Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Pediatric Kolar modul I and II
basic level
A practical course for physiotherapists and paediatric rehabilitation professionals focused on assessing motor development in infants and children according to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), an approach developed by Professor Pavel Kolář. The programme covers developmental kinesiology, assessment of spontaneous motor activity, primitive reflexes and postural reactions, and the application of developmental positions in paediatric rehabilitation.
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About course
An infant begins to roll onto their side, support themselves on their arms or make their first attempts to move independently. Developmental milestones may appear at the expected age, but the way these movements are performed can provide additional information about the development of postural control and movement coordination.
How can you distinguish natural developmental variability from movement patterns that require further assessment? And how can you use these observations when planning treatment?
DNS Pediatric is a course based on the principles of developmental kinesiology and the neurophysiology of motor control, as developed by Professor Pavel Kolář and the Prague School of Rehabilitation.
During the course, you will learn to analyse a child's spontaneous motor activity, assess the quality of postural and locomotor patterns, and interpret observed abilities in relation to developmental age. You will also explore the significance of primitive reflexes, postural reactions and developmental warning signs.
You will develop your ability to assess infants and older children, taking into account postural control, breathing, body symmetry and movement organisation.
The programme also covers principles of appropriate infant handling and positioning, the selection of exercises based on developmental positions, and the application of DNS when working with children experiencing coordination difficulties, postural problems and functional difficulties involving the lower limbs.
The course consists of two four-day modules combining lectures, clinical demonstrations and hands-on practice. Particular emphasis is placed on developing observational and assessment skills, as well as educating parents on how to support their child's motor development.
The aim of the course is to develop the ability to assess a child's motor development and movement quality and to plan individualised therapeutic interventions based on DNS principles.
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Modules
- module A
- module B
module A
This is a 4 days course for attendees who works primarily with pediatric clients.
Demonstrate an understanding of developmental kinesiology in depth with an emphasis on
development during the first year of life. Basic sagittal stabilization, postural-locomotion
function, stepping forward and supporting extremity function.
Describe the basis for primitive reflexes and postural reactions and their roles in developmental
kinesiology.
Red flags in the development during the first year of life.
Assessment of baby’s developmental age. Developmental and chronological age correlation
(baby demonstration).
Describe the relationship between development during the first year of life and pathology of the
locomotor system in adulthood.
Assess the integrated stabilizing system of the spine both visually and utilizing dynamic
functional DNS tests in children.
Clarify how DNS corrective exercises can integrate with other exercise strategies.
Evaluate and correct poor respiratory patterns.
DNS principles for baby handling in positions that corresponds to developmental positions of the
baby age 0-7M. Devices used for carrying babies, yes or no, how and why?
Child with asymmetry (oblique neck, oblique pelvis, plagiocephaly and their consequences to the
development).
Demonstrations of baby assessment and treatment based on DNS principles.
Toddlers and preschool children exercises according to DNS, easy positions without
differentiation.
After the DNS Pediatric 1 course participants should be able to assess the spontaneous locomotor
function of a child and distinguished between physiological and pathological movement pattern. The
emphasis is put on assessment of quality of a movement and assessment of the basic primitive reflexes.
module B
Course Goals and Description
Review of developmental kinesiology covered in DNS Pediatric course part 1, review of red
flags in development, distinguish physiological and pathological development (cases).
Development of children between 2-6 years of age.
Demonstration of babies: Be able to recognize ideal and disturbed locomotor patterns and
determine developmental age of the babies.
Baby handling – review of the principles described in pediatric course part I (0-7M). Handling
II age older 7M; demonstration focusing on key body segments – head and neck, hip, shoulder.
Handling of physiological and abnormally developing babies.
Postural analysis & testing of integrated spinal stabilization system– review of tests presented in
Pediatric course 1.
Exercise toddler and preschool children in higher differentiated positions.
Tests in pediatric clients – how to assess children in different age, modality (MABC, PDMS,
TUG, 6MWT etc.).
Child with DCD (developmental coordination disorder), dyspraxia.
DNS assessment and treatment approach in children with lower extremity problems in all three
anatomical planes (anteverted hip, tip toeing, in toeing, genua valga and vara, flat foot).
DNS assessment and treatment approach in children with poor posture and scoliosis.
Patient’s & parent’s education.