‍1.   Introduction to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization

• Understand the basic principles of rehabilitation concept based on developmental kinesiology with focus on motor development.

‍2.  Sensorimotor control levels

‍3.  Developmental milestones

• Identify key postural and locomotor milestones during the first year of life (e.g., 3 months, 4.5 months, 6 months, 8–10 months, walking).
• Relate these milestones to normal and abnormal motor development.
• Recognize the clinical relevance of ontogenetic patterns in both healthy development and locomotor pathology and correlate it with motor behavior of adults.

‍4.  Stabilization principles

• Define the concept of ideal sagittal stabilization and the role of the intraabdominal pressure (IAP) regulation.
• Explain the function of the diaphragm in both respiration and stabilization, and its interaction with the abdominal wall and pelvic floor.

‍5.   Assessment of stabilization and breathing

• Evaluate postural alignment and quality of breathing patterns.
• Recognize common stereotypes of faulty stabilization (e.g., “open scissors syndrome,” hourglass syndrome, forward- or backward-drawn posture).
• Perform basic DNS functional tests for assessing stabilization and respiration.

‍6.   Corrective exercises

• Learn to integrate corrective exercises based on DNS principles and developmental positions (supine, prone, quadruped, sitting, bear, squat).
• Practice exercise progression: undifferentiated static positions, transitions between developmental positions, and gradual increase of challenge (unstable surfaces, resistance, dual tasking).

‍7.   Clinical application

• Apply DNS concepts to correction of poor respiratory patterns and their relationship to locomotor dysfunction.
• Introduce principles of integrating DNS into daily clinical practice and patient education.

‍8.   Preparation for further DNS training

• Consolidate fundamental knowledge and skills to prepare for Course B.

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‍Course goals:

• Understand the basic principles of DNS and developmental kinesiology
  Participants will gain a clear framework of how the central nervous system (CNS) controls stabilization and movement, how postural function develops during the first year of life, and why these patterns are key to clinical practice.
• Master proper activation of sagittal stabilization and breathing patterns
  Learn to perceive and practically apply the synergy of the diaphragm, abdominal wall, pelvic floor, and paravertebral muscles as the foundation of healthy support and movement.
• Acquire the ability to perform and interpret basic DNS tests
  Participants will learn how to assess the quality of support, joint centration, intra-abdominal pressure, and movement without compensations, and distinguish between optimal and non-optimal stabilization strategies.
• Learn to use developmental positions as a therapeutic tool
  Understand why certain positions (3-month supine and prone, sitting, etc.) form the basis of therapy, and how to apply them to oneself and to patients to achieve better stabilization and coordination.
• Experience DNS exercises firsthand
  Feel the difference between proper and improper stabilization, develop body awareness necessary for precise patient guidance, and understand the principle: “first feel, then teach.”

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‍Course Program Overview:

‍Day 1: 

‍Registration:

‍1.block: Neurophysiological principles of movement control, development of postural-locomotor functions, factors influencing changes in postural-locomotor patterns, introduction to basic muscle activation in open and closed kinetic chains, and the principle of functional joint centration.

‍Break

‍2. block: Principles of sagittal spinal stabilization from a DNS perspective, the role of the diaphragm in breathing and postural function, types of postural disorders.

‍Lunch

‍3.block: Ontogenesis, child development during the first 18 months of life, kinesiological and biomechanical relationships.

‍Break

‍4.block: DNS testing, video presentations.

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‍Day 2: 

‍1.block: DNS tests – undifferentiated positions: examination principles, key points (diaphragm test, intra-abdominal pressure control in supine, sitting, arm elevation test, head flexion test), practical workshop I.

‍Break

‍2.block: DNS tests – undifferentiated positions: examination principles, key points (trunk extension test, rocking in quadruped arch, 6-month prone position, bear position, squat), practical workshop II.

‍Lunch

‍3.block: Therapy – assisted therapy in lower undifferentiated positions: 3-month model in supine and prone, 6-month model in supine, low kneeling.

‍Break

‍4.block: Therapy in higher undifferentiated positions: 6-month prone model, bear position. Group exercise in developmental positions

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‍Day 3:

‍1.block: Testing and therapy in higher undifferentiated positions: quadruped, bear, squat, sitting.

‍Break

‍2.block: Workshop: Test – Therapy – Retest

‍Lunch

‍3.block: Summary of therapy principles, basic patient education for self-therapy, practice of self - treatment positions. Discussion, Q&A

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‍A Certificate of ATTENDANCE will be awarded by local instructor

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‍OPTIONAL EXAMINATION

‍Participants who would like to participate in the educational track towards becoming a certified practitioner can take this exam for an additional fee of 65 Euros.

‍The DNS A test is completely automatic and on line. As soon as you register, you will receive a unique link to start the test. The test is designed to sharpen your understanding and reinforce the concepts of DNS to make you a better trainer, therapist or physician. The test is comprised of 50 multiple choice questions, including 10 picture questions. You can spend as much time as you want to take the test.

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‍To pass the test you must answer 35 out of the 50 questions correctly. You will get a maximum of three attempts to pass the test.As soon as you submit your test, you will receive your results immediately both on the screen and they will be sent to you via email.

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‍Upon successful completion and passing of the test, a Certificate of ACHIEVEMENT from Prague School of Rehabilitation will be awarded.