Course

April 20, 2026

Instructor

Marcela Safarova, DPT, PhD

Course Payment and Organization

Course Description

Discover how impaired shoulder stabilization and trunk–upper limb integration contribute to SLAP lesions and chronic shoulder pain in adult patients—and learn how to intervene effectively.

Understand the pathomechanics of common shoulder disorders, including SLAP lesions, instability, and overuse syndromes, and learn to recognize subtle functional deficits before they lead to persistent pain or failed conservative treatment.

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 shoulder joint loading and movement control.

Watch live patient demonstrations or video-based case analyses, offering real-life insight into shoulder dysfunctions, scapulohumeral rhythm disturbances, and trunk–upper limb coordination deficits.

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

Take away practical DNS treatment strategies that enhance clinical decision-making and improve outcomes in adult patients with shoulder pathology.

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