
PRIME Week
Read below to see what happens during a typical week at PRIMEClick Through to See What Happens on a Typical Initial Week at PRIME

Day One: Dental Impressions
To start your PRIME week the first appointment you will have will be with Dr. Christine Campbell, to get impressions of your teeth. A model of your teeth will be built that we will use to manufacture you oral splint with. This process needs to be started as early as possible to ensure we get the splint back to you as soon as we possibly can. This appointment should not take more than 15-20 minutes.

Day One: Clinical Integration Assessment
On the first day you are here your Clincial Integration Specialist will spend 1-2 hours with you reviewing your history, obtaining some objective data, and finalizing which specialists you will need to see based on those findings. Commonly, shoe recommendations and orthotic needs will be made at this session.

Day One: Vision Assessement and Treatment
Following comprehensive assessment by your Clinical Integration specialist you will see The PRIME Vision team for a 1 hour appointment. Through a consistent, progressive assessment by both the PT and OD, lenses will be prescribed to automatically change the way you recruit muscle to function in an upright stance in an optimal postural position. This optimal position will allow the greatest freedom of movement with the greatest sense or awareness of this position (Neutrality). How this eye prescription fits in with the shoe, and oral appliance recommendations will be discussed. Some physical activity recommendations may be initiated at this stage as well.

Day One: Clinical Integration Specialist / PT Visit
On the first day following your PRI Vision assessment you will often meet for an hour with your Clinical Integration Specialist/Physical Therapist who will visit with you to answer any initial questions you may have and discuss how and when to utilize the orthotics you will be given. If time permits some instruction in base-line activity recommendations will begin. On occasion, particularly if you have not been seen by a Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) trained therapist, this initial visit with the PT is before the PRI Vision assessment to assist us in gaining some more objective data about you and to answer any questions about the process you may have. This visit will lay the roadmap for the activity recommendations for the rest of the week.

Day 2: Physical Therapy Treatment
Typically you will have up to 2 hours of time on Day 2 with the Physical Therapist. At this time the majority of the activity and exercise recommendations will be given. You will receive instruction in, and assistance with performance of each exercise recommended until you feel comfortable with them. Handouts and/or videos of each exercise can be given to you to assist with remembering how to perform each activity. Continued education in use of glasses and other orthotics will be reinforced as well. Your PT will also instruct you in progression ideas so you have exercises to progress to as you develop strength and endurance to perform the initial set of activities. As always ask questions of your PT/Clinical Integration Specialist as needed.

Day 2 : Dental Bite Registration

Day 3 : Podiatry / Foot Impressions taken

Day 3: Dental oral appliance seating appointment
On day three, one of the Clinical Integration Specialists will meet you at the dental office where you will receive the oral appliance manufactured based on the tooth models from day 1 and the bite registration taken on day 2. As the Dentist ensures proper fit and function of the appliance, the Clinical Specialist will ensure it matches the position of neutrality that was established on day with with PRI Vision. This co-treatment ensures that all of your orthotics will work as a team to give us the best ability to maximize our outcomes with these appliances. This teamwork is what makes our program unique and successful.
(This picture is a sample splint and not a representative of all splints used)

Day 3: Physical Therapy /Clinical Integration visit
2 more hours are usually scheduled with your Physical Therapist to ensure all questions are answered and you feel confident with performance and progression of therapeutic activities prescribed. The opportunite to fine tune your technique and ask any questions in regards to the activities is encouraged. Time is taken at this visit to ensure orthotic wear and use is understood and the patient is comfortable integrating this program into their daily life including adjunct PT and non-PT related activities and treatments. By the end of this session you should feel confident with when and why to use each of your orthotics, what activities to begin doing as well as what activities to progress toward as you get stronger. We will also try to give you ideas of what your progress whould look like in terms of improved function, return to prior activities, and when/if you may need to return for follow-up treatment. Summaries can be given or sent to you at anytime. We encourage each patient to feel confident and ready to engage your program before leaving Lincoln.
Day 3: Wrap up with Patient Care Coordinator
On the last day, an optional wrap up session with one of our Patient Care Coordinators may be set up. This is a great time for both sides to make sure that all questions and concerns have been addressed and gives you a chance to decompress your experience with someone who has been on both sides of the table. Our coordinators will be able to answer questions and facilitate any communication needed. If you would like to provide some advice or testimonials to future patients we would love to get your feedback so we can continue to make our program better. Thank you for any and all information you may have for us.
Day 4: (If needed) Discharge appointment with PT

Dr Hohl - Records and X-rays
If deemed necessary before you come to PRIME, you may be seen at Dr. Rebecca Hohls office. At this appointment you will receive imaging of your teeth and x-rays of your head and neck to assist our PRIME team in objectively seeing if there are any cervical spine, bite, or airway issues that may need to be addressed. If any orthodontic consultation is needed, Dr. Hohl will be our lead practitioner to assist with this. (This appointment is based on a patients individual needs and not typical for everyone)
See What Happens on a Typical RETURN Week to PRIME

Prior to returning to Lincoln
Prior to coming back to PRIME we will collect information from you, and any therapists or practitioners you are working with to ensure we make the most of your return trip. Contact our PRIME Patient Coordinator to allow us to assist you in getting all needed information to us.

Day 1: Vision

Day 1: Physical Therapy visit

Day 2: Splint adjustment
Day 2: Physical Therapy visit (if needed)
