Live Stream courses will take place from 8am-5pm CT each day, and certificates of completion/CE credit will be awarded the following week after completion of the course evaluation survey and short post-test. For more information on whether your state/organization is approved for CE approval, please click on the “CE Approval” tab. Live Stream courses will be engaging, interactive and include demonstration of objective testing and/or non-manual techniques, in addition to course attendees being able to ask questions throughout the course. All that’s needed on your end is reliable internet access, a webcam, microphone and speaker (or a smart phone can be used if you do not have a computer or laptop with this capability) to utilize ZOOM for the live stream course. The ZOOM links for the live stream course will be included in the confirmation email. The course manual will be shipped directly to you 1-2 weeks before the course. *International registrants are discounted $30 since we do not ship manuals internationally, however you will be able to print the digital manual if you so choose. A digital version of the course manual will be added to your PRI account the week of the course. In addition, participants will receive access to the recording of the live stream course for 14 days to review the material, and re-watch any material that may have been missed due to connection issues. Those who attend in-person during a live streamed course will also receive access to the recording for 14 days. Extensions beyond this 14 day review are not available. ***Please note: In order to receive access to the recording for review, you must participate in person on the Live Stream course with your camera on for at least half of the course (7.5 hours). If you sign up for the course and do not participate in at least 7.5 hours of the live stream, you will not receive the recording and you will not be refunded. Also, once course manuals have been shipped (or the digital version has been added to your account), there will be no refunds for cancellations.***

• Recognize patterned occlusal pathomechanics and their possible underlying biomechanical contribution.
• Outline the influences on occlusal interferences and orientation of teeth from temporal bone orientation and temporal muscle activity.
• Correlate outcomes of straight leg raise, standing lateral shift and overhead reach with occlusal influences prior to and following fabrication and equilibration of mandibular occipital integrated occlusal orthotics.
• Outline how to optimize oral and body posture through collaborative integration between the dentist and the functional movement specialist using non-manual PRI techniques and oral appliance equilibration.

Day One

 Day Two

Occlusal Cervical Restoration Reference List

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• Ferrario VF, Sforza C, et al. Occlusion and center of foot pressure variation: is there a relationship? J Prosthet Dent. 1996 Sep; 76(3):302-308.
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• Ionita C, et al. Methods of postural analysis in connection with the stomatognathic system. A systematic review. Journal of Medicine and Life. April 2023;16(4):507-514.
• Kirimoto H, Seki Y, et al. Differential roles of periodontal mechanoreceptors of working-side posterior teeth in triggering nonworking-side temporalis activities. J Med Dent Sci. 2003 Mar; 50(1):47-52.
• Klineberg I, Eckert SE. Functional occlusion in restorative dentistry and prosthodontics. Elsevier. St. Louis, Missouri; (2016).
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Dental Malocclusion Influences on Scoliosis Reference List

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The PRI Benefits of Using a Mandibular Versus a Maxillary Applicance

“Chewing Considerations” From a PRI Perspective

Airflow and the Mandibular Orthotic – The Reasoning and Rationale for PRI Recommendations

Licensed Physical Therapists and PT Assistants

Licensed Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants

Licensed Chiropractors

Dentists and Dental Assistants

Certified Athletic Trainers

Certified Strength & Conditioning Coaches

Certified Personal Trainers

Licensed Massage Therapists

Other Healthcare and Fitness Professionals
PRI welcomes any licensed healthcare or certified fitness professional to attend our courses. You may be asked to submit your license to practice as a healthcare professional or qualified fitness or strength coach certification (though an organization that is recognized in the United States) to attend PRI courses. Students studying to become a healthcare or fitness professional at an accredited university are encouraged to enroll, and may be asked to provide enrollment status and program/degree information. If you have questions about whether you are eligible to complete PRI courses, please contact us. Attendees are responsible for following their state statutes regulating their professional practice. A certificate will be awarded to attendees upon completion of this course or any of the other PRI courses.

Accessible Learning Environments
All participants in Postural Restoration Institute™ (PRI) continuing education courses are entitled to an accessible, accommodating, and supportive teaching and learning environment. Participants have the right to request accommodations and the responsibility to provide disability documentation that supports those requests. PRI has the right to establish eligibility guidelines in accordance with both law and policy regarding disability and provide those accommodations that appropriately provide equal access to the programs and activities it sponsors.

A Certificate of Completion for 15 contact hours is awarded to attendees upon the successful completion of this course. Before attending a course, please verify CEU acceptance with your profession’s regulating body.

