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Posted 01/13/2010
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first ever Hruska Clinic Running Blog. It’s four months until the Lincoln marathon, and my hope is to assist you in finishing a strong and healthy race this year. My goal is to provide you with insight, tips, and suggestions regarding biomechanics, shoes, healthy eating, breathing, and other topics to assist you in achieving optimal health and performance. Being a passionate runner myself, these are tips that have worked for me personally; although they may not work for everyone. Since implementing Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) principles in my life six years ago, I have been injury free. I have finished 10k’s, and half and full marathons, hitting PR’s and most importantly, running pain free!
In 2003, I finished my first full marathon; however I experienced severe right hip pain. I had been running for a few years prior to the marathon with right hip pain, occasional right knee pain, and altered sensation down my right leg. I thought these problems were due to running and just part of pounding out the miles while training. A couple of months after I completed my marathon, I decided to begin preparing for another marathon, and dedicated myself to training harder. I was more consistent with weight training, speed work, and tempo runs only to find myself again injured after a couple of months. I could hardly walk, let alone run. I took the long trip down from North Dakota to see Ron Hruska. After 5 months of performing PRI exercises, I was pain-free for the first time since I started running, and my form improved dramatically. I now knew what it was like to run pain free, and it was so much more enjoyable! This trip and my personal experience completely changed my professional life, and I continue to dedicate myself to helping other runners.
Here at the Hruska Clinic, we have a strong belief that 1) Our bodies are asymmetrical and we tend to favor our right side. 2) Asymmetry of the body demonstrates a predictable pattern demonstrated with objective testing and 3) These patterns are treatable by inhibiting some muscles groups and facilitating others. Please see our website under “our approach” for more information. This will help you in the coming weeks with information that will be provided from this blog.
I hope you’re as excited as I am about 2010 and your personal fitness goals. Until the next entry, Happy Running!
Lori Thomsen, MPT, PRC
Questions? Comments?
Posted 11/05/2009
Click here to read about Janie’s background and her very important role in the Postural Restoration Institute…
Posted 10/01/2009
Congrats to Bobbie on her recent marriage! We are all very happy for you!
Posted 09/16/2009
Ron Hruska and Jason Masek will be traveling to Warsaw this September to present at the 1st International Congress of Polish Rehabilitation. This presentation follows Michal Niedzielski and Gregory Parfianowicz successful instruction of the Postural Restoration Institute’s (PRI) Myokinematic Restoration course last year. PRI is excited about the continued expansion of Postural Restoration in Poland and the opportunity to educate internationally!
“The Congress will be held on September 10 – 13, 2009 at the University of Economics and Computer Science in Warsaw. The outstanding specialists in rehabilitation and physiotherapy, physicians dealing with these branches, researchers and students of rehabilitation and physiotherapy from academic centres worldwide will participate in the Congress. We expect around 1000 participants from Poland and other countries (it is worth mentioning that there are over 20,000 specialists in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in Poland). Apart from scientific sessions and the widely understood context of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, we are planning to organize Therapeutic Panel Meetings.”
Congrats Ron and Jason - and have fun!
Posted 05/07/2009
I like to believe that everything happens for a reason. So, after experiencing countless injuries throughout my high school and college golf career, I knew something good would come of it. As a result of my injuries and rehabilitation, I was inspired to become a physical therapist.
I was first introduced to Ron Hruska and the Hruska Clinic as a patient in 2001. Although numerous doctors and physical therapists could not explain (nor relieve) the upper back pain that I experienced when I would breathe, Ron and Jason provided me with hope (and relief)! I was immediately intrigued by the Postural Restoration approach to physical therapy, and knew that I wanted to learn more. My exposure to Postural Restoration as a patient influenced my decision to return to the Hruska Clinic and complete a nine week clinical rotation experience during physical therapy school. As a result of the excellent education that I received from my clinical instructor, Lori Thomsen and the entire Hruska Clinic staff, I developed a strong passion for Postural Restoration and came to know that it would be the foundation of my career. I look forward to continue attending courses offered by the Postural Restoration Institute, and share my knowledge and passion in this unique approach with my patients and other healthcare professionals.
To this day (eight years later), I continue to benefit from Postural Restoration myself. I recently began interdisciplinary treatment with TMJ specialist, Dr. Michael Hoefs for chronic headaches. This treatment, in combination with Postural Restoration exercises has significantly reduced my headaches!
I could not be more excited to begin my physical therapy career at the Hruska Clinic, and feel that I landed my dream job! I received my physical therapy education at Rockhurst University in Kansas City. During this time, I also had the opportunity to serve as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer with the Rockhurst athletic teams. I received my undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Nebraska Wesleyan University, where I also participated in golf.
My cat, Sonny and I are excited to be back in Nebraska, close to family and home of the Cornhuskers! No matter what season, you will typically find me at a Husker game. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing sports (especially golf), and trips to the lake during the summer.
Jen and her brother Jason at the Gator Bowl
Posted 05/07/2009
Kenzie Lillie, receptionist and physical therapy aide, is graduating from UNL, moving to Omaha, and getting married, all this month! We are proud of you and we’ll miss you!
Ron and Kenzie
Kenzie and her fiancee Tony
Posted 03/31/2009
Recently, the Postural Restoration Institute interviewed Lori Thomsen, Hruska Clinic physical therapist, about her passion for PRI. To read more, click here!
Posted 03/27/2009
The Postural Restoration Institute is offering the first annual Interdisciplinary Integration course March 26-29, and Lori Thomsen will be one of the featured speakers. For more information, click here!
Posted 03/06/2009
Lori Thomsen will be speaking on February 25 to the YMCA Marathon Training group. She will be addressing the issue of PELVIC SYMMETRY FOR THE RUNNER. This group of runners is instructed by Ann Ringlein, manager of the Lincoln Running Company, assistant Cross Country and track coach at Nebraska Wesleyan University, and a 25+ year competive runner. Lori is also a competitive runner, and enjoys working with runners of all levels.
Posted 02/16/2009
On February 8-9th, 2009, Lori Thomsen attended a continuing education seminar in Las Vegas entitled “Looking Beyond the Pelvic Floor: An Integrated Clinical Approach to the Assessment and Exercise Management of Continence and Low Back or Pelvic Pain”. This course was presented by Dr. Paul Hodges, PhD, MedDR, BPhty Professor & NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, as part of the Women’s Health conference sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association.
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