The Postural Restoration Institute has established a credentialing process for athletic trainers, athletic therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, exercise physiologists, and fitness professionals 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. Postural Restoration Trained™ (PRT) is a credential available to Athletic Trainers (with Certification through the BOC), Athletic Therapists (with Certification through the CATA), Strength and Conditioning Coaches (with CSCS Certification through the NSCA or SCCC Certification through the CSCCa), Certified Special Population Specialist (with CSPS Certification through the NSCA, and completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree), Exercise Physiologists (with Certification through the ACSM), Registered Kinesiologists (with certification through the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (COKO), who have attended PRI courses, demonstrated a thorough understanding of the science through completion of the PRT Application and successfully participated in both clinical and analytical testing. To date, 72 individuals have earned the designation of Postural Restoration Trained™ (PRT) under the direction of Ron Hruska.
PRT Application Deadline
October 15, 2024* (for testing on January 12-13, 2025)
*Applications are accepted throughout the year, and applicants will receive feedback from the review committee within two months. A minimum of 4 candidates must be accepted for testing to occur each year.
**PRT Summer Testing is offered every 3 years. The next summer testing will take place in 2027.
Please send two copies of your completed PRT application by mail (email is accepted for international applications only) to the address below. Applications for January testing must be received by October 15th.
Postural Restoration Institute
Jennifer Platt, Director of Education and Credentialing
5255 R Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
platt.jennifer@posturalrestoration.com
Applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. Once received, your application will be reviewed by our PRT Application Review Committee and you will be notified of their feedback and comments within two months. If you choose to complete the process after consideration of all reviewer’s feedback, a two-day practical and analytical testing process will take place at the Postural Restoration Institute in Lincoln, NE. To review Jen’s blog with tips for preparing your PRT application, CLICK HERE.
The PRI Credentialing Scholarship is available to candidates who may otherwise be dissuaded from applying for PRC or PRT credentialing solely by their current financial circumstances. Scholarship essays are due on June 15th each year, and the essays will be reviewed by the PRI Directors. In your essay, please share your story of how you got to where you are (i.e. how you became interested in PRI, do you have any mentors or colleagues supporting you on this education journey, etc.), your current professional and financial situation, what PRI credentialing means to you, and why you feel you are deserving of the scholarship. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please email your essay to Jennifer Platt by June 15th.
Each year, the scholarship recipient will be notified by July 15th. If the recipient does not accept the scholarship and complete the credentialing application and testing that year, the scholarship will be awarded to an alternate. Depending on the number of applications each year, the Board of Directors may choose to select more than one scholarship recipient.
“The PRT credentialing process was an all around amazing experience and one of the best of my career. First, going through the in-depth application process helps to challenge and grow your knowledge base and thought process while helping you to review and master so many details that go into the great science and practice of PRI. You have no choice but to get better as you go through all of the steps. Visiting the Institute and sitting for testing is an extremely rewarding experience that will test your thought process even farther. Having the opportunity to work with and learn from brilliant people like Ron and Jen and other applicants is an experience that anybody should be excited and grateful to go through. If you love PRI, have been studying and practicing the science for awhile and want to take your understanding and ability to utilize principles and applications to the next level, then just do it and don’t look back!”
– Nick Rosencutter, CSCS, LMT, NSCA-CPT, PRT
Fifth Dimension Fitness – Greenfield, WI
“Sitting for the PRT was the most fulfilling endeavor of my professional career. Having spent time in the private, collegiate, professional, and tactical settings, holding a graduate degree and 12 certifications through 11 organizations, and having participated in, contributed to, and organized both conferences and summits, this was unquestionably the most dense, challenging, and rewarding experience of my 14 years in the field. There is a lot of curiosity as to what the Postural Restoration Institute is and if the principles they espouse are applicable in the realm of performance. Put succinctly, the Postural Restoration Institute provides a universally applicable model of expression: a framework for how we navigate the world. Whether you want to better understand the myokinmatics of gait, bridge the gap between performance and rehabilitation, or begin exploring systemic integration, you will find direction in the Postural Restoration Institute’s paradigm. The opportunity to spend a weekend in a room with Ron, Jen, Dan, and the rest of the PRI family was well worth the cost of the application alone. For anyone considering the process, it is one I feel confident saying, you will not regret pursuing.”
– Colin Kidwell, CSCS, PRT
United States Naval Special Warfare Human Performance Program
“In a day and age where so many experiences are simply transactional, it is rare to have an educational experience where you feel “seen”. The PRT process was in many ways a therapeutic process in and of itself, just for that reason. The instructors were passionate, supportive, and welcoming. I cannot recommend this process enough. I walked away with a renewed passion for the science of PRI.”
– Colby Mamigonian, CSCS, PRT
“I really enjoyed the whole process, everything from taking the courses, all the review you have to do to complete the application, and especially the opportunity to spend 2 days with Ron, Jen and Jason. From start to finish it was a big commitment, but also one of the most rewarding things I’ve done.
