Course

October 21 - 23, 2016

Instructor

Petra Valouchova, MPT, PhD

Course Payment and Organization

Michael Maxwell, DC

Course objectives Sports & Fitness Courses

Besides standard DNS Exercise Course Part  2 objectives the following will be covered:

Postural-locomotion function from a developmental perspective.

Developmental kinesiology aspects for ideal stereotype of running and other sports performance.

Biomechanics of gait and the running cycle.

Basic core stabilization as a prerequisite for locomotion patterns.

The role of the diaphragm during aerobic exercise; dual postural-respiratory diaphragmatic function.

Correction and training of the proper breathing stereotype.

The extremities functional differentiation for running - stepping forward and supporting function for the contralateral pattern of running.

DNS exercise positions to train core stabilization as a prerequisite of the ideal running stereotype.

Biomechanical and developmental kinesiology principles for foot centration & foot orthotics and selection of optimal shoes for different type of running.

The most frequent types of musculoskeletal dysfunction resulting from non optimal running stereotype and poor methodology of training: plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, knee pain, hip pain, low back pain.

Stretching and coordination exercises from the developmental perspective in order to get ready for running; educating the runner.

DNS Test "Exercise II"

DNS Test Fee: 65 EUR Thank you for purchasing the DNS test. DNS Prague School Team

OPTIONAL TEST Please note this test is optional – you need not take this test to take other DNS courses. Students who would like to participate in the educational track towards becoming a DNS Certified Exercise Trainers can take this test for an additional fee. After completing a payment you will receive an email confirmation after your eligibility has been verified. This email will contain all necessary instructions to start the online test. We suggest to take the test within 8 weeks of completing the course. Upon successful completion and passing of the test, a Certificate of Achievement will be awarded by Prague School of Rehabilitation and after the Exercise course Part III the final exam can be taken.