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Blog Posts in October 2008

New Technique

Because of the importance of this week’s Technique of the Week, we have created a new activity. The “Left Stance in Right AF IR Position from the Right AIC Pattern” is the second neuromuscular activity in the PRI integrated standing activities that allows the patient to experience proprioceptive right acetabular femoral internal rotation as he/she shifts their weight from their left non-dominant lower extremity to their right while keeping his/her right leg behind the left.

Click here to get a copy of this new activity!
Click here to read about the What, Why, When, Where and Who behind this new activity!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted October 14, 2008 at 10:22AM

Categories: Techniques

Pattern vs. Position

In the last several weeks the issue of “Left AIC Position” vs. “Left AIC Pattern” has come up. Although similar, there is a distinct difference between the two. Once we started discussing the differences between the two, we also realized that there is an additional element…PRI Stance! Now that we have it all clear, we have updated and added material to the Myokinematic Restoration manual. To check out the updates…click here! Also, take a look at the Technique of the Week for additional text referring to this issue!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted October 13, 2008 at 10:26AM

Categories: Courses

Another Great Article…

Karin Shelstad, ATC and Karen Jiran, MPT, PRC brought our attention to a fantastic article…“Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular interventions: a physical approach to cystic fibrosis” written by Mary Massery, PT, DPT. This is an article discussing the effects that early physical intervention can have on the physical development of children with CF. In this article, Massery provides a case study demonstrating how early intervention can play a vital role in slowing down the disease process. Although the case study was very interesting, I found the most informational area of this article to be found in Massery’s explanation of internal and external pressures on the thoracic and abdominal cavity by using a “soda pop” can analogy! To access the entire article, click here!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted October 9, 2008 at 10:45AM

Categories: Articles

The Importance of the Abdominals

We have all been lectured and given the lecture on the importance of our core stabilizers, the abdominals. Although everyone needs their abdominals, one patient population in particular needs an abdominal program instructed on their first visit, the PEC patient. Someone who demonstrates a PEC pattern lacks the ability to “turn off” their hip flexors which positions their pelvis forward bilaterally. A typical abdominal program would probably increase their symptoms and increase the strength of their already overdevelped hip flexors if the abdominal program didn’t first focus on pelvic position! When using integrative non-manual techniques for treatment of a PEC pattern, one must always consider choosing an exercise that isolates the abdominals and minimizes hip flexor involvement!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted October 8, 2008 at 10:52AM

Categories: Techniques

“The Sick Scapula”

Want to read a great article that discusses types of scapular patterns? Check out “The Disabled Throwing Shoulder: Spectrum of Pathology Part III: The SICK Scapula, Scapular Dyskinesis, the Kinetic Chain, and Rehabilitation” by Burkhart S, Morgan C, and Kibler B. The authors discussion of scapular mal-position and it’s relationship to pain patterns is very similar to the content presented in Impingement and Instability. Although the treatment approach is different from PRI, the muscles identified as being weak are main muscles of the BC chain. To get a copy of this article, contact us!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted October 8, 2008 at 10:48AM

Categories: Articles

No Measurement Needed!

Recently, a therapist at The Hruska Clinic had a patient in the office with complaints of low back pain. All of the objective measurements taken were reflective of a Left AIC, Right BC pattern. When the patient was positioned in supine, the apical expansion test wasn’t necessary in determining whether or not this patient could apically expand on the right. His prominent left rib flair paints the whole picture!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted October 6, 2008 at 10:55AM

Categories: Clinicians

Topic of Conversation

At our weekly Wednesday morning meeting the “topic of conversation” on Lori Thomsen’s agenda was footwear! Since our gathering with The Lincoln Running Company and Dr. Paul Coffin, DPM, Lori and her fellow colleagues have been testing patient’s objectively while wearing different shoewear. The results…Asics Foundations are the best!! This shoe is a great shoe to use with patients that don’t require an orthotic. The calcaneal stability and medial arch support in the shoe provide enough stability for a patient to maintain neutrality while performing a PRI program!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted October 2, 2008 at 11:03AM

Categories: Products

„Miokinematyczna odbudowa wzorców zespołu lędźwiowo – miednicznego”

Today it is with much excitement and pride that we unveil our first international web pages. If you’re like me, the words themselves make little sense but the overall picture of PRI concepts and courses spreading further outside our national borders is very satisfying. We have much work ahead of us but the great deal that has already been accomplished could not have been at all possible without our Polish colleagues, Michal Niedzielski and Gregory Parfianowicz. Michal and Gregory will travel to Poland in March 2009 to present two courses covering material from our Myokinematic Restoration course. This endeavor has been a commitment of their time, expertise and energy and for that we are grateful. So, be sure to forward this link to all your friends in Poland!