This past weekend I traveled up to VA Beach to teach Myokinematics of the Hip and Pelvis to an enthusiastic group of rehab and fitness professionals. My PRI friend Jule Blandin hosted the course this weekend. I had never been to her facility, so I thoroughly enjoyed meeting her staff and seeing her clinic. I got to hang out with some course attendees that I had taught before in NYC and Baltimore! Thanks to Ally, James and Carla for coming back to learn more from me! Plus a very special “SHOUT OUT”. to Dottie for helping me keep the energy up and the crowd under control! They say everything’s bigger in Texas and no doubt her voice was BIG!
The weekend began with discussions of the Left AIC pattern, how it affects the position of the pelvis. We explored various compensatory patterns we may see our patients and clients develop and adapt into as they move forward in the gait cycle. We discussed ligaments and muscles all morning. By the time the afternoon rolled around we were busy working through positional testing and repositioning activities. This group was loving it. There were several newbies to PRI in our class as well as some seasoned professionals seeking to improve their treatment efficiencies.
Sunday began with Q and A and many patient related questions were discussed. I love teaching the Hruska Adduction lift test and this weekend was no different. After the didactic presentation we worked on practicing the positional tests from Saturday and integrated functional testing and ligamentous muscle importance. Wow did we have some over lengthened hamstrings in this group!
Day two went by way too quickly but we made it through to the finish as we all enjoyed a little All four belly lift walk to inhibit before hitting the road home!
A big thank-you to Julie for taking such good care of me, opening her clinic home to all of us to learn and her awesome staff for supporting the course attendees.
– Jennifer Poulin
