This intermediate level lecture and lab course is designed to further assist the attendee with evaluation and treatment of curvature of the spine. Course participants will gain an appreciation of frontal and transverse plane considerations as well as advanced sagittal plane concepts for different curve presentations. Respiratory biomechanical changes and subsequent physiological consequences will be addressed. Further evaluative techniques and treatment components including 15 Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) non-manual techniques, exercise program dosing and weaning (TLSO braces and HEP) will be covered. Prerequisites include STRATER Scoliosis Institute™ Level One, and at least one of the primary Postural Restoration Institute® courses (Postural Respiration, Myokinematic Restoration, or Pelvis Restoration).
Format: Home study (virtual, asynchronous)
Cost: $575
Note: Once purchased, you will have access to the course for 30 days.
Following this course, the attendee will:
1. understand advanced sagittal plane concepts including respiratory mechanics, kyphosis and lordosis.
2. consider the contributions of respiratory physiology including nitric oxide, pressure management, hyperinflation, neurosense (interoception), and autonomic regulation to the treatment of curvature of the spine.
3. comprehend fundamental frontal and transverse plane biomechanics of the relationship between the pelvis and rib cage seen in scoliosis.
4. implement and interpret advanced physical therapy evaluation tools to assist with treatment selection, progression, and navigation of physical therapy discharge planning and brace weaning.
5. learn advanced treatment concepts including neurosensory self-awareness of habitual versus corrective posture and movement patterns, grounding, lateralization, derotation, reaching, and management of joint hypermobility within 15 Postural Restoration Institute® non-manual techniques.
What’s Included with the Course:
- Engaging, detailed videos covering more than 13 hours
- 80+ page course manual
- Additional articles and handouts
- Unlimited access to the course materials for 30 days
Course Agenda
- Introduction, Course Objectives, Proprietary Material
- Level One Review
- Advanced Sagittal Plane Concepts
- Advanced Respiratory Concepts in Scoliosis
- Frontal and Transverse Plane Mechanics
- Assessment Tools: AIS X-ray Measuring Review, Sanders Hand Growth Staging
- Pediatric Leg Length Discrepancies (LLD) in AIS
- Adult DeNovo Considerations, X-rays
- Postural Restoration Institute® Assessment Tests for Scoliosis
- Review Questions, LLD and Post Surgical Considerations
- Casual Awareness of Postural Sequence (CAPS) Corrections for Adults and Peds
- Dosing and Weaning of Bracing and PT Scoliosis-Specific Exercise Program
- Frontal and Transverse Plane Treatment Concepts: Position, Sense and Breath
- Non-Manual Techniques
- Sidelying Respiratory Scissor Slides
- Right Sidelying Supported Left Glute Med
- Left Sidelying Foot Toward Ceiling with Resisted Right Glute Max and Right Apical Expansion
- Right Sidelying Right Apical Expansion with Left Arm Reach and Left Adductor
- Left Sidelying Supported Trunk Lift
- Modified Three Point Stance
- Seated Resisted Reciprocal Pull Downs
- 90-90 Supported Hip Shift with Hemibridge and Balloon
- Long Seated Alternating Crossovers
- All Four Right AIC Respiratory Pelvic Floor Respiratory Crawl
- Standing Supported Passive Left AF IR with Right Trunk Rotation
- Standing Supported Left AR IR with Right FA Abduction
- Standing Supported Right Glute Max with Resisted Left Hamstring
- Standing Supported Left Knee Flexion with Right Psoas and Iliacus and Right Trunk Rotation
- Retro Stairs with Resisted Right Glute Max