Physical Therapists and PT Assistants

In the states where PRI is sponsoring courses and where approval through state American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or licensing agencies is required, PRI will apply for approval for CEUs for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

• The following states accept other state approval and thus would honor this course as an approved course: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.
• Approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 15 continuing competence units (CCUs) for PTs and PTAs. Course approval #76150TX. Approval valid October 14, 2022 – October 14, 2024.
• Approved by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Approval valid February 18, 2022 – February 17, 2025.
• Approved by the California Physical Therapy Association for 1.5 CEUs. Approval valid March 1, 2024 – March 1, 2025. CPTA #23-625. *Approval valid only for courses offered in the state of California & live streams. If you attend this course outside the state of California, you will need to submit an individual CEU approval application with the CPTA.
• Approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Association for 15 CE Hours.Course Approval #205-9095. Approval valid January 1, 2024 – January 1, 2025.

Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants

PRI is no longer recognized as an Approved Provider through the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Many states do not require any sort of pre-approval process. And of the ones that do, most state licensure boards allow self-submission of CE programs. Please check with your state licensure board to determine if you will be able to submit PRI courses for CE hours.

Chiropractors

In the states where PRI is sponsoring courses and where approval through state licensing agencies is required, PRI will look into applying for CEUs for Chiropractors (upon request).

• Approved by the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners for 15 regular units of instruction for 2024 course dates.
• Approved by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Approval valid February 18, 2022 – February 17, 2025.

Athletic Trainers

• Postural Restoration Institute (BOC AP# P2376) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 15 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Massage Therapists

PRI is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider number 451877-12. *Approval applies to select live courses only. This live course is approved. **Approval not valid for New York licensed massage therapists.

Other Healthcare and Fitness Professionals
PRI welcomes any licensed healthcare or certified fitness professional to attend our courses. You may be asked to submit your license to practice as a healthcare professional or qualified fitness or strength coach certification (though an organization that is recognized in the United States) to attend PRI courses. Students studying to become a healthcare or fitness professional at an accredited universtity are encouraged to enroll, and may be asked to provide enrollment status and program/degree information. If you have questions about whether you are eligible to complete PRI courses, please contact us. Attendees are responsible for following their state statutes regulating their professional practice. A certificate will be awarded to attendees upon completion of this course or any of the other PRI courses.

PRI reserves the right to cancel and refund a course attendee’s registration if any concerns arise regarding the course attendee’s qualifications as a healthcare or fitness professional, copyright infringement, or any other illegal activity involving PRI copyrighted materials. International attendees may be required to review and sign a Copyright and Intellectual Property Recognition and Disclosure Contract prior to receiving access to course materials.

A Certificate of Completion for 15 contact hours is awarded to attendees upon the successful completion of this course. Before attending a course, please verify CEU acceptance with your profession’s regulating body.

Physical Therapists and PT Assistants

In the states where PRI is sponsoring courses and where approval through state American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or licensing agencies is required, PRI will apply for approval for CEUs for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

• The following states accept other state approval and thus would honor this course as an approved course: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.
• Approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 15 continuing competence units (CCUs) for PTs and PTAs. Course approval #76150TX. Approval valid October 14, 2022 – October 14, 2024.
• Approved by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Approval valid February 18, 2022 – February 17, 2025.
• Approved by the California Physical Therapy Association for 1.5 CEUs. Approval valid March 1, 2024 – March 1, 2025. CPTA #23-625. *Approval valid only for courses offered in the state of California & live streams. If you attend this course outside the state of California, you will need to submit an individual CEU approval application with the CPTA.
• Approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Association for 15 CE Hours.Course Approval #205-9095. Approval valid January 1, 2024 – January 1, 2025.
• Approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 15 hours. Course Approval #9654. Approval valid January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. *Approved for live stream courses only.

Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants

PRI is no longer recognized as an Approved Provider through the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Many states do not require any sort of pre-approval process. And of the ones that do, most state licensure boards allow self-submission of CE programs. Please check with your state licensure board to determine if you will be able to submit PRI courses for CE hours.

Chiropractors

In the states where PRI is sponsoring courses and where approval through state licensing agencies is required, PRI will look into applying for CEUs for Chiropractors (upon request).

• Approved by the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners for 15 regular units of instruction for 2024 course dates.
• Approved by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Approval valid February 18, 2022 – February 17, 2025.

