DYNAMIC NEUROMUSCULAR STABILISATION - Durban

DYNAMIC NEUROMUSCULAR STABILISATION with Dr Craig Morris; Durban; 12-13 March 2010; R2600

Course Outline

Much attention has been given in recent years to the development, maintenance and decline of functional stability of the locomotor system. Indeed, emerging research has proven the existence of the deep, or core, stabilizing muscles and their impact in controlling safe joint motion. This is especially true for the joints of the spinal column, where the complexity of the biomechanical and neurophysiological demands is phenomenal.

With the increased understanding of functional stability have arisen new theories regarding the etiology of functional pathology and also of effective treatment methods to restore stability. Unfortunately, these techniques have yielded less than satisfactory results for many frustrated clinicians in search of more effective and long-lasting results. Some functional stabilization methods, although based on sound principles, have been criticized as impractical.

It is during this period that a new method of intrinsic locomotor system stabilization has arisen to dramatically gain the attention of rehabilitation specialists. Pavel Kolar, PaedDr. has indeed spawned a new manual approach to activate the “Integrated Stabilizing System” and achieve exciting levels of improved function in a remarkably brief period.

Based upon the scientific principles of developmental kinesiology, the neurophysiological aspects of the maturing locomotor system on which the internationally renowned “Prague School of Manual Medicine and Rehabilitation” was established, he has expanded the scope of clinical options in an exciting new direction. Attendees to the course will be introduced to these methods.

Following the Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) course, attendees will have a clear understanding of:

The basic principles of developmental kinesiology.

Development during the first year of life: stabilization of the spine in the sagittal plane, development of the phasic movements coupled with trunk rotation.

The relationship between development during the first year of life & locomotor system pathology in adulthood.

The reflex consequences following central neural programs during the first year of life.

Functional stabilization of the spine & correction of poor stereotypical respiration.

New terminology such as functional joint centration/decentration, punctum fixum, and the integrated stabilizing system of the spine. In addition, posture will be discussed from a developmental point of view.

Critical principles of reflex locomotion: locomotor patterns, stepping forward & support function, support/stimulating zones.

Course attendees will also possess:

Skills to utilize critical functional tests to evaluate the integrated stabilizing system of the spine.

Skills for evaluation of breathing stereotypes.

Past Course Testimonials

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) is a critically important inclusion within Murdoch University’s Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma Courses in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. I would highly recommend this course to all healthcare practitioners interested in expanding their clinical skills and scope of practice, especially in the fields of rehabilitation, sports chiropractic/physiotherapy and chronic pain disorders.” – John Sweeney, AM, DC, FACC, FICC, Past-President, World Federation of Chiropractic

DNS training has helped broaden my ability to understand and assess neuromuscular conditions at a deeper level while adding a treatment approach that has improved my effectiveness with my current cases and expanded my ability to treat patients that were untreatable by previous methods.” - Dave Juehring, DC, DACRB, Director, Palmer College Rehabilitation Clinics & Residency Program, Davenport, IA

After studying the diagnostic and manual therapeutic methods of Professor Pavel Kolar, I am increasingly convinced of the critical importance of this approach.” -Rocco Guerriero, B.Sc. D.C. FCCSS(c) FCCRS(c) FCCO(c), Associate Professor, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Coordinator of the Department of Rehabilitative and Assessment Services

Every chiropractor and chiropractic student needs to know this information.” - Kim Christensen, DC, CCSP. DACRB, CSCS, Portland, OR

Looking forward to Module A!

Wow! Challenges our stabilisation paradigms. I can definitely apply new techniques immediately and look forward to the results. Thanks - very informative and practical. Next level please!

DNS is the future of stabilisation training. Clinically useful and complex, with tremendous potential for further integration into practice.

Dr Morris integrates a very large scope of practice as well as multiple treatment protocols in the course material. Various professions would be able to attend and carry out the techniques explained and can implement these into their treatments with their patients.  

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