Postural Restoration Breathing Exercises

April 23, 2020 Sarah Lindsey

In this time of Covid 19 it is more important than ever to have a strong and efficient respiratory system. Many of us are shallow breathers. We need our diaphragm to fully contract and relax in order to be an efficient pump. To relax the diaphragm, you must first learn how to exhale completely. After a complete exhale, you can then take a large inhale. These excursions of inhales and exhales create the pressure differentials needed for efficient lymphatic drainage and to clear the lungs.

Click below to view some supportive exercises:

90-90 Hip Lift with Right Arm Reach and Balloon

Right Sidelying Right Apical Expansion with Left FA IR

Seated Alternating Respiratory Reach with Toning

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What is Postural Restoration?

August 20, 2019 Sarah Lindsey

The mission of the PRI is to explore and explain the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns and the influence of polyarticular muscle chains on the human body. Individuals associated with the PRI are dedicated to clinical education, research and the ongoing search for improved pathways of physical medicine.

Scoliosis

June 10, 2019 Sarah Lindsey

Our physical therapists at The Physical Therapy place have been training in The Postural Restoration™ approach for many years. We are the first and only Postural Restoration™ Certified Clinic in Alaska.

According to The Postural Restoration™ approach, all 3 aspects of the curvature must be addressed to effectively balance the asymmetry. Starting with the sagittal plane, then frontal plane. Finally transverse plane activities that restore normal movement with daily activities.

Pelvic Girdle Pain

April 29, 2019 Katie Piraino

Many of us love to get out and enjoy our wonderful Alaskan outdoors. However for some pelvic pain can limit our ability to do the things we love.

Misalignment during pregnancy can cause pain in the front or back of the pelvis (symphysis pubis and sacroiliac or SI joints), the low back, hips, legs, and even in the pelvic floor. This can be anywhere from mild and annoying to completely debilitating.

Asymmetrical Yoga

February 28, 2019 Sarah Lindsey

I love yoga.

When I was a student I cleaned the bathroom in a yoga studio in exchange for free classes. It changed my life and I will always be a big fan of yoga’s relaxing and restorative properties.

We are not symmetrical.

Have you ever noticed that yoga postures feel different on one side versus the other other? Or are harder on one side than the other? That is your asymmetry speaking. We all have it in some way.

Good Shoes: Don’t Leave Home Without Them!

February 28, 2019 Sarah Lindsey

At The Physical Therapy Place, even when you come in for a non-foot injury, we might still talk about your shoes. Why do we do that?

Your body is a whole system. The place we feel pain is simply the spot getting the most abuse. Ligaments, muscles, bursa - they don’t just get sprained, strained, or inflamed for fun. They get irritated and injured because our body, as a whole system, is putting too much load on that area.