Athletic Trainers

• Postural Restoration Institute (BOC AP# P2376) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 15 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Massage Therapists

PRI is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider number 451877-12. *Approval applies to select live courses only. This live course is approved. **Approval not valid for New York licensed massage therapists.

Other Healthcare and Fitness Professionals
PRI welcomes any licensed healthcare or certified fitness professional to attend our courses. You may be asked to submit your license to practice as a healthcare professional or qualified fitness or strength coach certification (though an organization that is recognized in the United States) to attend PRI courses. Students studying to become a healthcare or fitness professional at an accredited universtity are encouraged to enroll, and may be asked to provide enrollment status and program/degree information. If you have questions about whether you are eligible to complete PRI courses, please contact us. Attendees are responsible for following their state statutes regulating their professional practice. A certificate will be awarded to attendees upon completion of this course or any of the other PRI courses.

PRI reserves the right to cancel and refund a course attendee’s registration if any concerns arise regarding the course attendee’s qualifications as a healthcare or fitness professional, copyright infringement, or any other illegal activity involving PRI copyrighted materials. International attendees may be required to review and sign a Copyright and Intellectual Property Recognition and Disclosure Contract prior to receiving access to course materials.

• Wow! Ron is a gift. I really appreciated how much time he took to answer my questions. |Live Stream, October 2023
• It was nice to see correlation of the teeth with the feet and how the position of the teeth is affected by how we use our body. The compensation that the teeth make in regards to the stress of our postural influences will aide in decision making for treatment and rationale for need of a PRI occlusal appliance. |Live Stream, October 2023
• Ron has done an extraordinary job of pulling research from a multitude of sources throughout different professions and assimilated together rational for why and how PRI concepts exist and should guide treatment. | Live Stream, April 2023
• It is a rare joy and privilege to learn from such an impassioned teacher and practitioner as Ron. It moves you to action. I don’t write that lightly. Thank you. | Live Stream, April 2023
• Just absolutely amazing!!!! I couldn’t get the info written down fast enough! we are so lucky to have this science and Ron’s dedication to spreading it and teaching it. | Live Stream, October 2022
• Mind Blown, Again. As always Ron is great at helping apply complex concepts to clinical practice. Great for anyone who wants to learn more about maximizing patient outcomes. Highly Recommend. | Live Stream, October 2022
  I am happy the dentist I brought is going to work with me to achieve greater outcomes. I cannot do this without her. It also helped that we already have attended other courses (non-PRI) together as well. We already are on the same page. | Live Stream
• I know my dentist really appreciated this course and is looking forward to working together to improve patient outcomes. | Live Stream
• It is really great to have the dentist we brought understand that there are these relationships happening all around the world and that we are on to something that is going to help a lot more people. | Live Stream
• Really enjoyed it. Challenges me to extend my knowledge base and understanding of humans. | Live Stream
• I took this course mainly to learn about how occlusion plays a role in influencing the patterns outlined by the institute. What I didn’t expect was how well this course tied together many PRI concepts in a very simple and easily understood manner. I would recommend this course to anybody who uses PRI regardless of whether they are looking to be part of an interdisciplinary team or not. I have no doubt this course will improve their understanding of the science as well as patient outcomes. | Live Stream
• This course is imperative for every practitioner, especially if you want what is best for your patients. I think this course should be the next in line following the primary courses, especially if you are interested in pursuing PRT or PRC. The jaw and eyes are a system that trumps all outcomes for my patients!! If I did not have a better understanding of this natural, neurological bias of teeth and vision, then my patients are the ones that can not cross over to the other side of improved health. You outdid yourself on this course, Ron! | Live Stream
• Thank you Ron. Great job of bringing dentists and PTs together, and talking to each discipline. | Coppell, TX
• Thanks Ron – As always, mind blown.| Coppell, TX
• Every dentist and their patients will benefit from this knowledge.| Coppell, TX
• The course was excellent. I am just starting learning how to apply it. I need to process the information, but it is definitely a holistic approach that is sorely needed. Keep it going!| New York, NY
• Ron, you provided plenty of useful explanations/rationales to assist PT’s with communicating with dentists for collaboration. Thank you for an outstanding course. Well-organized, well-done! | New York, NY
• Thank you for your interdisciplinary approach. Awesome to work with PTs so closely. | Lincoln, NE
• Wow! I’ve always been impressed with the content of PRI course material but this exceeded my expectations. Thanks Ron for all  of you dedication and hard work! | Lincoln, NE