Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Clinical Course A

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Clinical Course A is organized by Movement Links and will be held from Feb 27 - 28, 2027 at Evergreen Physical Therapy Specialists, Pasadena, California, United States of America.

Description:
The nervous system establishes programs that control human locomotion, that includes posture and movement. This critical “motor control” is largely established during the first years of life. Based upon the principles of neurodevelopmental kinesiology, i.e. the neurophysiologic aspects of the maturing movement system on which the Prague School was established, the scope of clinical rehabilitation options for many of our neurologic and musculoskeletal pain patients has been expanded. The DNS approach involves every component of the movement system (i.e. muscles, joints, nerves and, & soft tissue) by stimulating movement control centers in the brain through activation of ideal inborn movement stereotypes. This, in turn, helps restore the structural and postural alignment of the body’s neuro-musculoskeletal system by evoking the global motor patterns. Global motor patterns form the foundation of human movement and represent genetically predetermined elements for uprighting and equilibrium. These patterns are essential for the control of posture and dynamic stability of the spine through the lifespan of the individual. Participants in this course will be introduced to the application of these principles.

Course Objectives:

• Demonstrate an understanding of developmental kinesiology with an emphasis on the first year of life and its relationship to locomotor dysfunctions
• Describe ideal respiration & postural stabilization from a developmental perspective; the dual functional role of the diaphragm in respiration & stabilization and intra-abdominal pressure regulation.
• Assess and train the intrinsic spinal stabilizing system based on the principles of DNS.
• Integrate corrective exercises based on impairments of the stabilizing system and developmental kinesiology positions.