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Myokinematic Restoration

An Integrated Approach to the Treatment of Patterned Lumbo-Pelvic-Femoral Pathomechanics

Course Schedule

Date Location Speaker Time Register
January 10-11, 2009 Brookings, SD James Anderson 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
January 24-25, 2009 Las Vegas, NV James Anderson 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
February 7-8, 2009 Rockville, MD Michael Cantrell 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
February 21-22, 2009 Grayslake, IL James Anderson 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
February 28-1, 2009 Edina, MN Michael Cantrell 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
March 20-21, 2009 Freehold, NJ Michael Cantrell 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
April 4-5, 2009 Durham, NC James Anderson 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
April 4-5, 2009 Syracuse, NY Michael Cantrell 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
May 29-30, 2009 St. Louis, MO James Anderson 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
May 30-31, 2009 St. Petersburg, FL Michael Cantrell 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
September 12-13, 2009 Stillwater, MN James Anderson 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
October 3-4, 2009 Lincoln, NE James Anderson 8:00am to 5:00pm Register
November 14-15, 2009 Rapid City, SD Michael Cantrell 8:00am to 5:00pm Register

Course Tuition

  • Early Registration Fee: $395
  • Late Registration Fee: $425

Course Review Guide

Course Description

This advanced lecture and lab course explores the biomechanics of contralateral and ipsilateral myokinematic lumbo-pelvic-femoral dysfunction. Treatment emphasizes the restoration of pelvic-femoral alignment and recruitment of specific rotational muscles to reduce synergistic patterns of pathomechanic asymmetry. Emphasis will be placed on restoration, recruitment and retraining activities using internal and external rotators of the femur, pelvis and lower trunk. Identification and isolation techniques to inhibit overactive musculature will enable the course participant to restore normal resting muscle position. Participants will be able to immediately apply PRI clinical assessment and management skills when treating diagnosis such as “piriformis syndrome”, right SI joint dysfunction, and low back strain. This course is recommended first when attending our complete course series.

Learning Objectives

  • Outline biomechanical principles of lower half musculoskeletal dysfunction as they relate to rotational patterns of the femur, pelvis and lumbar spine.
  • Describe how musculoskeletal dysfunction relates to articular chain asymmetry and patterns of synergistic compensatory activity.
  • Describe how to examine and assess neuromuscular dyssynchrony and postural asymmetries that affect stability and function of the lower half.
  • Restore synchronous activity across the lumbo-pelvic-femoral complex and improve neuromuscular motor control of the muscles that stabilize these joints.

Course Agenda

Day One

7:30 - 8 - Registration & Continental Breakfast
8 - 9 -  Left Anterior Interior Chain (AIC) Pattern & Pelvic Joint Dynamics
9 - 10 - Lumbo-Pelvic-Femoral Capsuloligamentous Issues
10 - 10:15 - Break
10:15 - 12 - Femoral Internal & External Rotators
12 - 1 - Lunch (on your own)
1 - 2 - Myokinematic Influences on the Pelvis & Femur
2 - 3 - Examination Tests & Assessment
3 - 3:15 - Break
3:15 - 4:15 - Examination & Assessment (Lab)
4:15 - 4:30 - Repositioning Through Integrated Isolation Demonstration
4:30 - 5 - Questions

Day Two

7:45 - 8 - Sign-In & Continental Breakfast
8 - 10 - Myokinematic Hierarchy
10 - 10:15 - Break
10:15 - 12 Left AIC Related Pathomechanics: “Piriformis Syndrome”, Right SI Joint Dysfunction, Low Back Strain
12 - 1 - Lunch (on your own)
1 - 3 - Left AIC Myokinematic Integration (Lab)
3 - 3:15 - Break
3:15 - 5 - Designing Specific Sequenced Home Programs

Continuing Education Credits