The Prague School and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization
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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 new rehabilitation approach is called Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS). See video.
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Study DNS where it was created: under the guidance of Professor Pavel Kolář and his closest collaborators, certified DNS instructors.
Prague courses offer a high instructor-to-participant ratio, with small-group workshops led by a large team of highly skilled DNS instructors, ensuring intensive hands-on learning.
Real patient demonstrations are an integral part of the program, connecting theory directly with clinical practice.
Visit the links below to check eligibility and register.
Complete your Pre-D education, pass the tests, and get ready to join the D Course next year — August 17–22, 2026.
- An event fully dedicated to DNS at the prestigious Stanford University
- In-depth DNS education based on developmental kinesiology and neuroscience
- Lectures, hands-on workshops, and live demonstrations for direct clinical and performance application
- Chronic LBP was associated with reduced respiratory amplitude, supporting DNS concepts of impaired diaphragm-driven postural stabilization.
- Findings highlight the functional importance of breathing and trunk control, key targets of DNS therapy.
- DNS integration improved intra-abdominal pressure control and spinal stability, leading to meaningful functional improvement.
- Developmental DNS positions enabled better movement efficiency and reduced pain.
