COURSE OBJECTIVES
Basic Course B: 3 - 4 day course (24 hours)
Main Instructor: Pavel Kolar and Prague School PT
OR authorized Prague School PT + Local DNS instructor
• Demonstrate an understanding of developmental kinesiology and its relationship with pathology of the locomotor system: review and introduction to more advanced theory.
• Describe the basis for primitive reflexes and postural reactions and their roles in developmental kinesiology.
• Demonstration of babies: Be able to recognize ideal and disturbed locomotor patterns and determine developmental age of the babies.
• Demonstration of adult patients with pain in 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.
• Postural analysis & testing of integrated spinal stabilization system– advanced theory and testing.
• Reflex locomotion: Review of Reflex Turning I, II and reflex creeping and introduction to additional zones.
• Introduction to 1st position.
• Integration of corrective exercises based on newly taught DNS functional tests and RL positions.
• Introduction to cortical functioning – body scheme, quality of relaxation, isolated segmental movements.
• Provide more complex clinical management explanation for clinicians to better integrate more advanced DNS protocols into clinical practice.
• To optimally prepare students for the next level of training (Course “C”).
A Certificate of ATTENDANCE will be awarded by local instructor
OPTIONAL EXAMINATION
Participants who would like to participate in the educational track towards becoming a certified practitioner can take this exam for an additional fee of 100 Euros.
The test will consist of an analysis of babies at various developmental stages . A CD of video will be given to participant for analysis. Participants are required to return the test to the local instructor within a month after the course. Upon successful completion and passing of the test, a Certificate of ACHIEVEMENT from Prague School of Rehabilitation will be awarded.
May only re-take the test 3 times.
The clinician would be required to repeat one or more courses, to be determined by the DNS committee and based upon weaknesses noted leading to failed testing, before re-qualifying for certification testing.