Course

May 19 - 21, 2025

Instructor

Marcela Safarova, DPT, PhD

Course Payment and Organization

Fortbildungsakademie Linz

Course objectives:

Clinical evaluation of patients with scoliosis, including the use of DNS functional tests to assess individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and postural asymmetry

Overview of the classification and etiology of AIS, acquired scoliosis, and asymmetry in childhood

Principles of sagittal stabilization in children, adults, and athletes, with emphasis on achieving optimal posture and enhancing sports performance in individuals with scoliosis

Hands-on workshop to refine manual skills for addressing asymmetries of the chest, pelvis, and spine

Therapeutic modifications of DNS developmental positions to promote corrective outcomes

Training in body awareness and postural control is an integral component of rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation strategies specific to scoliosis across different age groups and clinical presentations

Application of advanced variations of Klapp crawling for scoliosis

Video analysis and live demonstrations of patient assessment and treatment