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Course Description — Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
The nervous system establishes programs that control human locomotion, which is comprised of posture and movement. This “motor control” is largely established during the first critical 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 neuro-musculoskeletal patients has been expanded. The DNS approach involves every component of the movement system (i.e., muscles, joints, discs, 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 pre-determined elements for uprighting. These patterns are essential for control of posture and stability of the spine — the pivotal center of the entire movement system through the life of the individual. This complex approach is exciting and “cutting-edge” as it provides a window into the complexity and plasticity of the CNS and its effect on the musculoskeletal system and vice-versa.
Participants to these courses will be introduced to these complex approach and methods. For more information on this approach, please visit www.rehabps.com.
Target Audience: Licensed Medical Professionals (PT, DC, OT, ATC, MD, DO)
Course Level : Basic
Instructor / Student Ratio : 16:1
CEUS - 1.7 CEUs (17 Contact Hours)
PT/PTA CEU Information -
California: Our organization is an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in California (CA) by CEUapproval.com, LLC, a recognized approval agency of the Physical Therapy Board of CA.
Massachusetts: Our organization is an approved provider of continuing education for APTA Massachusetts
Courses approved by other state boards in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on the state regulation:
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Courses approved by other APTA chapters in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on the state regulation:
AZ | DC | MD | MS | NM
Please reach out to your state licensing board to confirm the currency and accuracy of this information. If you have a specific question about CEU approval for this course in your state, please direct your inquiry to info@ceuapproval.com.
The following states are not pre-approved: FL, LA, IL, MN, NV, NY, NJ, OH, OK, TN, TX, WV
Participants licensed in states not pre-approved may file for individual approval using the instructions on this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uINVSr-O7xE95OLRA5FjLYeAB3BjwxfS/
Course dates - July 17/18, 2027 (Hotel nights July 16, 17, 2027)
Cost :
$995- Basic ( Hawaii Residents) - Includes course, Electronic handouts, breakfast / lunch, Networking happy hour
$1095- Basic ( Non Hawaii Residents - Includes course, Electronic handouts, breakfast / lunch, Networking happy hour
$1595 Elite (Sale priced) - Includes 2 Nights hotel Hyatt Centric Waikiki, Course, Electronic Handouts Breakfast / Lunch, Networking Happy Hour
$1550 Social (Sale Priced) -2 Nights hotel Hyatt Centric Waikiki ( shared with another course attendee you come with), Course, Electronic Handouts Breakfast / Lunch, Networking Happy Hour
For all Attendees there is €100 fee required by the Prague School this is NOT included in course cost - please click LINK HERE to pay.
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.
Course Schedule :
DAY 1 (8:30 AM - 6:30 PM)
AM Introduction to DNS, Postural ontogenesis & motor development from a developmental kinesiology model
Lecture/Lab: Respiration Tests of the Intrinsic Spinal Stabilizing System
DAY 2 (8:30 AM - 6:30 PM)
AM /PM
Lab: Tests of the Intrinsic Spinal Stabilizing System (cont.)
Lecture/Lab: Active Exercises
Lab: Active Exercises “Putting it all Together”
Instructor : Dr Clare Frank DPT, OCS - Dr. Frank received her physical therapy degree from Northern Illinois University. She completed the Kaiser Permanente Orthopedic Residency program in 1993 while working on her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy at University of Southern California.She received her Advanced Standing doctorate degree from Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California in 2003.She is a board certified specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Her clinical career has been greatly influenced by Shirley Sahrmann PT, PhD, and the Prague School of Manual Medicine faculty, namely, the late Vladimir Janda MD, the late Karel Lewit MD, and Pavel Kolar PT, PhD. Dr. Frank practices in Los Angeles, California. She currently teaches in the U.S. and internationally and has co-authored “Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalances: The Janda Approach” with Human Kinetics, Inc.
