The Postural Restoration Institute is a company focused on exploring and improving the postural adaptations and asymmetries that patients develop, especially in regards to the way they change and influence the polyarticular (pronounced: pah-lee-ar-tik-yoo-lur) chains or collection of joints of your body. For more information on how our practice has adopted methods used by the Postural Restoration Institute, and how these methods may benefit you, contact Prime Physical Therapy today.
What is postural restoration?
The Postural Restoration Institute was established in the year 2000, and it has grown rapidly since. There are now just over 200 Postural Restoration Certified professionals, over 50 Postural Restoration Trained professionals, and over 80 Postural Restoration Centers across the country. Postural restoration focuses on several key aspects that link postural dysfunctions to the interference and damage of polyarticular chains, including:
- Asymmetrical function
- Hypertonicity
- PRI neuromuscular orthotic principles
- Recognition of altered systemic muscles
- Polyarticular muscular chains
- Hemispheric plasticity
- Regulatory functional lateralization
- Unilateral compensatory patterned function
- Multi-faceted approach to non-linear treatment
- Imbalanced inhibition vs. balanced strengthening
The mission behind postural restoration:
When the Postural Restoration Institute was established, it was done so as a way to explore and explain the “hows” and “whys” behind postural adaptation. This includes both the scientific and medical explanations behind asymmetrical patterns and their influence on the polyarticular chains of muscles.
Those who seek certification and training in postural restoration are committed to correcting dysfunctions through innovative treatments. Postural restoration as a form of physical therapy treatment is meant to address, diagnose, and treat the primary contributions of postural kinematic movement dysfunction. Essentially, these treatments get to the root of the problem and aim to correct the dysfunction, rather than simply masking the symptoms.
Simply put, postural restoration is a method that strives to improve the practice of physical medicine. The Postural Restoration Institute is a way to create and provide resources, educational opportunities, patient-care programs, and research to those who are committed to gaining expertise in the most contemporary, innovative, and effective methods of patient care. Postural restoration professionals have extensive knowledge of how asymmetrical effects interfere with the human body, including:
- Respiration
- Myokinematics
- Neuromuscular applications
- Postural imbalances
What Sets Prime Physical Therapy Apart?
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Beyond being the premier mobile physical therapy provider in the area, it is the goal of Prime Physical Therapy to be a highly respected leader within the rehabilitation model and more importantly within the community of NEPA and surrounding towns. Our in-home physical therapy services assist patients as diverse as the elderly, the weekend warriors, and the future stars just getting started in their sport.
How Do Appointments Work with Mobile Physical Therapy?
There are no rushed appointments, so you can always expect a high-quality healthcare provider experience. Our sessions include detailed evaluations, skilled whole-body integrated treatments, and continuity of care. Our therapy and wellness providers are also credentialed as Doctors of Physical Therapy, so you can work comfortably knowing they are dedicated practitioners with the experience and expertise necessary to guide your recovery or training.
Postural restoration at Prime Physical Therapy:
At our Plains, PA and Mountain Top, PA physical therapy practice, you know you’ll be treated by some of the most experienced physical therapists in the area. We have trained professionals in the field of postural restoration who would be happy to help you relieve your pain and regain your optimum function once again.
At your initial appointment, you will undergo a thorough evaluation with one of our highly-trained and Postural Restoration Certified physical therapists. Your evaluation will assess your postural dysfunctions, asymmetrical adaptations, interferences on your polyarticular chain, and accompanying symptoms. After your evaluation, one of our physical therapists in Plains, PA and Mountain Top, PA will create an individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs, in order to help you achieve postural restoration. To get started on your path towards improved posture, contact Prime Physical Therapy today.
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