Revolutionary Approach to Physical Medicine

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Education & Services For Improved Pathways of Physical Medicine

The Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) was established in 2000 to explore and explain the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns and the influence of polyarticular chains of muscles.

The Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) is a continuing education institute that was established in 2000 to explore and explain the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns and the influence of polyarticular chains of muscles. We offer 12 post-graduate level courses, in addition to an annual PRI Interdisciplinary Studies Summit, and we welcome any licensed healthcare or certified fitness professional to attend our courses. Professional credentialing opportunities (PRC, PRT and PRP Japan) are available to qualified professionals.

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The human body is not symmetrical. The neurological, circulatory, muscular and visual systems (just to name a few) are not the same on the left side of the body as they are on the right. The Postural Restoration Institute^® was established in 2000, to help healthcare and fitness professionals recognize this underlying asymmetry of these systems in our body, and the postural imbalances and patterns associated with dominant, unconscious or conscious overuse, of one side of the body; our right side.

PRI credentialed providers 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. Non-manual and manual techniques are utilized to restore proper alignment of the body while proper respiratory dynamics are considered. Management encompasses prevention and lifetime integration for long-term successful outcomes.

PRI credentialed providers have completed multiple advanced PRI courses, demonstrated a thorough understanding of the primary concepts through completion of an in-depth application process, and successfully participated in both practical and analytical testing onsite in Lincoln, Nebraska.

We do not see patients here at the Postural Restoration Institute, however we can help you Find a Provider near you (see map below)!

Patient Guide

This 16-page guide outlines several daily activities which are commonly performed in dominant or patterned positions, and demonstrates alternate ways and instruction to perform them.

PRI Living

Learn how PRI can help with everyday tasks such as breathing, eating, office work, sleeping, speaking, standing, and walking.

Articles

PRI has been featured in numerous magazine articles, newsletters and peer reviewed journals.

Athletics

If you are an athlete, PRI can help you maximize your performance. We have general athletic performance tips as well as tips for specific sports.

Webinars

Learn more about foundational concepts related to PRI with our collection of free webinars with founder, Ron Hruska.

Postcasts

The PRI podcast features professionals from various Healthcare and Fitness settings, discussing the use of the science of Postural Restoration® and how it is implemented within these fields.

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Keitaro Abe

Postural Restoration Certified

Yoshikatsu Abe

Postural Restoration Trained

Kasey Aikin Ratliff

Postural Restoration Certified

Hironobu Ajiro

Postural Restoration Provider

Yusuke Akiba

Postural Restoration Provider

Brent Albrecht

Postural Restoration Trained

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Postural Restoration Certified™ (PRC) professionals are Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Chiropractors and Occupational Therapists who have completed the Postural Restoration Certified™ credentialing program.

Postural Restoration Trained™ (PRT) professionals are Athletic Trainers and Strength & Conditioning Coaches who have completed the Postural Restoration Trained™ credentialing program.

Postural Restoration Provider™ (PRP) professionals are healthcare and movement professionals in Japan, who have completed the Postural Restoration Provider™ credentialing program, offered through PRI Japan. The professional backgrounds of these healthcare and movement professionals are notably different than the individuals going through the available PRC and PRT Credentialing pathways here in the U.S. and the Postural Restoration Provider™ (PRP) Japan Credential is available to various healthcare and fitness professionals in Japan, who are appropriately applying the science of Postural Restoration®.

A Postural Restoration Center™ is a place of business where at least one individual is PRI Credentialed (PRC or PRT) and all other individuals on staff who are eligible for credentialing (which includes PTs, OTs, PTAs, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, Athletic Therapists, Strength & Conditioning Coaches with CSCS or SCCC credential, CSPS, and Exercise Physiologists), have completed two or more PRI-sponsored courses.

*To ensure that credentialed providers are keeping up with the progressive science and growth of Postural Restoration®, those listed on this page have taken a course or completed credentialing within the past 5 years. You can view the PRI® courses that each provider has completed by clicking on their individual page.

**If you are unable to find a PRI® credentialed provider in your area, please contact us to see if there is anyone who has taken PRI® courses near you.

What Patients are Saying

"I trust Dr. Erin implicitly and I recommend her to everyone I know for physical therapy! She is so thoughtful and thorough and is amazing at identifying the postural restoration techniques to make life changing adjustments. She listens to you and explains how shifts in your body mechanics ease pains and sets you up for success going forward. I am a busy professional, and I was getting frustrated by the constant aches and pains caused by my physically demanding job, Dr. Erin has helped me through many events, relieving my discomfort and empowering me to a healthier, more sustainable version of myself."
- Jackie

“As my daughter, Jenna, and I write this, we cannot speak highly enough about how Alex provided excellent care for Jenna. Jenna had Pectus Excavatum surgery at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in April 2023. We live 2 1/2 hours from Cincinnati and Jenna needed PT before and after surgery. Alex was recommended to us and honestly, we would have been lost without him. Having him in our area is a lifesaver. I sent his credentials to Cincinnati Children's PT and they said this would be great fit for Jenna. He focused on her posture, breathing, lung expansion and strengthening as well as adapting to her needs. Jenna is a swimmer on multiple swim teams as well as a high school soccer player. With Alex's help, she was able to return to competition in the pool and on the soccer field in a shorter amount of time.”
- Anne

“I came to the Hruska Clinic last November diagnosed with extreme anxiety and difficulty breathing. Torin became my PT, and he demonstrated such warm compassion and patience for my condition. I was having difficulty breathing deeply, and he started me slowly on a program that over two and half months helped me restore my ability to breathe deeply. I felt safe and confident in the exercises he demonstrated and gave me to do at home. I am so appreciative of his knowledge and care. Definitely five-star service.“

“The best way I can describe what Lori and the Hruska Clinic did for me is that they gave me my life back. I came to them with pain, migraines and a list of issues that to me, would never get better. Over the course of less than a year, Lori gave me a solution to every single issue and best of all, my pain and migraines went away entirely. I was able to get strong enough to learn how to downhill ski and start running again! Best of all, I know I have people on my team and strategies in my pocket when I need them again in the future. Thank you, Lori!”

“Jason is great. He helped me reach nearly pain-free status very quickly, after a different provider told me it would take a long time. Highly recommend.”

“Paige has been the first physical therapist that I've had to actually connect the structural pain I was feeling to my chronic illness (POTS). Being seen as a whole person rather than just distinct aches and illnesses has been so instrumental in helping me work towards long-term wellness versus just quick fixes. I have gained so much insight into how my body is working through her extremely knowledgeable care. Her joyful personality and love for her work shines through in every appointment! I have loved working with her and am excited to continue.”
- Betsy N.

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