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Don’t miss this opportunity!

We are gearing up for the Myokinematic Restoration course being held here at PRI on October 9-10.  If you have never been to this course before, you won’t want to miss this opportunity.  We will have 3 course speakers present at this course (James Anderson, Jen Poulin, & Ron Hruska).  Having 3 speakers on site during this course will provide for excellent dialogue and very low speaker to attendee ratio.  Everyone in the room will have plenty of opportunity to learn from all 3 of these experienced individuals as well as get all of your questions answered!  Early registration ends Friday September 10th so register soon! 

Posted August 31, 2010 at 12:36pm by Bobbie Rappl.
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2011 Course Schedule

Our 2011 course schedule is well underway. You will find many of these dates and locations now listed under their respective courses. Additional dates will be posted as they are confirmed. Look for our complete 2011 course brochure in your mailboxes by the end of the year.

Posted August 23, 2010 at 10:23am by Janie Ebmeier.
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PRI Orthognathic Dentistry

In light of the fact that we will not be having the October 22-23 course for teams of therapists and dentists my thought is to form a study club. I believe it would be an excellent format for dentists to increase their knowledge of what we do as a team. For more information or to join the study group, please email me at . Please be sure to type “PRI Dental Study Club” in the subject line of your email.

Thanks, 
Dr. Mike Hoefs

Posted July 19, 2010 at 7:23am by Janie Ebmeier.
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Benefits of PRI Home Study

Flexibility – learn at your best pace with the capability to pause, rewind and review both the supportive science and the techniques
Accessibility – no time away from work to travel
Affordability – less expensive than live courses and discounts available
Re-examine Opportunity – spend extra time on the topics you find difficult or concepts that you would like to critically review from previous course attendance
Certification Preparation – a great way to become ready for Postural Restoration Certification
Comfort – adult based learning in your own home or office
Convenient Reinforcement – post test reflects objectives and course content highlights

MYOKINEMATIC RESTORATION & POSTURAL RESPIRATION are both available for home study!

Posted May 26, 2010 at 12:21pm by Janie Ebmeier.
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2011 Course Scheduling

It’s that time of year…course scheduling for 2011 is now underway. Thanks to everyone who has submitted online inquiries for course hosting next year - we will be contacting you soon! For those who are interested in hosting a course and have not yet contacted us, please do so at your earliest opportunity. Let us know which course you would like to host and what dates you prefer. We hope to accommodate as many hosting requests as possible. We ask that host sites have the capacity to accommodate a minimum of 25 attendees. In exchange for hosting, course discounts are awarded. I look forward to hearing from you!

Posted May 17, 2010 at 3:29pm by Janie Ebmeier.
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Orthognathic Dentistry and PRI Integration

For the first time, PRI is sponsoring Dr. Michael Hoefs, DDS and Ron Hruska, MPA, PT presenting Orthognathic Dentistry and PRI Integration. Reservations are required for this unique course specifically designed for teams of physical therapists and dentists. In order to attend, team registration must be received before Friday, September 24th. Dr. Hoefs and Ron will share their first hand experiences on the development of their professional relationship and how this relationship ultimately allows for more successful patient outcomes. Dr. Hoefs and Ron will outline a plan for professional development and clinical management and treatment that can be immediately implemented into the practice of integrative dentistry and PRI based physical therapy. If you are looking for guidance and an example business model, this course is for you. Click HERE for additional course details!

Posted May 7, 2010 at 5:59am by Bobbie Rappl.
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Home Study CE Approval

PRI home study courses, Myokinematic Restoration and Postural Respiration, were recently approved by the Board of Certification (BOC) for 15 CEUs.

Posted April 27, 2010 at 6:00am by Janie Ebmeier.
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Comments following the Interdisciplinary Integration Course

“I just wanted to send a thank you for the dedication and “vision” that your organization represents.  It is rare to encounter a group of therapists as knowledgeable and as dedicated as the PRI group is and every time I have attended a course I have left feeling “inadequate” which motivates me to become a better therapist… this is clearly a good thing, not a negative.
I also want to say that the last 40 minutes on the last day was the most engaging of all of the teaching and dialogue and it is his passion and perspective that pulls it all together. 
I didn’t have the chance to put this on the feedback form as I was ready to hit the road for the late drive home, but I hope in the future Ron will consider scheduling an hour each day of Interdisciplinary Integration for his perspective and “PRI considerations” to ‘bring it home’ as he did with the rest integration day.  Thanks again for vast time and effort that represents PRI.” - Matt Erb, PT

