SafePTforCCI

Welcome to SafePT for CCI. If you have been diagnosed with craniocervical instability, you are in the right place. In collaboration with the Centeno-Schultz Clinic we have developed a posture transformation program that safely restores your ability to function with your skull in its neutral position on C1.

Your CCI diagnosis has two rehabilitation pillars. We specialize  in restoring the dynamic stability required in your upper cervical spine to reduce the stress placed on your ligaments. Regenerative medicine has proven to be the standard for restoring ligamentous stability. Explore your options below to find the path that best matches your needs.
Program Options
Learn more about our collaboration with the Centeno-Schultz Clinic
  • Is the Prehab Program right for me?  The Prehab program guides you through the first 4 levels of the Healthy Posture System™ before your procedure, conditioning you to hold neutral skull positioning during daily tasks after your procedure. We create the ideal healing environment for you to get the most out of your procedure.  We have 8 years of experience helping those with CCI treat forward head and head tilt posture before their PICL procedure and PRP injections.
  • How can it help me?  You will condition yourself to function from neutral spine alignment (without forward head posture).  This level of conditioning will reduce the stress on your upper cervical ligaments during recovery, promoting a more complete recovery as well as a strong foundation for post-procedure rehabilitation.
  • How do I get started?  Start with a Posture Screen to confirm this is the right program to best help you reach your goals.  Learn more.
  • What else will we accomplish?  You will condition yourself to perform all post-procedure tasks without forward head or head tilt posture. This restores the dynamic stability needed for long-term injury management and prevention. We will also evaluate all your static postures and make sure your home and workspace are set up for healthy computing, sleeping, and relaxing. Learn more.
  • How much does it cost? The Prehab Subscription is $339 a month and provides you with unlimited access to the Healthy Posture System™ video library and all resources within PostureIQ. You also get 4 online coaching sessions to learn next-level content and to get any of your questions answered. Most clients require 1 to 2 months to reach their Prehab goals within this subscription.
  • How does it work? We will show you next level challenges during weekly online Zoom coaching sessions. You are progressed based on your demonstrated abilities.  You will access your prescribed workouts through the MyWorkouts dashboard within our digital PT platform PostureIQ. You will use the PostureIQ application to upload supportive data to ensure you perform the proper workout every workout.  Learn more.
Schedule My Posture Screen
  • Is the Post-Procedure Rehab program right for me? If you have recently had a regenerative medicine procedure for CCI, the Healthy Posture System™ is a safe and complete rehabilitation program for conditioning yourself to reach your goals, consistent with your physician’s post-procedure protocols. We have 8 years of experience managing post-procedure protocols for the PICL procedure and PRP injection for those with CCI.
  • How can it help me? You will safely restore your ideal posture and condition yourself to function from neutral spine alignment as you progress through the different stages of healing. This program will safely return you to a fitness program that serves your long-term injury management and prevention needs.
  • What else will we accomplish?  You will condition yourself to perform all post-procedure tasks without forward head or head tilt posture. This restores the dynamic stability needed for long-term injury management and prevention. We will also evaluate all your static postures and make sure your home and workspace are set up for healthy computing, sleeping, and relaxing.  Learn more.
  • How does it work?  We will show you next level challenges during weekly online Zoom coaching sessions. You are progressed based on your demonstrated abilities.  You will access your prescribed workouts through the MyWorkouts dashboard within our digital PT platform PostureIQ. You will use the PostureIQ application to upload supportive data to ensure you perform the proper workout every workout.  Learn more.
  • How much does it cost? The Medically Supervised Subscription is $339 a month and provides you with unlimited access to the Healthy Posture System™ video library and 4 weekly online coaching session per month. Most clients require 3 to 4 months to reach their discharge goals within this subscription.
  • How do I get started? Start with a Posture Screen to confirm this is the right program to best help you reach your goals.  Learn more.
Schedule My Posture Screen
  • Is the Self-Care program right for me? The self-care program is designed for those trying to treat upper cervical instability without regenerative medicine or surgery. It may or may not include online coaching.
  • How can it help me? You will condition yourself to perform daily tasks without forward head or head tilt posture.  This restores the dynamic stability needed for long-term injury management and prevention.
  • What else will we accomplish? You will condition yourself to perform fitness-level workouts without faulty loading in the cervical spine.  We will also evaluate all your static postures and make sure your home and workspace are set up for healthy computing, sleeping, and relaxing. Learn more.
  • How does it work?  Each level of the healthy Posture System has a lifestyle modification and physical wellness milestone that must be reached before you can advance. You will use the SafeProgress tool within the PostureIQ application to submit your application for advancement. A licensed and PT on Demand certified PT or PTA will review your application and provide feedback or approval based on your demonstrated abilities.  Learn more.
  • How much does it cost? The SafeProgress DIY subscription is $89/month and provides you with unlimited access to the Healthy Posture System™ video library and 4 SafeProgress video analysis credits per month. Most clients require 4 to 5 months to reach their discharge goals within this subscription. If you want to be medically supervised through the program, you will have to add coaching services to your membership ($300/month).
  • How do I get started? Start with a Posture Screen to confirm this is the right program to best help you reach your goals.  Learn more.
Schedule My Posture Screen

What You Will Accomplish

Advancement through the Healthy Posture System requires that you show evidence that you have met physical wellness and lifestyle modification milestones. Physical wellness milestones are consistent with the progressive challenges within the workout library. They confirm you are safe to advance physically. Lifestyle modification milestones are designed to ensure you are making the necessary changes within your home and work environment to break the faulty loading patterns that cause you to overload your neck. Learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the program work?

