Structure of the courses D

Course D: 6 day course (36 hours)

Location:  Prague, Czech Republic

Eligibility requirements for the DNS Course D include:

Eligible applicants will be invited by the Rehabilitation Prague School and must meet the following criteria to receive an invitation.

• Completion of A – C courses and at least two additional DNS workshops.  The additional DNS workshops may include repeated A-C courses, DNS skills review sessions,  DNS special workshops  e.g sports performance, neurological disorders, pediatrics, etc. 
• Receipt of Certificates of Achievement in Courses A, B & C
• Application for Course D must take place no earlier than two years and no later than five years, following completion of Course A.

Course Objectives

• In-depth discussion of advanced DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) topics as presented by Professor Pavel Kolar, including the application of DNS across various medical fields such as musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, internal medicine, and gynaecology. The session will explore concepts of ideal motor function, advanced case assessments, and live treatment demonstrations. A follow-up discussion with Professor Kolar and participating physiotherapists will provide insight into clinical findings and the rationale behind the techniques used.
• Review of developmental position, kinesiology content, transition movements, and assessment in dynamic tests.
• Anticipatory motion – a powerful tool for enhancing treatment and evaluating the accuracy of the therapist's approach
• Mobilization techniques based on developmental kinesiology principles (cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, and rib mobilization).
• Focus on specific anatomical areas and related diagnoses – scoliosis, radicular pain syndromes, headache, vertigo, shoulder, hip, and foot problems.
• Paediatric topics: demonstration of infants and children with developmental problems, functional assessment, treatment strategies, handling, parent’s education, live paediatric patient demonstrations.
• Functional assessment and treatment strategies tailored to specific populations, including live patient demonstrations: perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, administer targeted interventions and exercises, and determine appropriate care frequency and prognosis.
• Lecture on how Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) can enhance performance in athletic populations, with a focus on contralateral and ipsilateral movement patterns in athletic performance.
• Refinement of DNS manual skills – hands-on workshops in small groups, including practicums with and without patients.
• Participants will undergo a practical examination on the final day.

A Certificate of ATTENDANCE will be awarded by Prague School of Rehabilitation

EXAMINATION to Become a CERTIFIED DNS PRACTITIONER

The certification exam to become a DNS Practitioner consists of two parts: a multiple-choice online test and a practical examination.

Online multiple-choice test: Fee 65 Euros 

Important: The written exam must be completed prior to attending Course D in Prague.

Participants have three attempts to pass the online written exam, which must be completed before attending Course D in Prague, where the practical examination takes place.

If a participant does not pass the written exam within three attempts, they will be required to postpone their attendance at Course D. In such cases, they must first repeat Course C or attend another DNS course before they can register for Course D in Prague again.

▶︎ The practical exam conducted at the end of Course D, is included in the Course D tuition. If the participant does not successfully pass the practical exam, they may register for Course D again the following year and attempt the practical exam once more. In the meantime, it is recommended that the participant attend at least one additional DNS course to improve their practical skills in DNS assessment and therapy.

Upon successful completion of Course D and both exams, participants will receive a Certificate of DNS Practitioner from the Prague School of Rehabilitation.

They will be officially recognized as Certified Practitioners in the Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) approach.  

 Advantages of being a Certified DNS Practitioner

• When you earn your certification, you can choose to haveyourname listed on the Prague School Rehabilitation website for a one-time fee of 20 Euros. You are required to take at least 1 DNS course every 3 years to retain your certification status.
• Updated information or articles/research pertaining to DNS
• Advanced practice sessions with Prague physiotherapists
• Special advanced courses with Professor Kolar and/or Prague PTs.

Prague, September 2009: First DNS course D