DNS Course B

Details

• September 11-13, 2026
• Instructor: Dr. Robert Newhalfen
• Location: Motus Integrative Health – 1425 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville, IN 46375

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Objectives:

• Improve understanding of the basic principles of developmental kinesiology with an emphasis on development during the first year of life
• Identify and describe key milestones in human development
• Introduce the three level of sensorimotor control in functional assessment and treatment
• Demonstrate the relationship between development during the first year of life and pathology of the locomotor system in adulthood
• Introduce new terminology pertinent to rehabilitation such as functional joint centration, punctum fixum, punctum mobile and the integrated stabilizing system of the spine
• Define ideal postural stabilization from a developmental perspective: intra-abdominal pressure regulation, dual role of the diaphragm in stabilization and respiration, stabilization via cocontraction
• Identify common stereotypes of faulty postural stabilization (“open scissors syndrome”, forward drown posture, backward drown posture, “hour glass syndrome”)
• Explain and demonstrate biomechanics of undifferentiated, ipsilateral and contralateral posturallocomotion patterns; closed and opened kinematic chains, stepping forward and supporting function
• Evaluate and correct poor respiratory patterns
• Demonstrate the correlation between poor respiration patterns and functional pathology of the locomotor system
• Assess the integrated stabilizing system of the spine both visually and utilizing dynamic functional tests
• Integrate corrective exercises based on the DNS functional tests and developmental positions: exercise in undifferentiated static positions; position transfer during locomotor function; exercise progression using unstable surfaces; increased difficulty of the exercises utilizing resistance, dual tasking and other challenges
• Clarify how DNS corrective exercises can integrate with other exercise strategies
• Cover the basics of application of DNS concept in sport training
• Provide basic clinical management explanation for clinicians to better integrate the DNS approach in their regular practice, including patient education
• