Course

June 6 - 7, 2026

Instructors

Prof. Pavel Kolar, PaedDr, PhD

Prof. Alena Kobesova, MD, PhD

Michael Rintala, DC

Clare Frank, DPT

Course Payment and Organization

Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
Describe the theoretical foundation of DNS and its roots in developmental kinesiology.

Explain the role of the central nervous system in postural and movement control
Discuss how the CNS establishes movement programs during early childhood and how these influence adult motor function.

Identify key developmental milestones relevant to DNS assessment and intervention
Recognize typical postural and locomotor patterns in infants and their application in clinical evaluation.

Apply DNS principles to clinical rehabilitation
Analyze patient movement and posture using developmental models and implement DNS-based interventions to improve functional stability.

Demonstrate the application of DNS in sports performance and injury prevention
Utilize DNS techniques to enhance spinal and joint stability in athletes, improving efficiency and reducing injury risk.

Describe the developmental and neurophysiological basis of sensorimotor integration
Understand how sensory inputs guide CNS maturation and motor development during infancy.

Identify the role of multisensory systems (visual, proprioceptive, vestibular, tactile) in movement control
Recognize how each sensory modality contributes to postural stability and dynamic coordination.

Explain the concept of functional joint centration and its sensory-motor implications
Analyze how proprioceptive input from joint loading supports precise motor control.

Assess the signs of disrupted sensorimotor integration in clinical populations
Recognize patterns of altered postural responses and compensatory movement strategies.

Course Objectives:

Apply DNS principles to enhance sensory feedback and motor learning
Utilize exercises in developmental positions to promote optimal sensorimotor coordination.

Discuss how sensorimotor deficits contribute to common neurological and musculoskeletal disorders
Connect clinical findings (e.g., dystonia, spasticity, poor coordination) to specific deficits in sensory processing.

Integrate sensory stimulation techniques (tactile, auditory, vestibular) into rehabilitation or training
Select appropriate stimuli to facilitate motor activation and improve movement variability.

Introduce the key principes of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and its role in the athletic population.

Discuss how sensorimotor deficits contribute to common neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.

Apply DNS principles to enhance sensory feedback and motor learning

Demonstrate and discuss the assessment & management of various athletes.

Demonstrate & practice developmental milestone positions and movements that occur during the first year of life in order to enhance movement efficiency

Demonstrate and practice rotational joint centration in the shoulder and lumbo-pelvic hip complex.

This summit will be a combination of lectures, workshops and patient demonstrations.