We had a great time in Lincoln last weekend. I always enjoy making the trek 500 miles east of my home town to visit with the friendly people at the Institute and in Nebraska. The whole course benefited from the 4 rock stars in attendance: Heidi, Elizabeth, Lauren, and Max.
Heidi was a perfect example of a classic left AIC patterned individual who benefited from left AF IR integration and supportive ligamentous muscle. She was a champion demonstrating challenging non-manual techniques for the camera and the folks at home online.
Lauren was an exceptional example of a bilateral AIC human trending towards swing phase of gait on both legs. We utilized a balloon to help achieve an exhalation state of the diaphragm to give her a chance to better access stance phase muscles on both sides. Something we can all likely benefit from!
Elizabeth came on day one of the course in a neutral pelvic position, thanks to seeing a PRI therapist the day before! She provided a fantastic example of what a common visit 2 PRI intervention may look like. She was neutral, so that means we can “start” our PRI intervention! We all learned how to use and interpret the Hruska Adduction Lift Test to guide our treatment progression after sufficiently inhibiting the AIC polyarticular chain of muscles.
Max also came into the course in a neutral pelvic position with strong tendencies to over-utilize his bilateral AIC muscles for forward locomotion and upright management of gravity. This provided the class an excellent opportunity to observe the importance of paraspinal and gastric inhibition towards the end of day 2.
Thank you all who joined online. It was special for me and an honor to be able to communicate the PRI science around the world. Thank you for your participation and questions as well!
