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We invite you to explore our revolutionary approach to physical medicine. Within these pages you will find a wide scope of information about our science, course offerings, and educational resources designed for healthcare professionals, coaches and athletes of all ages and abilities. We are dedicated to education, research and the ongoing search for improved pathways of physical medicine. Thank you for visiting and please contact us if we can assist you in any way.

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Osteokinematic and Arthrokinematic Compensations

Osteokinematic and Arthrokinematic Compensations

Common compensations that are associated with a Left AIC pattern is a much discussed topic in all of our courses, especially Myokinematic Restoration.  To help course attendees out and anyone trying to understand how the body compensates for this pattern, James Anderson, MPT, PRC created a “user friendly” handout.  This diagram is now included in our Myokinematic Restoration course to help teach and educate!  To access the complete handout, click here!


Technique of the Week

Technique of the Week

It’s here!  We have updated the Technique of the Week from several weeks ago!  To access it, click here...or go to “Technique of the Week” under Resources


Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Wishing you all a happy & healthy new year!


Julie’s Story

Ron Hruska recently received the following email from a PRI trained therapist:

When I told Julie I had been to another of your courses, she asked if I had thanked you for fixing her headaches and jaw pain!  I admitted that I had not, so now I will.
Here is how you fixed Julie without ever meeting her:
You created Postural Restoration.
You taught PRI to Karen Jiran.
I took the Myokinematic Restoration Course at the APTA conference 2005 and learned about PRI.
Julie moved back to Minnesota from Seattle. 
We scheduled Julie an appointment to see Karen in Woodbury to evaluate her headaches and jaw pain.
Julie did her PRI exercises.
Gradually she had far fewer problems with her jaw and fewer headaches.  She could sleep better and had more energy. 
Julie got a job and bought her first car.
Julie now shares an apartment with her pug, Pagoda.  She does her exercises when she needs to.  She sews quilts for her creative therapy.
So Julie would like to thank you for fixing her!
Thank you from the whole family. 


Postural restoration is going to the major leagues!

Postural restoration is going to the major leagues!

Elizabeth Wheeler recently shared with us some good news! Liz is a PT who has attended PRI courses and implemented the techniques with great success. Congratulations, Liz!

Postural restoration is going to the major leagues!  I have been named the PT for the Washington Nationals baseball team!  I will be going down to spring training in Florida and have been asked to do PRI assessments on all the baseball players.  I have put together a patient questionnaire (including dental & optical history), a list of desired pictures (to compare before and after - upon completion of the season and postural restoration rehab), and a general PRI assessment form. I would like your input as to what else to include.  This information could be a golden opportunity for a ton of objective PRI info….. that I hope to turn into a published paper.  - Liz Wheeler

To read this article, click here!



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Heather Engelbert, PT, PRC

Heather Engelbert, PT, PRC

Heather graduated from the College of St. Catherine with her Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1999.  She has worked in outpatient orthopedics since and has had extensive training and education in the areas of pelvic dysfunction and manual release and mobilization techniques.  She has been a women’s health therapist for 9 years and appreciates the complexities of the human body.