I had the distinct pleasure of spending the weekend in Brunswick, Maine at Coastal Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Physical Therapy teaching Myokinematic Restoration. Much like the fall colors showing themselves on the changing leaves, we endeavored to change our perspective on the body’s musculoskeletal system. Developing an appreciation of inherent human asymmetrical patterns and their influence on achieving a “good posture” that allows the body to oscillate between two sides passing through the intersection of “neutral”.
The group did a great job engaging in discussions and asking questions throughout the weekend. Margo Goodman, DO, provided an insightful observation that her assessments of pelvic position may be skewed by the asymmetric body interfacing with the symmetric table. I had a great discussion with Kelsey Bisson, CSCS, and Beth Carlton, MS, NASM-CES, about how to integrate PRI activities in the strength and conditioning environment and the challenges faced in application. Emily Schmitt, DPT, asked great questions around the application of myokin material related to her work in pelvic health.
On Sunday the group joined me in celebrating the NY Yankees first playoff win of the season, a welcome surprise being this far north in Red Sox country. The day was spent dissecting the Hruska Adduction Lift Test, nailing down the technique, scoring, and interpretation of the results, then using those test results to guide our activity selection. There were a few “holy cow!” exclamations (no doubt a nod to the historic Yankee great and announcer Phil Rizzuto) as we worked through activities and had the opportunity to experience and practice the non-manual techniques.
A big thank you to Jeff Eckhouse, PRT, CSCS, LMT, for coming up from Portland to assist with labs and add his valuable insight and queries to the weekend. I am no longer surprised, but remain consistently impressed with the knowledgeable and kind folks I get to meet throughout the PRI community.
Thanks to Brian Bisson, DPT, the course went off smoothly and with everything we needed. Coastal Ortho was well represented with six members in attendance, thank you Patrick Nelson, PT, Amin Saab, PT, Lisa Burdick, PTA, Kelsey, and Beth for all the work it takes to host and for your interest and questions throughout the weekend.
