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PRI INTEGRATION FOR GERIATRICS: Restoring Alternating Function in the Immobile, Frail and Chronic

Postural Restoration Institute

Objectives

Understand the influence of asymmetrical breathing on tri-planar gait dynamics and functional performance.
Recognize the human asymmetrical patterns that can negatively influence alternating reciprocal motion in the bed, recliner, chair and upright positions.
Assess movement dysfunction by breaking down the essential components of early stance, late stance and swing in gait.
Design a functional program using PRI concepts and techniques to restore alternating reciprocal function across the pelvis, thorax and extremities.

Target Audience

Physical Therapists and PT Assistants
Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants

Other Healthcare Professionals
PRI welcomes any interested healthcare professional to attend our courses. Attendees are responsible for following their state statutes regulating their professional practice. A certificate will be awarded to registrants upon completion of this course or any of the other PRI courses.

Confirmation Notes

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.
Approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for Category 1 continuing education credit. Course approval #0664. Approval valid January 1, 2018-December 31, 2018.
Approved by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Approval valid February 18, 2016– February 17, 2019.

Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) recognizes PRI as an Approved Provider of continuing education. AOTA Provider #6596. Please note that the assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Chiropractors
In the states where PRI is sponsoring courses and where approval through state licensing agencies is required, PRI will apply for approval for CEUs for Chiropractors.
Approved by the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners for 15 regular units of instruction for 2017 course dates.

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 not valid for New York licensed massage therapists.

Other Healthcare and Fitness Professionals
PRI Welcomes any interested healthcare or fitness professional to attend our courses. Attendees are responsible for following their state statues regulating their professional practice as they integrate interdisciplinary PRI concepts.

Agenda

Day One
7:30am - 8:00am Registration and Light Breakfast 8:00am - 10:00am Introduction to PRI and the Patterned Human Body 10:00am - 10:15am Break 10:15am - 12:00pm The Influence of Respiration and Zone of Apposition (ZOA) on PRI Assessment Tests 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch (on your own) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Overview of the Thorax and Shoulder (BC) Pattern as Related to Respiration Sidelying Shoulder Horizontal Abduction Test (Lab) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Overview of the Pelvis and Hip (AIC) Pattern as Related to Stance and Swing Phases of Gait 3:00pm - 3:15pm Break 3:15pm - 4:00pm Seated Gait Integration Test (Lab) 4:00pm - 5:00pm The Influence of the Left AIC Pattern on the Foot and Ankle Seated Eversion with Hip Abduction Test (Lab)

Day Two
7:45am - 8:00am Sign-In and Light Breakfast 8:00am - 9:00am Managing Functional Routines in the Home 9:00am - 10:00am Bed Mobility: Improving Self-Mobility Treatment Recommendations (Lab) 10:00am - 10:15am Break 10:15am - 12:00pm Transfers: Improving Self-Mobility Treatment Recommendations (Lab) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch (on your own) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Balance: Improving Single Leg Mobility Treatment Recommendations (Lab) 3:00pm - 3:15pm Break 3:15pm - 4:00pm ADL and Pre-Gait Training 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gait: Improving Floor Mobility Treatment Recommendations (Lab)

Description

This advanced lecture and lab course is designed to help clinicians restore gait dynamics and functional performance when working with geriatric populations or the immobile, frail or chronic of any age. Participants will gain an appreciation for PRI fundamental principles and the common asymmetrical patterns that can lead to faulty movement, pathomechanics and pain. PRI assessment tests designed specifically for geriatrics and low functioning patients, clients or athletes will be introduced to guide exercise selection, program planning and to monitor progress. Treatment recommendations are designed specifically for geriatric and low functioning populations to help them deliver successful treatment outcomes when traditional PRI positions and activities may not be well tolerated. Respiration and alternating reciprocal movement will be emphasized during program development and lab experiences to help restore ADL function, bed mobility, transfer ability, dynamic balance and gait performance.
Register 30 days prior to course date for $50 off!

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