Prehab Program for the PICL Procedure
Get the most out of your PICL!
Our PICL Prehab program was developed in close collaboration with the Centeno-Schultz clinic to help you prepare for your upcoming PICL procedures. The program conditions you to perform all your daily tasks post-procedure without forward head posture.
You will be medically guided through 12 levels of neutral spine conditioning to break the faulty loading patterns contributing to your CCI. Your posture plays a significant role in your recovery. We are experts in teaching you the exercises, lifestyle modifications and joint clearing techniques required to safely restore healthy loading through your neck.
Posture Restoration for a Complete Recovery
This program is the same program we use to treat clients after the PICL procedure. It is also ideal for those trying to avoid the PICL procedure through posture restoration.
The Science Behind the Program
The Problem
Technology has us stuck in collapsed posture. This causes forward head and head tilt posture which places more stress on the ligaments in your neck. If you have forward head or head tilt posture, you won't get the best outcomes from your PICL Procedure. You can restore your ability to function without forward head posture.
The Solution
Posture Restoration. We can improve your upper back mobility to a level that pulls you out of forward head and head tilt posture. We will condition you to apply the 4 Principles of Neutral Spine Alignment with each of your daily tasks before the procedure so you maxize your recovery potential and establish a foundation for long-term injury management and prevention.
There are no neck exercises or neck stretches in our Prehab PICL Program!
Learn more about our collaboration with the Centeno-Schultz Clinic.
Pricing: You will be asked to purchase a $600 Injury Management 8-pack which provides you with 8 sessions with a licensed physical therapist or PTA that is specially trained to work with those diagnosed with CCI. We will use 4 to 6 of these sessions to medically supervise you through the PICL Prehab program. We will save 2 to 4 sessions for post-procedure protocol coaching. You will spend 15-20 minutes with your PT/PTA during each coaching session, online coaching session are manage through Zoom. We schedule out your online coaching sessions.
Patient Population: The PICL Protocol was developed for anyone scheduled for an upcoming PICL procedure, anyone trying to avoid a PICL procedure and anyone that has had the PICL procedure that still has forward head posture.
What to You Will Accomplish
Online Coaching Schedule
Lifestyle Modifications
Week 1: Watch Level 1 Workout (password protected)
- Complete Tele-PT Workout #1
Watch Level 2 Workout (password protected)
- Complete Tele-PT Workout #2
Week 2: Watch Level 3 Workout (password protected)
- Complete Tele-PT Workout #3
- Complete Tele-PT Workout #4
Week 3:
- Complete Tele-PT Workout #5
- Complete Tele-PT Workout #6
Week 4: Watch Level 4 Workout (password protected)
- Complete Tele-PT Workout #7
- Complete Tele-PT Workout #8
Week 1: You will spend 5-8 minutes every hour in neutral spine alignment.
- Lifestyle modification: You are performing hourly chest lifts and starting each hour in Chest Lift® posture.
- Suggested Prop: Wedge pillow and a firm body pillow.
Week 2: You are getting in/out of chairs without forward head posture.
- Lifestyle modification: Sitting without back support for 10+ minutes.
- Suggested Prop: An additional 6"x36" Foam Roller.
Week 3: You will need to make some adjustments to your workstation.
- Lifestyle modification: You have raised you monitor 2" to 3" and are sitting on a stool to improve your base of support.
- Suggested Prop: Adjustable stool to decrease your hip angle.
Week 4: You will be able to sit 20+ minutes every hour in neutral spine!
- Lifestyle modification: You are washing dishes and emptying the dishwasher and dryer without forward head posture.
- Suggested Prop: Adjustable desk; 1/2"x48" dowel stick.
You will achieve the following functional milestones.
Restore your ability to get into neutral spine alignment (week 1).
Condition yourself to sit, stand and walk in a healthy posture (week 2).
Organize your workspace to allow you to function from a healthy posture for 50% of your workday (week 3).
Condition yourself to perform home and work tasks from neutral spine alignment (week 4).
Perform fitness program without faulty loading in the neck and low back (week 6).
Perform sport and recreation activities from neutral spine alignment (week 8).
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Week 1: Restore healthy sitting posture. -
Week 2: Stand without forward head posture. -
Week 3: Pick things up without forward head posture. -
Week 4: Empty dishwasher or dryer without forward head posture. -
Week 6: Hold a cell phone without forward head posture.
FAQ
Yes.
ou will be asked to purchase a $600 Injury Management 8-pack to be safely guided medically through the PICL Prehab Program. You must first purchase a $50 Posture Screen to start your journey toward healthy posture.
You must first purchase a $50 Posture Screen to start your journey toward healthy posture. Visit the Get Started to purchase and schedule your $50 Posture Screen.
A licensed PT will perform 4 movement screens to confirm that the PICL Prehab Program is a perfect match for your goals and clinical needs.