, PT, DPT, C/NDT, PCS, PRC, SBC-C2

See also instructors' related publication in: Innovations in Spinal Deformities and Postural Disorders

For more information, please see our flyer!

To Register, go to https://straterscoliosis.com/course-registration

We hope to see you virtually in October!

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