WHAT IS POSTURAL VISION AND INTEGRATIVE POSTURAL THERAPY? Postural Vision is an interdisciplinary approach to management of movement dysfunction that includes neuro-optometry and PRI-based physical therapy. By combining these two fields of study with dentistry, a true and unique program of Integrative Postural Therapy results. PRI stands for the Postural Restoration Institute® located in Lincoln,…
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IDPT-1 Course in Chicago was hosted last weekend by Donna Parise Byrne PT OCS PRC http://pilates-central.indiemade.com/content/donna-parise-byrne-pt-ocs-prc and Dan Houglum MSPT ATC/L PRC http://pilates-central.indiemade.com/content/dan-houglum-mspt-atcl-prc. The IDPT-1 Course is all about helping dentists and physical therapists learn where their realms intersect, and to start the process of integrating their services for the benefit of patient’s ultimate healing. Teachers…
Read MoreDo you suffer unremitting headaches? Does your back bother you in your daily posture? Have you had to give up a favorite physical activity due to pain? Call now for an appointment! 770-393-9201 Contact Us Now! Causes of poor body posture The body’s natural asymmetry of the internal organs sets all of us up…
Read MoreWe are often asked two questions: what is IPT (Integrative Postural Therapy), and once I have identified that my patient needs that integrated care, what tips could you give me for referring a patient for IPT? IPT (Integrative Postural Therapy) is the combined patient care of dentistry + physical therapy, founded by Elizabeth Caughey DDS…
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After three years of practicing dentistry and physical therapy side by side, Elizabeth Caughey DDS & Mike Cantrell MPT PRC teach their inaugural two day IPT (Integrative Physical Therapy) course in Apex NC. In attendance were 8 dentists and 7 physical therapists – including a pediatric dentists and pediatric PT, and one physical therapy student!…
Read MoreIt is always a compliment when a patient volunteers to write a testimonial, and here we have just received on about how her bite splint improves her tennis performance. We are so proud of your success, and thoroughly impressed that you would use this experience to write about in your college essay! In the patients’…
Read MorePRI (Postural Restoration Institute) featured Dr Caughey’s interview on its website! As a PRI enthusiast, I was overwhelmed with pride to be invited to be invited to speak at the 2017 Annual Interdisclipinary Symposium https://www.posturalrestoration.com/programs-courses/annual-symposium/interdisciplinary-integration – but Wow! What an honor to be recently interviewed by PRI, much less to have the interview featured on their…
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First and foremost, many patients demonstrating symptoms of R TMCC patterning will NOT need dental intervention! But it is helpful to know how to recognize those who will. We hope this stepwise chart will aid in decision making. STEP 1: LOCATION OF SYMPTOMS FROM HISTORY Headache – almost always! Neck pain – possibly. Depends on…
Read MoreSphenoid position is a prominent feature of a R TMCC positional pattern. In that position, the greater wing of the sphenoid is more superior on the Right side, than on the Left. Without regard for the position a patient is in (R TMCC versus neutrality), even the most conscientious dentist will adjust a bite splint…
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Splint Communication From Physical Therapist to Dentist As a dentist who learned to modify splints from my physical therapist colleague, I hope these suggestions will pave the way to a smooth working relationship. 1. Lead with what you need. Once you have diagnosed your patient to need an oral appliance to control her body, be direct and make that…
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