Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Kolara module C
intermediate level
A practical course for physiotherapists and rehabilitation professionals who have completed DNS Clinical A and B. The programme develops functional assessment and treatment skills, addressing more complex topics involving the shoulder girdle, hip joints, spine, scoliosis and pelvic floor function.
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About course
A patient presents with shoulder pain, restricted hip mobility or impaired trunk control. During assessment, you recognise an altered stabilisation strategy, but identifying it alone is not enough to plan an appropriate treatment approach.
How can you translate DNS assessment findings into specific therapeutic decisions while considering the patient's clinical condition and individual abilities?
DNS Clinical C builds on the foundational courses, developing your ability to apply developmental kinesiology and the principles of postural control in more complex clinical situations.
The programme focuses on functional analysis of the shoulder girdle, pelvis, hip joints and spine. You will explore how to incorporate stabilisation, breathing and locomotor patterns into the assessment of patients with different musculoskeletal conditions.
You will learn to integrate functional assessment with the selection of therapeutic positions, exercises and appropriate progression strategies.
The course also expands on topics involving scoliosis, body asymmetries and the coordination of the diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles. You will explore how to apply DNS principles when planning rehabilitation, taking into account the limitations associated with specific clinical conditions.
The three-day course combines lectures, clinical demonstrations and hands-on practice. Particular emphasis is placed on interpreting assessment findings, selecting appropriate interventions and refining patient guidance skills.
The aim of the course is to develop your ability to apply DNS in clinical practice — from identifying functional problems to planning, delivering and evaluating treatment.
Modules
- Module C
Module C
Introduce advanced assessment methods – the integrated stabilizing system, locomotor stereotypes, respiratory stereotype
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•Describe the kinesiology of muscle chains involved in locomotion: stepping forward and supporting function
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•Discuss and workshop assessment and treatment of the pelvic girdle and hip joint: phylogenetic and ontogenetic aspects, anatomical parameters from developmental perspective, the most common pathological conditions – femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, arthritis, DNS assessment and treatment procedures
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•Discuss and workshop assessment and treatment of the shoulder girdle: phylogenetic and ontogenetic aspects, anatomical parameters from developmental perspective, DNS assessment and treatment in shoulder girdle disorders - hemiplegic shoulder, frozen shoulder, impingement syndrome, SLAP lesion
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•Discuss and workshop assessment and treatment of scoliosis: definition and classification, ontogenetic aspects leading to scoliotic development, risk factors, spine control in motor development, assessment of infants and adults with scoliosis and body asymmetry, bracing and DNS treatment positions and strategies
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•Discuss and workshop assessment and treatment of pelvic floor issues and women’s health: pelvic floor muscle function from developmental perspective; associated kinesiology between diaphragm and pelvic floor; typical postural disturbances, functional trigger point chains, joint dysfunction and hypersensitive zones in gynaecological diagnoses; DNS assessment and rehabilitation for stress incontinence, anorectal dysfunction, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, functional sterility, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain syndromes, vertebral-visceral relationships; rehabilitation for pregnant females
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•Cover general DNS self-treatment advanced techniques
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•Provide more complex clinical management explanation for clinicians to better integrate more advanced DNS protocols into regular practice.
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•Establish individual goals (DNS understanding & skills) for students to be optimally prepared for the next level of training (Course “D” in Prague)
