Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation Course A

Course Synopsis

•  Improve understanding of the basic principles of developmental kinesiology with an emphasis on development during the first year of life
• Identify and describe key milestones in human development
• Introduce the three level of sensorimotor control in functional assessment and treatment
• Demonstrate the relationship between development during the first year of life and pathology of the locomotor system in adulthood
• Introduce new terminology pertinent to rehabilitation such as functional joint centration, punctum fixum, punctum mobile and the integrated stabilizing system of the spine
• Define ideal postural stabilization from a developmental perspective: intra-abdominal pressure regulation, dual role of the diaphragm in stabilization and respiration, stabilization via co-contraction
• Identify common stereotypes of faulty postural stabilization (“open scissors syndrome”, forward drown posture, backward drown posture, “hour glass syndrome”)
• Explain and demonstrate biomechanics of undifferentiated, ipsilateral and contralateral postural-locomotion patterns; closed and opened kinematic chains, stepping forward and supporting function
• Evaluate and correct poor respiratory patterns
• Demonstrate the correlation between poor respiration patterns and functional pathology of the locomotor system
• Assess the integrated stabilizing system of the spine both visually and utilizing dynamic functional tests
• Integrate corrective exercises based on the DNS functional tests and developmental positions: exercise in undifferentiated static positions; position transfer during locomotor function; exercise progression using unstable surfaces; increased difficulty of the exercises utilizing resistance, dual tasking and other challenges
• Clarify how DNS corrective exercises can integrate with other exercise strategies
• Cover the basics of application of DNS concept in sport training
• Provide basic clinical management explanation for clinicians to better integrate the DNS approach in their regular practice, including patient education

Course Schedule (Tentative)

Day 1

09:00 – 10:30     Developmental Kinesiology, Ontogenesis – Basic Principles

10:30 – 10:45     Coffee break

10:45 – 12:30   Developmental Stages in the 1st year of life – Physiological & Pathological Development

12:30 – 13:30   Lunch

13:30 – 15:00   Stabilization of Spine, Trunk and Pelvis in Sagittal Plane, Breathing stereotype (ideal and pathological models).

15:00 – 15:15   Coffee break

15:15 – 17:00   Stabilizing system of the spine: DNS postural tests – assessment principles

Day 2

09:00 – 10:30       Basic postural stabilization assessment and treatment principles

10:30 – 10:45     Coffee break

11:00 – 12:30     Postural stabilization: basic supine positions corresponding with developmental positions   assessment and treatment/self-treatment principles: theory and demonstration

12:30 – 13:30     Lunch

13:30– 15:00      Postural stabilization: basic supine positions corresponding with developmental positions: hands on workshop

15:00 – 15:15     Coffee break

15:15 – 17:00     Postural stabilization : basic supine positions corresponding with developmental positions: hands on workshop

Day 3

08:30 – 10:30     Postural stabilization : basic prone positions corresponding with developmental positions   theory and demonstration: assessment and treatment/self-treatment principles:

10:30 – 10:45   Coffee break

10:45 – 12:30   Postural stabilization : basic prone positions corresponding with developmental positions:   hands on workshop

12:30 – 13:30   Lunch

13:30 – 15:00  Postural stabilization : demonstration of higher positions corresponding with development  between 3-14 months: intro to DNS course B. Final discussion