Course

April 21, 2026

Instructor

Marcela Safarova, DPT, PhD

Course Payment and Organization

Course Description

Discover how impaired trunk–lower limb stabilization and altered load transfer contribute to jumper’s knee and knee dysfunctions in young athletes—and learn how to intervene effectively.

Understand the pathomechanics of common knee disorders, including patellar tendinopathy, anterior knee pain, and sport-related overload syndromes, and learn to recognize subtle functional deficits before symptoms become chronic.

Gain clear, practical clinical strategies you can apply immediately in your practice, even if you are new to the DNS concept.

Explore the fundamental neurophysiological principles behind DNS-based therapy and understand how developmental stabilization influences knee joint loading, shock absorption, and movement control.

Watch live patient demonstrations or video-based case analyses, offering real-life insight into knee dysfunctions, altered jumping and landing strategies, and kinetic chain disturbances.

Learn how to assess and treat joint dysfunctions, motor control impairments, and asymmetries of the lower limb using DNS-informed clinical reasoning.

Build a strong understanding of a functional, motor-development–based approach to knee stabilization and force transmission during dynamic sports activities.

Take away practical DNS treatment strategies that enhance clinical decision-making and improve outcomes in young athletes with knee pain and overload syndromes.

Hands-on practice – guided sessions that strengthen assessment skills and improve therapeutic confidence.