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Brian Rothbart, DPM, PhD, DN recently emailed me his most recent publication titled “Prescriptive Proprioceptive Insoles and Dental Orthotics Change the Frontal Plane Position of the Atlas (C1), Mastoid, Malar, Temporal, and Sphenoid Bones: A Preliminary Study”. This article will surely be enjoyed by PRI enthusiasts across the country!

This article has been added to the PRI library, as well as the reference list for the Impingement & Instability and Cervical-Cranio-Mandibular Restoration courses. The results of this study do support that changes in frontal plane position of the cranial and atlas bones can occur when using proprioceptive insoles and/or dental orthotics.

We are excited to announce and congratulate the Postural Restoration Trained Class of 2014! PRT is the result of completing multiple advanced PRI courses, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the science through completion of the PRT application, and successfully participating in practical and analytical testing. Four individuals earned the designation of Postural Restoration Trained (PRT) under the direction of Ron Hruska, Jason Masek and Jennifer Gloystein.

The Postural Restoration Institute® established this credentialing process in 2011 as a way to recognize and identify individuals with advanced training, extraordinary interest and devotion to the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns and the influence of polyarticular chains of muscles on the human body as defined by the Postural Restoration Institute®.  The PRT credential is available to Certified Athletic Trainers and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists who have completed the requirements. With the addition of this class, there are now 18 PRT professionals throughout the U.S.

PRT credentialed athletic trainers and strength and conditioning specialists offer a unique approach to physical medicine called Postural Restoration. This approach addresses underlying biomechanics which can often lead to symptoms of pain and dysfunction. All mechanical influences on the body that restrict movement and contribute to improper joint and muscle position are considered, examined, and assessed. Techniques are utilized to restore proper alignment of the body while proper respiratory dynamics are considered. Treatment encompasses prevention and lifetime integration for long-term successful outcomes.

Congratulations!

Pictured from left to right (front row: Akihito Tajima, Heidi Johnson, Sayuri Hiraishi, Sue Walsh, Jennifer Gloystein, Ron Hruska; second row: Jason Masek, Caleb Chiu, Mark Cairns, Andrew Hauser, Jolene Emricson, and Lilla Marhefka).

Don't miss out on our 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Integration Symposium, which will bring together six highly regarded professionals to share their expertise on the subject of Gas & Gravity!

We are so excited to announce this year's speakers:Dr. Paul Hodges, Emily Soiney, Susan Henning, Ron Hruska, Clayton Anderson and Chris Poulin.

To see the full two-day agenda, CLICK HERE.

The Symposium will be in Lincoln, NE on April 10-11th, and registration is available online. Don't miss out, Register Now to secure your seat!

Don't miss out on Myokinematic Restoration in Coppell, TX on February 8-9th with Jen Poulin! Coppell is a suburb just Northwest of Dallas. The Early Registration deadline in THIS Friday, January 10th so hurry and register today. Only a few more registrations are needed to confirm this introductory course!

Happy New Year! You know it's going to be a great year when you start off with the comeback of PRI's favorite shoe…..the Asics Foundation 8!

We have added an additional Impingement & Instability course to the 2014 schedule in Woodbury, Minnesota. The course is scheduled for March 29-30th. CLICK HERE to register. We anticipate this course will fill quickly, so be sure to get your seat reserved soon!

We recently received an email about maxillary (palate) expanders in young children. To read this email and Ron’s response, CLICK HERE!

Happy Holidays from everyone at PRI! We hope you enjoy your family and travel safe. We will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th.

Click HERE to check out pictures from the PRC class of 2013!

Over the last few weeks, I've written a few articles that discuss, among other things, how we're incorporating PRI into our performance training programs that I thought may be of interest to you. You can check them out at the links below. Enjoy!

  1. Structural Adaptations Are Not Just A Hockey Problem
  2. The Truth About Corrective Exercise
  3. Individualizing Exercise In A Group Setting
  4. Dissecting The System

 –Kevin Neeld

We are excited to announce and congratulate the Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) Class of 2013! PRS is the result of completing multiple advanced PRI courses, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the science through completion of the PRC application, and successfully participating in practical and analytical testing. Twenty-six PT's and PTA's earned the designation of Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) under the direction of Ron Hruska, James Anderson, Mike Cantrell, and Jennifer Gloystein.

The Postural Restoration Institute established a certification process in 2004 as a way to recognize and identify those individuals with advanced training, extraordinary interest and devotion to the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns and the influence of polyarticular chains of muscles on the human body as defined by the Postural Restoration Institute. Certification is available to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and occupational therapists who have attended PRI courses, demonstrated a thorough understanding of the science through completion of the PRC application, and successfully participate in both clinical and analytical testing. To date 123 Therapists have earned the designation of Postural Restoration Certified (PRC).

Pictured from left to right are:(back row) James Anderson, Libby Campbell, Adam Van Nortwick, Tate Van Houten, Zach Hawthorne, Jon Schultz, Keitaro Abe; (middle row) Mike Cantrell, Luanne Gerhardt, Jamie Lochner, Tara Osborne, Lisa Kelly, Chad Rainey, Justin Kral, Erin Roosa, Cindy Anderson, Jason Hogan, Chris Krull; (front row) Jennifer Gloystein, Josefin Shakya, Evie Russell, Jean Masse, Adrian Baker, Tina Haiser, Ben Sudbeck, Heather Jenny, Betsy Baker-Bold, Cindy Rice, Brittany LaFountaine, and Ron Hruska.

East Valley Spine and Sports Medicine is looking for highly qualified candidates to join our team as we look to expand our practice into various parts of the Valley. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing, dynamic practice that offers an innovative and personal approach to spine and back pain management, sports medicine, physical therapy and injury prevention. We help our patients understand the biomechanics of their bodies natural movement, giving them the knowledge and tools to recover quickly and prevent additional injury. We pride ourselves in delivering excellent patient care. Our Therapists see only one patient per hour and we have seen remarkable results from the extra time and attention this allows.

Qualified candidates will be fully licensed in the state of Arizona, have working knowledge of Physical Therapy principles and standards, and should either be familiar with PRI or be interested in learning. We offer a strong, competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates should email us at wthomson@eastvalleyspineandsports.com with their resume and salary requirements.