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Functional Squat with Low TrapIf you have been to the Impingement & Instability course, you are familiar with the Functional Squat Test. This new activity takes the concepts from the Functional Squat Test and incorporates the upper body. To get a copy of this new activity, click here! Check out the video below to hear an explanation of this technique provided by Ron Hruska: Postural Restoration Institute - Functional Squat with Low Trap from Postural Restoration Institute on Vimeo.
Another Video from Poland...this one is of Ron Hruska performing a demonstration to the entire class: Untitled from Postural Restoration Institute on Vimeo.
Comment from CourseWe received this comment following the Impingement & Instability course in Bismarck, North Dakota: “Just a quick e-mail to thank Ron and all of you for putting on a great course this weekend in Bismarck. I know you probably hear it a lot but it can never be said enough that you guys do great work. With every course I attend and with every bit of information I can absorb from Ron and PRI concepts I feel like a better therapist to be more empowered to help my patients. The I&I course was a great way to put together a lot of conceptual ideas into specific practice activities and I am excited to take them to the clinic. I will be reviewing my notes and probably coming up with some questions so I may be in touch, but now I have a few more tools to help in the clinic. Thanks again and please pass on my appreciation to Ron for making the trip to ND so soon after coming back form Poland.” It’s always so nice to hear comments like this one! Thank You!
Poland in PicturesCheck out Ron, Jason and Gregory’s pictures from their trip to Poland… (Double click on the album for a larger view)
Interview - Gregory Parfianowicz
Gregory Parfianowicz recently returned from his trip to Poland with Ron Hruska and Jason Masek. We asked him to tell us a little bit about why they were there and what they did while they were there. Read all about their trip here!
HomeWe are happy to report that Ron, Jason and Gregory have returned home safely from Poland. We will be updating you on all the events that took place while in Poland. The trip was a success, to say the least! Check out the video below to see Ron and Gregory teaching: Untitled from Postural Restoration Institute on Vimeo.
Class III and Class I BiteWe received a great email regarding treatment of an anterior class I and posterior class III bite. To read about it click here or go to Recent Emails!
Rest PositionCheck out our latest handout on Rest Position here! Also, listen to Ron Hruska discuss the purpose behind this handout here: Postural Restoration Institute - Rest Position from Postural Restoration Institute on Vimeo.
Gait VideoMike Cantrell, MPT, PRC sent us this video from his clinic in Georgia. “I have a patient for you to take a look at. She was diagnosed by the doctor with the following: pes planus, scoliosis, femoral anteversion and tibial torsion. She is presently wearing Asics Gel Evolutions with new PRI orthotics and she is wearing them in this video clip.” This is a great example of a patient who would benefit from a glute max program bilaterally and someone one needs verbal cues for heel contact with gait. Check it out! Gait from Postural Restoration Institute on Vimeo.
PRC Application Deadline
It’s Christmas in September! PRC Applications have arrived and our Review Committee is always anxious to get their hands on them. Postural Restoration case studies, article reviews, in-service handouts, etc…What more could a PRI therapist ask for? Applicants will be notified of Reviewer feedback and recommendations by October 15th. Thank you for the many hours you have obviously spent preparing.
Added Course Dates for 2010
We have been busy adding new course dates to the 2010 schedule! Please take a look at our schedule and make your travel plans early! You can either click on Courses to look at the schedule or print off a copy HERE! We will be continuing to add courses over the next few weeks so check back often!
Home Study CoursesNew in 2010, we will be offering Home Study Courses for the Myokinematic Restoration and Postural Respiration course. This is an awesome opportunity to complete a 2-day course in the comfort of your own home! Both courses are great for those of you who haven’t been to a PRI course before and for those that would like a “refresher”! Check out an example of the course below! If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us! Myokinematic Restoration from Postural Restoration Institute on Vimeo.
Right Adductor Hyperactivity
Have any of you ever noticed this wear pattern on the left shoe? If you have, this is a good indicator of right adductor hyperactivity. When the right adductor is overly hyperactive, the left heel will come out of the shoe when beginning to initiate the swing phase. Another good indicator of right adductor hyperactivity will be no right arm swing. These patients will need a right adductor magnus inhibition program along with verbal cues to maintain heel contact with gait!
New Featured Interview
Read all about Estelle LeClair, MSPT, PRC from Essex Junction, Vermont in our Featured Interview section!
“Postural Restoration has been a Godsend”A lot of great therapists are out there doing great work and seeing impressive results. Thanks to Sangini for sharing this testimonial! “Postural Restoration has been a Godsend. I used to run marathons and lift weights daily until I injured my back in Iraq, resulting in multiple herniated discs and constant severe muscle spasms in my entire back. For two years I could not move without literally gasping in pain. I tried drugs, chiropractic, acupuncture, steroid shots, and every other type of physical therapy there was. At best, these didn’t help; at worst, they increased the pain. I was on the verge of getting discharged from the military and had resigned myself to a life of pain and extremely limited mobility. Finally, I moved back to NC and my primary care doctor recommended me to Apex Physical Therapy. Within THREE visits, I no longer needed to take my pain medication daily! I am infinitely better now, and am even training to swim the Ironman this year with the NC National Guard team! I honestly love everything about Apex Physical Therapy. Sangini gives me exercises to do at home, and customizes them for me based on what I need, so that I can use them on the road with no equipment when I need to. I never thought I’d sound like such a commercial, but I enthusiastically recommend that every single person with pain comes in to experience the transformation from just enduring every minute, to actually looking forward to each day!”
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