“To begin, thanks for hosting these amazing courses.  It really is truly inspiring to hear these speakers, and between you and me it is also very inspiring to hear Ron’s take on these subjects.  I have felt from my first week as a PT that our field was missing so many things when I saw a colleague having an older woman toe tap cones to “improve” balance (all she learned was how to tap a cone, not how to dynamically and functionally move through gravity).” - Josh Olinick, DPT

“I would highly recommend this course to all physical therapists (pediatric, neuro, orthopedic, chronic pain, sports and other relevant health practitioners) because gaining an appreciation for the value and the incredible need for podiatrists, neuro-optometrists, dentists, sleep specialists and physical therapists to work together will improve patient care and change practice paradigms.” - Kyndy Boyle, MSPT, OCS, PRC

Posted April 26, 2010 at 6:00am by Bobbie Rappl.
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Amazing Week!

We just wrapped up a fantastic week here at PRI!  On behalf of myself, Janie, and Ron we would like to thank everyone involved in the Interdisciplinary Integration course.  The course turned out to be a huge success and was full of valuable, clinical information that I’m hopeful those in attendance can use in their own practice.  We are already discussing next year so stay tuned!

Posted April 19, 2010 at 2:59pm by Bobbie Rappl.
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For the first time…

Preparations for the upcoming Interdisciplinary Integration course are well underway. I interrupted Ron’s busy day to get his thoughts on how it’s going and what he is most excited about…

Foot Integration – Wednesday April 14th
It’s the first time that three health professionals with different backgrounds and perspectives will come together to discuss myokinematics of the active human foot; its pattern, perception and position.
For the first time we’ll look at…
1. right foot qualities and personality vs. left foot qualities and personality
2. ascending and descending issues – largely the result of the post course evaluations from last year and Bobbie’s input
3. muscle families reflective of Left AIC, Right BC, and R TMCC disposition
4. when you absolutely have to consider orthotics and when you don’t

Dental Integration – Thursday April 15th
It’s the first time a dentist will cover clinical concepts specifically designed for PRI therapists and aligned dentists! Click here to read how this year is different!

Vision-Vestibular-Integration – Friday April 16th
It’s the first time a speaker with years of experience working with PRI trained therapist will take PRI concepts to another level of vision!
I’m really excited after reviewing Dr. Edwards’ outline! This topic excites me more every year as we continue to build concepts of this perceptual issue and the influences of the eye on the neck. Click here to read the revised and soon to be printed outline that will offer attendees a FUN learning experience! It is sure to be a day we will reflect back on in the future.

Rest Integration – Saturday April 17th
It’s the first time we’ve had the opportunity to integrate activity with sleep and rest from a team who understands present and future treatment of the fatigued body using PRI integration!
Springtime brings warmth and new life and for us it also brings a unique opportunity for collaboration with other disciplines exploring PRI integration. For the first time a neuropsychiatrist and PRI trained physical therapist from St. Louis will teach a subject that is routinely discussed by PRC therapists across the country dealing with the need for rest, deceleration, system revival and rest-oration. I’m quite certain this St. Louis team will bring an influential perspective using manual and non-manual techniques and another level of how to relax the system.

• There is still time to register! Mention this blog post to receive the early registration rate!

Posted March 31, 2010 at 10:58am by Janie Ebmeier.
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Competing with Stress and Aging and Winning

“Competing with Stress and Aging and Winning” is the seminar Ron Hruska is a part of at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln coming up in May.  Ron will be presenting with several other individuals including Coach John Cook, Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Coach Bo Pelini, Todd Whithorne, Joe Moglia, Coach Tom Osborne, Dr. Larry Widman and Dr. Todd Stull.  This conference will be discussing the effects of aging and stress on middle aged men and how to overcome this process.  Ron Hruska will introduce a “Four Step program to Enhance Diaphragmatic Power”.  The information presented in this seminar will also be disucssed in our Rest Integration course on April 17th.  To learn more about the Rest Integration course, click here!

Posted March 30, 2010 at 6:00am by Bobbie Rappl.
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Dental Integration - April 15th

QUESTION: Do you know if there have been any changes to the dental presentation or will it be pretty much the same as last year?