The Healthy Posture System™ (HPS) starts with a Posture screen to confirm you have postural contributions to your CCI symptoms that we can positively impact and to identify what level within the HPS is a safe level for you to onboard. Most clients with CCI start at Level 1. After your Posture Screen a PT on Demand onboarding specialist will walk you through the process for purchasing the prescribed subscription and how to schedule your online coaching sessions. An orientation of the PostureIQ application will be provided so that you know how to access your prescribed workouts.

We combine weekly online coaching with the HPS VOD video library to safely progress you through the 12 levels of progression. Clients progress from one level to the next only after they have achieved the physical wellness and lifestyle modification milestones required for advancement. On rare occasions we allow clients diagnosed with CCI to progress themselves through the program using our SafeProgress tool. During a coaching session we will review your current prescribed workout and show you next level progressions as appropriate. There is plenty of time for Q&A.

What equipment is required?

Visit our Equipment Needed page to review the equipment needed for each phase of the program. The page is organized by items that are required, versus prescribed. Items required are essential for safe progression. Items prescribed may or may not be needed based on your needs and goals. You can watch the overview video for each level to identify which “prescribed” props are right for you. Your PT on Demand online coach will inform you when they feel additional props and equipment is needed.

Do I have to purchase a Posture Screen to get started?

Yes. A Posture Screen is required to start the program. This allows us to confirm the program is the best match for your needs and goals. Visit the Get Started page to purchase and schedule your posture screen.

How much does it cost?
  • Prehab – It depends on what is prescribed and how much time we have to condition you for your upcoming procedure.  Those prescribed online coaching will be asked to purchase a Medically Supervised subscription ($333/month). Those that do not require online coaching will be prescribed the SafeProgress DIY subscription ($89/month).
  • Post-procedure Rehab – 3 months of the Medically Supervised subscription ($999) or 3 months of the Safe Progress DIY subscription ($267) minimally. 64% of clients purchase maintenance subscriptions. 
  • Selfcare –In most cases, $999 if online coaching is prescribed or $267 if online coaching is not prescribed. 

A Posture Screen is required to start the program. This allows us to confirm the program is the best match for your needs and goals. Visit our Pricing page for more details about our subscription options.

How long does it take?
  • Prehab – 4 to 6 weeks to condition you to perform all your daily home and sedentary work tasks without faulty loading in the neck.  We will address all aspects of your static postures including computer set-up, sleep and relaxing postures.
  • Post-procedure Rehab – 2 to 3 months depending on your discharge goals. 
    • Month 1 – Functional Mobility Phase (levels 1-4)
    • Month 2 – Neutral Spine Conditioning Phase (levels 5-8)
    • Month 3 – Functional Fitness Phase (levels 9-12)
  • Selfcare – same as Post-procedure Rehab.
Does the program consist of online coaching or just a video-on demand subscription?

It depends. If your physician prescribes online coaching, you will be guided through the Healthy Posture System™ with weekly online coaching where our video-on-demand video library will be prescribed based on your demonstrated abilities.

Do I progress myself through the program?

No. If you are prescribed online coaching, a PT on Demand certified PT or PTA will guide you through the Healthy Posture System™ with weekly Zoom coaching sessions. If you are not prescribed online coaching, our SafeProgress tool will supervise your progression through the program. This tool allows you to upload visual evidence of key physical wellness and lifestyle modification milestones required for advancement. A PT on Demand certified PT or PTA will review your application and advance your leveling within the MyWorkouts dashboard if you meet the key milestones for next level content. You can review our Milestones for Advancement page.

How do I access my prescribed workouts?

Our videos are only available through the My Workouts dashboard within the PostureIQ application. You can only access current level content by design. It includes all old exercises and nothing we have not reviewed together online to confirm you are performing all exercise properly.

Can you help me understand my CCI Type?

Yes. We will not only help you understand your CCI type but customize your exercise program to strengthen the muscles that correlate with your CCI Type. We will also help you understand postural patterns that “rest” into your upper cervical instability and provide strategies to break these head tilt patterns. In some instances, we will teach self-correction techniques to help restore optimal skull positioning on C1 before your daily workouts.

Can I bill my Insurance?

Subscriptions are HSA/FSA reimbursable in most cases. We are not providing medical services online, simply neutral spine conditioning within the Healthy Posture System. We can provide a copy of your attendance history and an invoice for paid services only. You can access this information yourself within our client portal.

Have a Symmetrical Day!