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Welcome to the Postural Restoration Community! This is where you will read the latest industry news, hear about upcoming events, find helpful deadline reminders, and view a plethora of additional resources regarding our techniques and curriculum. The great part about it is--not only can you can view the entries we post, you can also post about the things that matter to you. Did you find an interesting article about a technique you learned in one of your courses? Do you have a patient case study you want to share with other professionals? Simply click "Submit an Entry" and follow the easy steps towards getting your information published in the PRI Community!

Blog Posts in September 2013

It was a busy weekend with three PRI courses being held in the Midwest. Here's what our faculty had to say after their weekend!

Bismarck, ND (Pelvis Restoration) - "We had a great weekend in North Dakota. I feel the class had an improved understanding with how the pelvic and respiratory diaphragms integrate for reciprocal alternating function. The “snowball” analogy had many of the course participants having a “light bulb” moment or appreciating if the pelvis can’t rotate left the trunk can’t rotate right or if the trunk can’t rotate right the pelvis can’t rotate left. This can’t happened without integration and integration can’t happen without triplanar motion. Thank you St. Alexus for hosting a wonderful weekend!" - Lori Thomsen

Ann Arbor, MI (Myokinematic Restoration) - "What a great weekend in Ann Arbor Michigan! Patrick Hoban, owner of Probility and his staff were excellent hosts. The majority of the attendees were taking their first course. I enjoyed sharing PRI’s “Paradigm shift” and it brought back several emotions I felt when I first listened to Ron over 12 years ago. What I remembered is that the science of PRI is exciting, yet un-nerving when you first learn about common patterns of the human body. I assured the class with time and practice, they too will see the Left AIC in their patients! I had to change my analogy from the Yellow VW to the Ford 150 truck for my new friends living so close to the Motor City!" - Jen Poulin

Posted September 25, 2013 at 10:14AM
Categories: Courses

Ella Lillian Rappl! Ella was born on Friday, September 20th. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Bobbie and  family (including big sister Addalyn and big brother Owen) are doing great! We look forward to Bobbie's return in late December or early January, and in the meantime we will enjoy their occasional visits and photos!

Posted September 24, 2013 at 8:52AM

Over the past couple weeks, a few PT's from across the country have emailed me this story from the New York Times Health and Science Blog.The title of the story "Think Like a Doctor: The Gymnast’s Big Belly Solved" has caught the attention of several viewers. The final diagnosis involves a faulty diaphragm and pelvic floor. If you find this case interesting, you might be interested in attending our Pelvis Restoration course!

Also, a reminder.....if you find an interesting article or news story and would like to share it with other PRI colleagues, you can now submit an entry with the link to the article on the Community page of our new website!

Posted September 19, 2013 at 9:34AM
Categories: Articles Patients

Impingment and Instability - "After teaching the Impingement and Instability course in Everett, Washington, I reflected on the significance of this course and its objectives as they relate to inherent stability. We all have some degree of instability and some degree of stability....but choosing the amount of each will not be possible if one can't transition from the sagittal plane to the frontal and from the frontal to the transver plane. Both this course and the Postural Visual Integration course offer guidelines on 'transitional' stability." - Ron Hruska

Myokinematic Restoration - "I traveled to Montgomery, Alabama and taught Myokinematic Restoration to a small group of 15 eager PT’s, PTA’s and Pilates instructors.  All the PT’s and PTA’s (except one PT) were brand new to PRI and its principles and the entire class seemed very interested and excited to learn more about this fascinating science!" - Mike Cantrell 

Posted September 18, 2013 at 3:57PM
Categories: Courses

This is one of the best weeks of the year in PRI. It's so exciting to see all the Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) applications that have been rolling in over the past week, and continue to do so! I am anticipating our biggest PRC class yet! Thanks to everyone who has applied. You will receive feedback from the review committee within 4-6 weeks.

Posted September 16, 2013 at 10:22AM

Missoula, MT (Pelvis Restoration) - "What a great weekend in MT teaching Pelvis Restoration!  Missoula, MT reminded me a lot of Burlington, VT.  I even had Aric in the course who understood the real VT state bird is not the Hermit Thrush, but the "Geezum Crow!". Thanks Aric for helping me feel at home on the other side of the country!  This group featured new attendees and seasoned PRI therapists.  It was fun to challenge those hearing about the science for the first time, and the 'Big Sky moments' of those familiar with PRI.  I myself felt the need for some Inlet inhibition after climbing the 'M' trail on Thursday afternoon.  The views were spectacular along with the hospitality of this group!  I look forward to any opportunity to visit my new friends in MT in the future!" - Jen Poulin


 

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Posted September 12, 2013 at 5:10PM
Categories: Courses

As many of you have probably noticed, we have launched our new website! There are some new features on our website we would like to announce:

1) Personal account/login - Not only does this make it easier to register for courses, but it also stores your history of purchases (both products and courses), and also allows you access to post news, articles, etc. on the community page! See more about that below.

2) Community page - Welcome to the Postural Restoration Community! This is where you will read the latest industry news, hear about upcoming events, find helpful deadline reminders, and view a plethora of additional resources regarding our techniques and curriculum. The great part about it is--not only can you can view the entries we post, you can also post about the things that matter to you. Did you find an interesting article about a technique you learned in one of your courses? Do you have a patient case study you want to share with other professionals? Simply click "Submit an Entry" and follow the easy steps towards getting your information published in the PRI Community!

3) Calendar on the home page - This calendar will include all upcoming PRI courses, as well as other events (for example: Michael Mullin presenation at the Perform Better Summit or PRC testing). If you are a PRC or PRT provider, and have any upcoming speaking engagements, be sure to let us know and we will add it to the calendar!

While sometimes change can be difficult, we couldn't be more excited to have this new website up and running! We hope you are excited too. If you have any difficulty navigating through the website, setting up an account, or registering for a course, please contact us via email or by calling 888-691-4583!

Posted September 10, 2013 at 1:52PM
Categories: Website

If you haven't seen it already, be sure to check out the webinar provided by Michael Mullin, ATC, PTA, PRC on SportsRehabExpert.com or StrengthCoach.com. The webinar is titled "Applying PRI-Specific Corrective Exercises For An Improved Functional Foundation". 

Posted September 9, 2013 at 3:54PM

The early registration deadline for three introductory courses is this Friday, September 6th! Contact us or register online today to take advantage of the early registration rate!

Myokinematic Restoration
Des Moines, IA
October 4-5, 2013

Myokinematic Restoration
New York, NY
October 5-6, 2013

Postural Respiration
Chapel Hill, NC
October 5-6, 2013

Posted September 4, 2013 at 11:17AM

While it’s hard to believe, September is upon us already! A reminder that PRC applications are due on September 15th. Since this date falls on a Sunday, applications must be postmarked by Saturday, September 14th.

Please note that the application has been updated slightly, and verification of your current PT or OT licensure status is required (a photocopy of your current license is sufficient). Also a reminder to included all five articles used in the critical research review section.

If you have any questions as you finish up your PRC application, please email me!

Posted September 3, 2013 at 11:20AM

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