Postural Restoration Institute – Forward Locomotor Movement

Movement is the very essence of human existence. But how deeply do we really understand the complex patterns that govern our gait, locomotion, and balance?

The two-day intensive seminar Forward Locomotor Movement invites experienced therapists, trainers, and healthcare professionals to explore the fundamentals of human locomotion from an entirely new perspective. The focus extends beyond muscles, joints, and movement axes to the neural and cortical processes that drive every step forward.

Combining scientific depth, practical application, and clear clinical relevance, the seminar demonstrates how asymmetrical loading, hemispheric dominance, and interlimb coordination shape human movement – and how you can apply this knowledge directly in your daily practice.

This seminar takes participants step by step into the multifaceted world of human locomotion. Alongside theoretical foundations, you will gain practical techniques and clinical recommendations ready for immediate use in your professional setting.

Core learning objectives:

• Understanding neurophysiological foundations:
  Discover how the visual system, spinal locomotor circuits, and cortical hemispheric dominance influence movement patterns, breathing, and stability.
• Integration of arm and leg movement:
  Analyse how arm and hand activity supports lateral compression and expansion of the ribcage, and how this affects stride length, rhythm, and stability.
• Identifying and applying asymmetries:
  Learn to assess the interplay between hemispatial orientation, thoracic activity, and upper/lower extremity function across all phases of forward movement.
• Clinical application & techniques:
  Gain proven PRI strategies and non-manual techniques to support patients with movement restrictions caused by loss of eccentric control.
• Pelvis & centre of mass:
  Understand how lateralised shifts of the centre of mass influence pelvic motion, rotation, and gait dynamics – and how to integrate this knowledge into practical analysis.

Methods:
Lectures, demonstrations, clinical applications, case studies, and interactive Q&A sessions provide an intensive, hands-on learning experience.

Prerequisites:
Participants should have completed the following PRI courses:

• Myokinematic Restoration
• Pelvis Restoration
• Postural Respiration
• Impingement & Instability

Your Takeaway – Professional, Practical, Personal

This seminar is more than advanced training. It offers a shift in perspective that will enrich your professional practice and broaden your understanding of human movement in lasting ways:

• For therapists: Deepen your insight into neurological and biomechanical regulation and gain valuable approaches for diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy.
• For trainers: Develop a sharper awareness of asymmetrical loading and design training programmes that are more individualised and effective.
• For all participants: Experience how interdisciplinary knowledge directly enhances your work – and discover how fresh insights may also transform your personal perspective on movement.

Bringing together the latest research, clinical expertise, and practical techniques, this seminar marks a genuine milestone for anyone seeking to expand their understanding of human locomotion and elevate their practice to the next level.

Course Fee: $ 600
Course Language: englisch
Instructor: Dan Houglum, MSPT, ATC/L, PRC

Course Date:
Saturday, 27.06.2026, 8:30 – 18:00 Uhr
Sunday, 28.06.2026, 9:00 – 17:00 Uhr

Registration – Anmeldung