Community

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!

PRI is travelling to Korea

Ron Hruska will be traveling to Seoul, South Korea next month! Ilhwan Kim, MD, DC of Kim & Chang Spine and Chiropractic Clinic found PRI through an internet search and requested a course to learn more. This group already has an advanced knowledge of manual therapy and is eager to add Postural Restoration to their practice. Ron will present concepts covered in our Myokinematic Restoration and Postural Respiration courses on September 5-7. Kim & Chang are members of the Korean Integrative Medicine Institute (KIMI) which is composed of MD’s, OMD’s (Oriental Medical Doctor), DC’s, and PT’s. This integrative group of health professionals host regular seminars on manual medicine, nutrition, and various alternative medicine topics. We are very excited about this international opportunity and the possiblity for future collaboration!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted August 4, 2008 at 12:40PM

Categories: Courses

Call for news!

PRI has been busy these last couple months providing you with news and updates. We would love to hear about any PRI related activity taking place in your clinic! Send us your photos, videos or stories about how you’re integrating PRI in your daily practice. We would love to “feature” you on the PRI website! If you have a story burning a hole in your desk or have questions, please contact us!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted August 1, 2008 at 12:42PM

Categories: Clinicians

PRI National Network

Weekly, we receive phone calls from patients or healthcare professionals in search of a PRI trained provider. As a result we’ve long offered a listing of those PRI trained health professionals on our website. Our National Network page lists those who have attended 2 or more courses sponsored by PRI and instructed by PRI faculty. This list is a great resource that guides individuals all over the country to a health professional with PRI experience. Along with directing patient care, it also provides exposure to your clinic by linking directly to your website. If you are PRI trained and do not find your name on our National Network or if you would like to learn more about this great opportunity, please contact us!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted July 31, 2008 at 9:46AM

Categories: Clinicians

In Case You Missed It

These last few weeks have been filled with discussion on shoes. Now that you’ve been guided on which shoe to buy, let’s put them into use. Alternating Gait Recommendations is a handout found on PRI’s website educating patient’s on appropriate gait sequence complimenting a Right AIC pattern. This handout is a great way to incorporate PRI activity into an upright dynamic program! To access this handout, please click here!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted July 30, 2008 at 9:52AM

Categories: Techniques

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Mark Your Calendars!

Our 1st Annual Interdisciplinary Integration course is scheduled for March 26-29, 2009 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Guest speakers will cover topics including: dentistry, vision & vestibular integration, podiatry and footwear, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Daily registration will be available or attend all 4 days! No pre-requisite course attendance applies. More details to come but mark your calendars now!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted July 29, 2008 at 9:55AM

Categories: Courses

Facial Dimensions and Abnormal Foot Motion

Vertical Facial Dimensions Linked to Abnormal Foot Motion, by Brian A. Rothbart, is the latest article being referenced in our Impingement and Instability course. Three studies were conducted determining the relationship between abnormal foot pronation, hip position and vertical facial dimensions. Although the three null hypotheses were rejected, the conclusion of the article is very interesting as it discusses how foot pronation affects the position of the innominate, temporal bones, sphenoid and maxilla. To access the article, please click here or contact us!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted July 28, 2008 at 9:57AM

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Ron Hruska Presenting at Annual TOTA Conference

We were thrilled to receive notification yesterday that Ron Hruska will be presenting at this year’sTexas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA) 2008 Mountain Central Conference. The conference will be held November 21-23, 2008 at the Renaissance Austin. TOTA’s Mountain Central Conference is the annual educational conference of the association. Ron will present Postural Respiration - Integrated Treatment of Patterned Thoraco-Abdominal Pathomechanics. For more information, go here!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted July 25, 2008 at 10:35AM

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Thinking Outside the Box

Although we have created several techniques designed to maintain a zone of apposition (ZOA), there are instances when these standard techniques may need to be modified or individualized to a specific patient. This was the case with a patient recently seen by Postural Restoration Certified Physical Therapist, Lori Thomsen. After several attempts with balloons, wall reaches and left abdominal integration the patient was unable to maintain a ZOA. Lori used Postural Restoration principles to create this new technique to help her patient achieve a ZOA with integrated glute max activity. This is one of many examples of Postural Restoration therapists thinking outside the box!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted July 24, 2008 at 10:39AM

Categories: Articles

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Orthotics May Not Be Appropriate for Everyone

Over the last few years we have been fortunate to develop a strong relationship with Paul Coffin, DPM. His monthly visits to the Hruska Clinic have provided us a great avenue to learn about him, his practice and his amazing knowledge of the foot. As time goes on, we are getting better at determining when PRI activity will succeed without Dr. Coffin’s expertise and when a referral to him is necessary. Last night when I got home from work I was greeted with the warmest welcome I have ever received from my adorable dog, Miles. As I sat my things down and began to walk to the bedroom, his habitual behavior of following my every step ceased.Ignoring this bizarre behavior I continued my path to the bedroom. Once I opened the door, I realized why my shadow had chosen to stay 10 paces behind me. Although my experience with orthotic referrals is elementary, I am fairly confident that he will not be able to help me?

Bobbie Rappl

Posted July 23, 2008 at 10:41AM

Categories: Clinicians

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Top 10 Ergonomics Recommendations for the Office

Lori Thomsen, PRC has given several community talks around Lincoln, Nebraska. One popular topic of interest is office ergonomics. In the world of Physical Therapy, office ergonomics, is a trendy topic covered by many clinics and organizations. Here at PRI, we have taken your typical office recommendations and applied PRI related concepts to them. Along with a list providing you with the top ten recommendations, there is also a coordinating image. To access the Top Ten Office Recommendations, please click here!

Bobbie Rappl

Posted July 22, 2008 at 10:43AM

Categories: Techniques

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