ANSWER: This year will be focused on PRI integration more than on dentistry.  Last year I had the presentation geared with a lot of info for dentists thinking we would have more dentists in attendance.  So this year I’m focusing more on what the PT’s can benefit from a dentist and understanding different training of dentists.  Also when to refer and when to wait to refer to a dentist.  We are planning on showing more case studies and hopefully a live evaluation by Ron and myself—possibly with a course participant.  In the case studies I’m asking the PT’s that co-treated to add their comments on treatment.  So my hope is that the course has more practical application for the PT.  Also, that they will be able to know what to look for in a dentist and let them know we will are planning the course in Oct for dentists to learn how to help the PT’s.  Hope this helps. - Dr. Hoefs

Posted March 24, 2010 at 9:16am by Janie Ebmeier.
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Schedule Change!

We have moved the course scheduled for May 1-2 in St. Louis, Missouri to Loveland, Colorado!  If you are in the Loveland area, you’ll be happy to know that we will be there presenting Postural Respiration on May 1-2!  If you would like to register for the course CLICK HERE! 

Posted March 21, 2010 at 5:00pm by Bobbie Rappl.
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Introducing Dr. J. Paul Rutledge, Neuropsychiatrist

Dr. Rutledge will be presenting at our Rest Integration course being held April 17th, 2010.  He will be presenting on his clinical experience with sleep disorders and treatment.  Read more about Dr. Rutledge below:

Dr. Rutledge is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology with over 35 years of clinical experience.  He has taught medical and nursing students as well as psychiatric residents at St. Louis University.  In addition to office practice, he has had a special interest in complex cases that involve neurologic, endocrine, and sleep disorders which complicate anxiety and depressive illness.

He obtained his MD degree at St. Louis University.  Residency training was at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and St. Louis University Hospital.  His training was based on psychodynamic therapy with extensive additional study in psychopharmacology.  Dr. Rutledge credits his experience with both for his ability to identify sleep disorders at the rate of two to three per month.  He believes that sleep disorders are the most overlooked cause of treatment resistant depression.

In his free time, he and his wife enjoy time with their three married children and four, soon to be five, grandchildren.  As time allows, he enjoys DIY home projects, yard work, or just relaxing with his wife and Old English Sheepdog. 

Posted March 9, 2010 at 6:00am by Bobbie Rappl.
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Vision Vestibular Integration - April 16th

We are excited for Dr. Edward’s upcoming presentation on Day 3 of our Interdisciplinary Integration course. Here is what you can expect…

Day Three - Vision Vestibular Integration
8-9 Do you see what I see?
              Pointers and banters from each professional point of view.
9-10 The Rock Star and the Back Up Band
              A rather nontechnical, but memorable introduction to the Ambient Visual System.
10-10:15 Break
10-11 Can you stand on your own? Or do you have a visual midline shift?
              An introduction to screening patients quickly and effectively for visual-perceptual problems that are preventing effective PRI treatment.
              Supervised, small group, breakout sessions will be integrated with demonstrations of various techniques for measuring visual midline shifts.
              An opportunity to thoroughly experience normal and abnormal posturing of the visual midline.
11-12 Spend Another $6 for Equipment and Have Some of the Most Memorable Therapy Sessions Of Your Life
              Further screening techniques for visual perceptual problems.
              Techniques for on-the-spot trials for amending the response of the visual system.
              Gauging the changes in PRI response and body posturing response.
12-1 Lunch (on your own)
1 – 1:30 Waking the Sleeping Giant
              Visual-perceptual neglect is more common than you think. Learn how visual-spacial neglect impacts patients with traumatic histories.
              Easy screening techniques for neglect.
1:30-2:30 Visual Fields - Can we accept what has been taught for a hundred years?
              Screening tests for the determination of visual field loss.
              Techniques for the rehabilitation of field loss in patients with stroke, TBI, brain hemorrhages, and neurotoxicity.
              Strategies for determining which fields are more receptive to rehabilitation.
              Application of acute care techniques to patients with long term field loss.
2:30-3 Okay, my patient needs an optometrist. What do I do now?             
              Resources for finding an optometrist.
              Key questions to ask when looking for the right optometrist.
              Examples of optometric referral.
3-3:15 Break
3:15-5 Have you ever seen this?             
              Case presentation of patients who have been rehabilitated with PRI and optometric referrals.

Posted March 1, 2010 at 2:31pm by Janie Ebmeier.
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