In pro sports we spend a lot of time talking about culture… What do we want it to be? How do we create it? How do we instill it in people we bring into the organization? It’s a hard thing to define, but you know when you have it and you sure know when you don’t have it. One thing that’s always struck me about the Institute is the culture, every experience has been positive, supportive, and about helping others grow. So I want to thank you guys, I’m proud to be a part of it.”
– Jon Sanderson, ATC, CATC, RMT, PRT
Vancouver Canucks – Vancouver, British Columbia
“I have never experienced such a positive learning environment. It was an opportunity to learn, constructively criticize, and allow for growth on many levels.”
– Steve Lintern, MS, ATC, CSCS, PRT
Tulsa Oilers/Lintern Athletic Integration Center – Tulsa, OK
“I have been through a few certifications throughout my educational journey and the PRT was by far the most impressive one yet. The Institute has a great understanding of how to guide someone through this journey from the classes that they require to the application process. Each candidate was and still is treated as a part of the Postural Restoration community and the staff was amazing at assisting us along the way with any questions or struggles we were encountering. You could tell that they truly cared about your learning process and wanted you to gain a better understanding and appreciation for the science. I can say that I 100% learned more about myself and Postural Restoration throughout this journey. I highly recommend taking the leap and going through the PRT process if you are considering it.”
– Diane Banderas, MS, CSCS, PRT
The Xplosive Edge – Omaha, NE
“After Myokin in the Spring of 2013, I took all the home study courses and eventually began attending live seminars. In retrospect, this was good for me, because if I had taken the live seminars first, I would have been completely lost. While I studied functional anatomy as much as I could, I never saw it mentioned anywhere that the human body was inherently asymmetrical. PRI presented me with the way the body truly operates. I was exposed to a whole new paradigm, a paradigm that the mainstream fitness and rehabilitation world were largely unaware of. In a sense, I had to unlearn everything I had previously learned, and realize that my previous understanding of the body only applied after restoring tri-planar movement through a pelvis, ribcage, and neck.
After about three years of seminars, study, and using PRI in my personal training business, I sent in my application for PRT credentialing and it was accepted. My excitement grew throughout the late fall and early winter. I was finally going to see the home of the PRI movement that had changed my physical, emotional, and intellectual life.
My expectations were surpassed. There was a lively “meet and greet” on the Sunday night that everyone arrived, where I was able to meet the other members of the PRT class. The PRI facility is beautiful and very comfortable for learning. It’s design alone stimulates intellectual thought. And, happily for me, they provided breakfast and unlimited coffee every morning. The people who spent the most time with us, Ron, Jen, Matt, Hannah, and Neil Rampe, head trainer of the LA Dodgers, were all as nice as can be.
The thing that inspired me the most, however, was how much time they spent getting to know us as individuals. They wanted to know our stories; how we ended up in Lincoln, Nebraska on a frigid January weekend. They wanted to know what motivated us. What drives us to keep learning about PRI. And lets face it, being a PRI minded person can be a lonely experience, simply because so few people understand it at this point in time. Going through the PRT credentialing process let me know that not only are other people really excited about PRI, but it gave me the sense that I am part of a larger and growing community, even though I work alone in New Jersey.
It’s comforting to know that there are people out there that understand what makes me tick: people that think how I think; who get excited about esoteric subjects; who understand my intellectual interests. They exist. They are welcoming. They are the Postural Restoration Institute. And I’m proud to be a part of them.”
– Neil Hallinan, CSCS, PRT
“Stop whatever you are reading or studying and enroll in a PRI course now! In twenty-five years of research and studying PRI completely revolutionized the way I think about the organization of the body and how to work with it. The principles taught in these courses apply to everyone regardless of age or fitness level and greatly improve overall health, movement and performance.
The approach is simple – breathing and alignment – but the concepts are specific and scientific. The coursework will challenge your beliefs as well as your intellect but don’t be dissuaded. The live courses are amazing and the attendees all experts in their fields. I was also thankful for the home study options so I could rewind and repeat as often as necessary. The exams provided feedback about my level of understanding and gave me the confidence to apply for the Postural Restoration Trained program.
PRI/PRT is, by far, the most extensive education program I’ve ever undertaken and provided the most applicable information for everyone in my practice. It’s a level beyond and it is the accomplishment and designation that I am most proud of in my career.”
– Beth Kais, CSCS, PRT
“The Postural Restoration Institute provides cutting-edge knowledge and skills that directly align with my philosophy as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach. The PRI staff invests a great deal of time and energy into the curriculum and personal development of each individual professional pursuing the PRT credentialing program.”
– Betsy Feutz, MS, ATC, CSCS, PRT
“Obtaining the PRT was more than just taking another test to add letters behind my name. It was an opportunity to challenge myself to move to the next level in an area I am passionate about. The 2 days at spent at PRT testing weren’t the end of over 2 years of studying, but the beginning of moving forward with an organization that is quietly changing the way we treat the human body. I highly encourage anyone who has met the PRT requirements to take the next step to obtain the PRT credentials.”
