DNS Clinical B – Seattle, WA 2024

October 18 – 20, 2024

The DNS Clinical Series of courses is for Clinicians are based on neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, muscle physiology, and kinesiology, with an emphasis on diagnostics.

These courses are limited to licensed health professionals (MD, DO, PT, DC, OT, ATC, massage therapists).

All clinical courses are 3-day, 18-hour courses.

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About DNS

The nervous system establishes programs that control human posture, movement, and gait. This motor control is largely established during the first critical years of life. Therefore, the Prague School emphasizes neurodevelopmental aspects of motor control in order to assess and restore dysfunction of the locomotor system and associated syndromes.

The Prague School of Rehabilitation and Manual Medicine was established by key neurologists/physiatrists, all of whom were giants in the 20th Century rehabilitation movement: Professors Vaclav Vojta, Karel Lewit, Vladimir Janda, and Frantisek Vele.

Based upon the groundbreaking neurodevelopmental and rehabilitation principles described by these mentors, Pavel Kolar has organized the next generation of clinical protocols that are designed to restore and stabilize locomotor function. This rehabilitation approach is called Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS).

Course Objectives

DNS B we take the foundation of sagittal stabilization and apply it to differentiated patterns. We complete the developmental sequence and place our major emphasis on rehabilitating and training the ipsilateral and contralateral patterns. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the developmental sequence and the neurophysiological aspects of ontogenesis.

Demonstrate an understanding of developmental kinesiology and its relationship with pathology of the locomotor system: review theory covered in the A course and introduce more advanced theory, namely the verticalization process
Describe the basis for primitive reflexes and postural reactions and their roles in developmental kinesiology
Introduce basic information about reflex locomotion according to Vojta
Perform demonstration of assessments of babies: attendees will be able to recognize ideal and disturbed locomotor patterns and determine the developmental age of the babies
Demonstrate and teach proper handling of infants
Demonstration application of DNS assessment and treatment in adult patients with pain and dysfunction within the locomotor system – stabilization assessment and treatment strategy
Postural analysis & testing of integrated spinal stabilization system – review of Course A tests and introduction to additional, advanced tests
Integration of corrective exercises based on newly taught DNS functional tests
Exercise in differentiated ipsilateral and contralateral static positions, position transfer during locomotor function, exercise progression using unstable surface, resistance against “planned movement”, dual tasking and other challenges both in ipsi and contralateral patterns, transition between ipsilateral and contralateral patterns, training of isolated segmental movement
Introduction to cortical functioning – body scheme, quality of relaxation, isolated segmental movements
Provide more complex clinical management explanations for clinicians to better integrate more advanced DNS protocols into clinical practice
Optimally prepare students for the next level of training (Course “C”)

Course Outline

Day 1

Hour 1 - 2		Developmental Kinesiology & ontogenesis – review of the basic principles
Hour 3 - 4		Primitive reflexes, postural reactions & postural activity during the first year of life
		Break
Hour 5 - 6		Functional assessment during the first year of life – demonstration of babies & video demonstration
Hour 7 - 8		Distinguish physiological and pathological development; central coordination disturbance; determine the developmental age; proper baby handling

*Note: This is an approximate schedule and is subject to change.

Day 2

Hour 1 -2		Distinguish physiological and pathological development; central coordination disturbance; determine the developmental age; proper baby handling cont.
Hour 3		Optimal spinal stabilization – review of the basic DNS tests
Hour 4		Workshop: Additional and advanced DNS tests
		LUNCH
Hour 4 - 6		Cortical function: Body scheme assessment and treatment approach
Hour 7 - 8		Workshop: Mobilization and relaxation techniques based on developmental kinesiology principles

*Note: This is an approximate schedule and is subject to change.

Day 3

Hour 1 - 2		Active exercise prescription based on developmental & reflex locomotion positions
Hour 2 - 3		Workshop: DNS active exercise
Hour 4		Workshop: Advanced positions for active exercise. Patient’s education
		LUNCH
Hour 5 - 6		Workshop: Advanced positions for active exercise. Patient’s education
Hour 7 - 8		Workshop: Advanced positions for active exercise. Patient’s education

*Note: This is an approximate schedule and is subject to change.

