Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization. Skills course with specific focus on foot dysfunction

A patient reports foot pain, difficulty walking or recurring lower-limb symptoms. In a static assessment, foot alignment may appear unremarkable. However, changes in weight-bearing strategies and movement control become apparent during weight transfer and walking.

How can you assess whether foot function may contribute to the patient's symptoms? And how can you use this information when planning treatment?

DNS Foot is a specialised course based on the principles of developmental kinesiology and postural-locomotor control according to Professor Pavel Kolář's DNS approach.

During the course, you will learn to analyse the development of foot function, its role in body stabilisation and its interaction with other segments of the lower limb. You will explore the principles of functional foot and ankle assessment, with particular emphasis on weight-bearing, load transfer and the different phases of gait.

You will develop your ability to assess functional foot centration and learn to use DNS developmental positions to improve muscle coordination and movement control.

The programme also covers mobilisation, relaxation and soft tissue techniques based on Karel Lewit's approach. You will explore methods of assessing foot sensation and awareness, along with exercises designed to develop sensorimotor control.

An important part of the course is learning to integrate assessment findings with the selection of therapeutic techniques, exercises and strategies for independent patient practice.

The aim of the course is to develop functional foot assessment skills and the ability to plan treatment with an understanding of the foot's role within the entire movement system.