Postural Respiration

An Integrated Approach to Treatment of Patterned Thoraco-Abdominal Pathomechanics

Atlanta, GA

"Posture and breathing have always been important. This gives me a new, better conceptual framework that addresses asymmetry."

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Course Information

This advanced lecture and lab course is structured so that clinicians will gain an appreciation for the patterned respiration influences on: rib torsion, asymmetrical oblique strength, costal and crural function, habitual use of accessory respiratory musculature, and a positionally restricted diaphragm. The focus of this course will be to assess and restore polyarticular muscular chain function of both hemi-lateral thoraxes and their respective pleura. Treatment interventions including manual and non-manual techniques to restore reciprocal and alternating respiratory and rotational function of the thorax will be covered. Participants will be able to immediately apply PRI clinical assessment and intervention strategies when treating diagnoses that are related to undesirable airflow patterns, such as shortness of breath, thoracic outlet syndrome, and shoulder dysfunction.

Education Level: Advanced
​Student Faculty Ratio 16:1

Instructional Methods: Lecture, demonstration (& lab for in-person only courses), clinical application, case studies, and Q&A

Cost: $525 (Early registration rate: At least 4 weeks before the course)
​         $575 (Late registration rate: Within 4 weeks of the course)

Live Stream courses will take place from 8am-5pm CT each day, and certificates of completion/CE credit will be awarded the following week after completion of the course evaluation survey and short post-test. For more information on whether your state/organization is approved for CE approval, please click on the "Accreditation" tab below. Live Stream courses will be engaging, interactive and include demonstration of objective testing and/or non-manual techniques, in addition to course attendees being able to ask questions throughout the course. All that’s needed on your end is reliable internet access, a webcam, microphone and speaker (or a smart phone can be used if you do not have a computer or laptop with this capability). The course manual will be shipped directly to you 1-2 weeks before the course. *International registrants will receive access to a digital version of the course manual. I In addition, participants will receive access to the recording of the live stream course for 14 days to review the material, and re-watch any material that may have been missed due to connection issues. Those who attend in-person during a live streamed course will also receive access to the recording for 14 days. Extensions beyond this 14 day review are not available. ***Please note: In order to receive access to the recording for review, you must participate in person on the Live Stream course with your camera on for at least half of the course (8 hours). If you sign up for the course and do not participate in at least 8 hours of the live stream, you will not receive the recording and you will not be refunded. Also, once course manuals have been shipped (or emailed to international attendees), there will be no refunds for cancellations.***

Date Hosted By Faculty Seats Register
July 31, 2021 to August 1, 2021 Postural Restoration Institute Live Stream Louise Kelley 81 Open
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July 31, 2021 to August 1, 2021 Postural Restoration Institute Lincoln , Nebraska Louise Kelley 2 Open
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August 28-29, 2021 Pilates Central Wellness Evanston , Illinois Dan Houglum 11 Open
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September 11-12, 2021 IRG Physical & Hand Therapy Mill Creek , Washington Louise Kelley 21 Open
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October 9-10, 2021 Capital Area Physical Therapy & Wellness Malta , New York Louise Kelley 10 Open
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Course Registration

Registration is limited to ensure a low faculty to student ratio. Please register early. Courses will be canceled or rescheduled if fewer than 15 participants have registered by the early registration deadline of four weeks prior to the scheduled course date.

Special Needs Requests

If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate in this course, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the course date or prior to purchasing any online home study course so that arrangements can be made.

Course Completion

The course must be attended in full, and an online course evaluation summary and short post-test must be completed (for both live stream and in-person courses) in order to receive a certificate of completion for 15 CE hours. If you arrive late, or leave early, your certificate of completion will be adjusted for the number of CE hours you were in attendance. *For live stream courses, if you have your camera turned off at any time for greater than 15 minutes, this time will be deducted from your total hours on your certificate of completion.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Tuition is refundable less $50 if cancelled 14 days before the course date. Tuition is not refundable for registrations or cancellations within 14 days of the course. However, you may have someone attend in your place or attend on another date. If you choose to attend on another date, a $50 fee applies to transfer your registration. If you are a no show and we have no communication with you before the course you will forfeit your course tuition. PRI reserves the right to cancel a course and will refund the tuition fee only. *Please note: For Live Stream Courses, once course manuals have been shipped (or emailed to international attendees), there will be no refunds for cancellations.

Course Tuition

Early Registration Fee: $525*
(4 or more weeks prior to course)

Late Registration Fee: $575*
(within 4 weeks of course)

*50% off if you qualify for the Home Study Advantage

Please register early. Courses will be canceled or rescheduled if fewer than 15 participants have registered by the early registration deadline of four weeks prior to the scheduled course date.

Discounts

Those who have earned the designation of Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) or Postural Restoration Trained (PRT) are eligible for a 50% discount on primary and secondary courses. Students are eligible for a 25% discount if they are currently enrolled as a full time student at the time of the course. You may be asked to submit your official course schedule to verify student status.

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Manual Techniques
Postural Respiration