– Tim Dempsey, CSCS, PRT
“The PRT credentialing process was a wonderfully fulfilling experience. The challenge of putting together the application combined with the nurturing environment of the testing phase in Lincoln was such an impactful learning opportunity. All of the Institute’s staff members involved with the process in addition to my fellow applicants were fantastic in both professional quality and character. I am certainly proud to have earned the PRT designation in the eyes of the Postural Restoration Institute.”
– Ryan DiPanfilo, ATC, CSCS, PRT
“PRT credentialing process was a great learning experience for me from application to credentialing exam. Those two days were very special moments for me in terms of integrating PRI together and being a part of PRI family! “
– Takashi Onuki, ATC, CSCS, PRT
“It was one of the most meaningful two days that I have ever had! Thank you guys so much for providing us this opportunity.”
– Akihito Tajima, ATC, PEC, PRT
“Everything was great! Really good stimulated critical thinking and application of the information. The two days flowed really well and built off of everything before it. The application process was a great learning experience in itself.”
– Andrew Hauser, ATC, CSCS, PRT
“While the application process was quite rigorous, it sets a high standard and I feel confident with my colleagues’ passion, intellect and knowledge regarding PRI. The credentialing process was a complete joy and an additional learning process!”
– Lilla Marhefka, PhD, HFS, CES, CSCS, PRT
The designation of Postural Restoration Trained (PRT) was established in order to:
While no application fee is required, a one-time fee of $2000 will be due prior to the two day credentialing process. This is the only monetary requirement and credentialing will not require renewal. This fee directly offsets costs associated with testing, assessing competency, and completing the credentialing process. The fee will also assist us in developing the process, advancing individual knowledge of Postural Restoration Institute™ concepts, and in growing a network of professional support. Those who earn the designation of PRT will receive quarterly updates, ongoing clinical discussion and dialogue, discounted course tuition for select PRI courses, advertising and promotional opportunities, and other benefits to be determined by the Postural Restoration Institute®.
Yes. Your complete application must be mailed and received (email is available for international applicants) by PRI on or before October 15th for testing the following January. A summer testing date will be offered once every 3 years, beginning in June 2017. In a year when a summer testing date is offered, applications for the summer testing date are due on or before March 15th.
Applications are accepted throughout the year, and applicants will receive feedback from the application review committee within two months.
You are eligible to apply if you are an athletic trainer with current certification by the Board of Certification (BOC). Verification of current certification status is needed (electronic or written). For more information about certification through the BOC, click here.
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You are eligible to apply if you are an athletic therapist with current certification by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA). Verification of certification status is needed (electronic or written). For more information about certification through the CATA, click here.
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You are eligible to apply if you have earned the CSCS credential through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). Verification of current credential status is needed (electronic or written). For more information about the CSCS credential, click here.
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You are eligible to apply if you have earned the SCCC Certification through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa). Verification of current certification status is needed (electronic or written). For more information about the SCCC credential, click here.
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You are eligible to apply if you have earned the Certified Special Population Specialist (CSPS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). For more information about the CSPS credential, click here.
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You are eligible to apply if you have earned the Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). For more information about the ACSM-EP credential, click here.
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You are eligible to apply if you have earned the Registered Kinesiologist through the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (COKO). Verification of current certification status is needed.
In addition to holding eligible certification through the BOC, CATA, CSCS or CSPS* credentials through the NSCA, SCCC certification through the CSCCa, or Exercise Physiologist Certification through the ACSM, you must also have completed the following PRI sponsored courses: Myokinematic Restoration, Postural Respiration, Pelvis Restoration, and Impingement & Instability. Please note that Impingement & Instability is offered immediately prior to PRT testing for the annual January testing date, and you can apply for PRT indicating your intention to complete this course immediately prior to testing.
*If you hold the CSPS credential through the NSCA, you must also provide verification of a completed Bachelor’s degree or higher degree when submitting your PRT application.
PRI strongly recommends experience and implementation of Postural Restoration concepts for 2-3 years before applying for PRT.
While we encourage and anticipate a high level of involvement from PRT individuals, credentialing status will not be affected by future Postural Restoration Institute® support and involvement*. In good faith, we ask that you keep abreast of all Postural Restoration Institute® activity and development. If other requirements are deemed appropriate in the future they will be determined with the involvement and support of the Postural Restoration Institute Board of Directors.
*For the sake of patients or clients seeking a credentialed provider on the PRI “Find a Provider” webpage, only credentialed providers who have taken a PRI course or completed credentialing within the past 5 years, will be listed on the “Find a Provider” webpage. The PRI courses that each credentialed provider have completed are also listed on each individual’s Find a Provider page.
If you choose to complete the PRT application by the October 15th application deadline and are encouraged to proceed through the process, you will be contacted between November 15th and December 1st. Testing will take place for two days following our Impingement & Instability course each January at the Postural Restoration Institute™ in Lincoln, Nebraska. Beginning in 2017, a summer testing date will be offered once every 3 years, in addition to the annual January testing date. Testing is an educational and learning process that will include both clinical and analytical written examination.
Based on previous applications, we suggest the following journals:
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