Primary Instructor: Veronika Nasslerova

Course Instructor: Veronika Nasslerova, MPT

Veronika earned her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy at the Department of Physical Education and Sport at the Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic in 2007. She worked at a private Rehabilitation Center Monada in Prague between 2006 and 2014. She worked in both outpatient and in-patient settings, focusing on the treatment of patients with various neurological, musculoskeletal, and orthopedic diagnoses as well as pediatric populations. For several years, she was a lecturer at the Department of Physical Education and Sport. In 2011, Veronika completed a course in Vojta’s Reflex Locomotion with an emphasis on the treatment of adult patients. In 2013, she completed training in developmental kinesiology focused on functional assessment and treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries. She also studied the application of acupressure treatment for various neurological, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal diseases. Veronika also completed a course in Klapp‘s crawling. She specifically uses this treatment technique for children and young patients with scoliosis. She has been working at Professor Kolar’s private rehabilitation Centre of Movement Medicine in Prague since February 2015. Veronika has been teaching DNS courses in both, Czech and English languages since 2015.

Course Instructor: Michael Maxwell, DC, BHK

Course Instructor: Dr Michael Maxwell

Through his consistent and exceptional exposure to some of the world's most recognized clinicians and educators, 20 years in the trenches helping clients and patients reach their goals, and his dedication to providing exceptional and comprehensive care in clinical practice, Dr. Maxwell is well-positioned to provide outstanding clinical continuing education. And more importantly, he is honoured to do so.

Dr. Maxwell is Canada's only Certified Instructor for Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization according to Pavel Kolar. He is also Canada's only Certified Instructor for Michael Shacklock's Neurodynamics Solutions - Upper and Lower Quarter Courses.

Michael has been a fitness, health, exercise rehabilitation, and manual therapy nerd since 1998. As a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, kinesiologist, and Chiropractor, he has sought out key mentors, courses, and conferences to accelerate the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary to help his clients and patients.

Frustrated by the lack of practical knowledge and skills provided in his Exercise Science undergraduate degree, and inspired by the extra-curricular conferences and courses he had previously attended, Dr. Maxwell began facilitating workshops and seminars that featured practical, hands-on content, taught by industry leaders. This is what led to the formation of Somatic Senses Education. Since 2003, Dr. Maxwell has organized well over 300 continuing education courses throughout Canada featuring industry leaders such as Lorimer Moseley, Donald Murphy, Stuart McGill, Pavel Kolar, and the outstanding Prague School Physio’s, Clayton Skaggs, Brett Winchester, Michael Shacklock, Dale Buchberger, Jack Miller, Clare Frank, Robert Lardner, Mark Finch, Charlie Weingroff, and many more! His mission is simple: provide evidence-informed, practical, and world-class continuing education featuring industry-leading clinicians, educators, and researchers, with the ultimate goal of improving the standards of patient care!

Dr. Maxwell currently works with a variety of patients including recreational and elite athletes, and non-athletes looking for fast results combined with long-term strategies for improved function and pain resolution. He has an extensive background in strength and conditioning and medical exercise. He is NCCP Level 1 Weightlifting certified and spent 10 years in the trenches as a strength and conditioning coach, medical exercise specialist, and Kinesiologist before he became a Chiropractor in 2007.

Additional Information

There are no prerequisites to attending this course.

Electronic Hand-Outs provided by Prague School of Rehabilitation.
Electronic Certificate of ATTENDANCE distributed by the Prague School of Rehabilitation.

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Step #1

Purchase a seat in the course from DNS Rehab Canada below:

DNS Clinical B – Seattle, WA 2024

October 18 – 20, 2024

Friday: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Seattle – TBD

***Times are placeholders and will be updated as the venue is confirmed and the instructor's travel arrangements are confirmed.

$895.00

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Step #2

Each DNS course participant must pay a small fee (80 Euros) to the Prague School of Rehab, the originators and proprietors of all things DNS. Click on this button to go directly to the Prague School Website and pay your Prague School Fee (80 Euros):

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