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As the Postural Restoration Certification (PRC) Application Deadline of September 15th approaches I wanted to share some common questions I’m receiving…

Q: Despite having attended many PRI courses I’m not confident that I know the information well enough to pass an exam. Who could possibly understand it as well as Ron:) Any advice on preparing for this?
A: Your apprehension is shared by many who have successfully completed the PRC process! It’s important to keep in mind that the information tested is that from Myokinematic Restoration, Postural Respiration and Advanced Integration courses.  Information from other PRI courses will definitely help advance your overall knowledge base and strengthen your application but the course information from these other courses is not specifically tested. The exam was created in 2004 and for the most part remains unchanged. So even as the science continues to evolve, the basic fundamentals are what is important to consider in preparing. One more thing to consider is that the PRC Application Process itself it designed to prepare you for PRC testing and the information that you’ll receive back from our Application Review Committee will have specific comments to assist you in preparing. The Committee will make an overall recommendation as to whether your application demonstrates your readiness for PRC.

Q: If I have previously attended the Advanced Integration course, is it necessary to repeat the course immediately prior to PRC testing?
A: No. You are not required to attend the Advanced Integration course again. If you would like to attend the course in preparation for testing, you will receive a 20% discount on the tuition fee. In years past, the Advanced Integration course has provided an opportunity for the PRC class to form relationships and friendships that last for many years to come. After the first day of the course, we introduce the PRC candidates to each other. From there it’s typical to see study groups forming in the evenings over coffee or even nights of dancing and music:)You can study and prepare for PRC together or socialize and build relationships with colleagues who share your passion for Postural Restoration! The course is an excellent opportunity to review and advance your understanding of integrative concepts as you prepare for the PRC process!

Q: I have not yet attended Advanced Integration but plan to in December. Can I also apply for PRC this year?
A: Yes. In this case, please indicate your intention to attend Advanced Integration in December on your PRC application. Keep in mind that we recommend a minimum of 2-3 years of PRI experience prior to applying for PRC.

Q: I will be submitting my PRC application this year. Should I go ahead and make travel arrangements?
A: No. Please wait until after the PRC Application Review process is complete. You will want to consider all Reviewer feedback prior to making a final decision about attending the PRC process in December. Your application review will be complete by October 15th allowing plenty of time for travel arrangements.

Please feel free to email me any additional questions you might have.

Today we posted our first date/location for 2012. James Anderson will present Impingement & Instability at Brevard College in Brevard, NC on June 23-24, 2012. Please be reminded that prior attendance of both Myokinematic Restoration and Postural Respiration are required. For those looking to complete these introductory courses in preparation for Impingement & Instability, you’ll want to keep in mind that Postural Respiration is coming soon to Boone, NC – July 23-24, 2011.

Watch for more 2012 courses to be posted to the website soon!

It is with much excitement that we announce the Postural Restoration Institute credentialing process specifically designed for Athletic Trainers and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists. Postural Restoration Trained (PRT) has been selected as the designation to be awarded to ATs and CSCSs who attend the required courses and successfully complete an educational process of application and testing.

The induction of PRT began back in August 2010 with the formation of a Recognition Committee. We have now finalized the requirements, credentials, benefits, and application. Click HERE for more information.

Please contact me with any questions or to express your interest in applying for PRT this year. Ron Hruska is eager to work with the first class of PRT candidates in January 2012!

I am excited to finally discuss the latest project that Ron Hruska and I have been working on.  We are creating new exercise CD’s that will compliment our coursework.  Because this is such a lengthy process, I have been keeping it quiet until I could see an end in sight.  The expected completion will be the end of summer.  The new CD’s will be a little different than what we have created in the past.  We have taken the time to break up each CD to reflect each specific course.  In addition to breaking up all of the activities we currently have to compliment each course, we are adding a ton of new ones.  Stay tuned for the completed project!

Our website page “Find a Provider” has been updated to include only those clinicians who have earned the designation of Postural Restoration Certified (PRC). These individuals have attended a required number of PRI courses and successfully completed testing of postural restoration concepts in written and practical format. We feel strongly that their achievement should be recognized and considered for patient referral and professional collaboration. Our previous list also included those who have attended at least two PRI courses and requested to be listed. While this has proven to be a valuable resource, it also has been difficult to determine the accuracy of the list and the level of Postural Restoration expertise of each individual clinician. Therefore, we will reserve this listing solely for those who have earned credentialing through our Institute.

Next year, this listing will be expanded to include Certified Athletic Trainers and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists who earn the designation of Postural Restoration Trained (PRT). More details to come!

Jen Gloystein has been asked to present at the 2011 Nebraska State Athletic Trainers Association – Summer Workshop on Saturday July 9th. For one hour Jen will discuss PRI and the influence of the thorax on the shoulder in athletic injuries. To attend Jen’s presentation on the overhead athlete, click here!

Click HERE to watch Lori Thomsen’s video blog discussing neutrality.

IMG Performance Institute in Bradenton, Florida is the newest site for PRI courses! James Anderson will be instructing Myokinematic Restoration on June 25-26.

We couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with this organization! Myokinematic Restoration explores the biomechanics of contralateral and ipsilateral myokinematic lumbo-pelvic-femoral dysfunction. The human body is not symmetrical. This course will explain patterns of asymmetry and offer techniques for assessment and treatment with consideration for neutrality, position, and respiration. Postural Restoration concepts are key factors in performance of athletes from all ages and abilities.

Click HERE to register for this course!

From Trevor Moawad, Director, IMG Performance Institute.  “We have a comprehensive approach to injury management and rehabilitation at the IMG Performance Institute.  We feel that it is necessary for our clinicians to practice the best pathways towards returning our youth, elite and professional athletes back to their sport as quickly and safely as possible.  That is why we are excited to have our clinicians go through the Myokinematic Restoration course.”

David Foo, PT, LAc, CSCS, PRC recently wrote a blog entry on Posture for his website Healthy Body and Mind.  This is a great example of how David used information from PRI to help market himself in his area as a Postural Restoration Certified Therapist.  Check out his blog HERE!

It’s raining here in Nebraska and as I walk on the slippery, wet surfaces I can’t help but reflect on how our patient’s must feel when they can’t feel their heels strike or sense what centering over a lower extremity is all about, because of uni-planar learned behavior and lateralization in their attempt to move without falling.  What a difference left heel strike made on the waterlogged path I was on this morning.  I could walk from place to place and dodge the wettest surfaces without locking up my back, my knees or my spatial perspective.  I feel blessed to understand the importance of left AF IR and right trunk rotation so that my reciprocal respiration and peripheral vision can remain peripatetic. 

This is the most recent article being added to PRI’s library.  This article was just published in the JOSPT journal in May.  “This article reported on patients with clinical evidence of an acetabular labrum tear, confirmed with MRI.  All patients responded well to a nonsurgical program that emphasized hip and lumbopelvic stabilization, correction of muscular imbalance, and sport-specific functional progression.”  If you are a member of the JOSPT, you can access the article HERE!

Over the past twelve years we’ve collaborated with countless private practice clinics, hospitals, medical centers, and universities to bring PRI courses to clinicians across the country (and beyond!). If you have hosted a PRI course we want to feature you! Email me photos of your building or staff, stories of PRI course material implementation, or other information you’d like to share. We look forward to learning more about your organization and sharing it with our viewers!