DNS Skills Course on Scoliosis
basic level
A practical specialised course for physiotherapists working with children, adolescents and adults with scoliosis and postural asymmetries. The programme combines clinical assessment, principles of postural stabilisation and corrective exercises based on Professor Pavel Kolář's DNS approach. An additional introductory day makes the course accessible to participants without previous DNS training.
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About course
Two patients have a similar degree of spinal curvature, yet they differ in their breathing patterns, trunk control and stabilisation strategies during movement.
Does a similar structural presentation mean that both patients should perform the same exercises?
DNS Scoliosis is a specialised course based on the principles of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, an approach developed by Professor Pavel Kolář. It combines knowledge of spinal development, developmental kinesiology and postural control with the practical assessment and rehabilitation of people with scoliosis.
During the course, you will learn to analyse body asymmetries, stabilisation strategies, breathing function and movement patterns. You will explore DNS functional tests and how to use assessment findings to plan individualised therapeutic interventions.
You will also develop your manual therapy skills and learn to select corrective exercises based on developmental positions, adapting them to each patient's needs and abilities.
The programme covers the practical application of DNS techniques, modifications of therapeutic positions, elements of reflex locomotion and the integration of exercises into patients' daily activities.
The course lasts four days, with the first day dedicated to an introduction to the fundamentals of DNS. This allows both graduates of previous DNS courses and physiotherapists new to the approach to participate.
The aim of the course is to develop functional assessment skills and the ability to plan scoliosis rehabilitation with consideration for the patient's age, type of spinal curvature and individual movement capabilities.
Modules
- Module A
Module A
Day 1
9.00 – 10.30 Developmental Kinesiology & Ontogenetic influence on scoliotic development,
risk factors.
10.30 – 10.45 Coffee break.
10.45 – 12.30 DNS functional assessment for asymmetrical poor posture and scoliosis.
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch.
13.30 – 15.00 DNS techniques to restore posture in scoliotic individuals.
15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break.
15.15 – 17.00 Patient demonstration: Complex DNS assessment and treatment of individual with
scoliosis.
Day 2 Friday
9.00 – 10.30 Workshop: treatment strategies for scoliotic clients.
10.30 – 10.45 Coffee break.
10.45 – 12.30 Workshop: DNS modifications, utilization of reflex zones and Klapp’s crawling
within DNS concept in scoliotic clients.
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch.
13.30 – 15.00 DNS Self-treatment for clients with scoliosis, client’s education.
15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break.
15.30 – 17.00 Patient demonstration: Complex DNS assessment and treatment of individual with
scoliosis. Final Discussion.
Day 3 Saturday
9.00 – 10.30 Video-demonstrations: DNS assessment and treatment for asymmetrical posture.
10.30 – 10.45 Coffee break.
10.45 – 12.30 Workshop: DNS positions specific for fixing asymmetrical and scoliotic posture.
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch.
13.30– 15.30 Patient demonstration and final discussion.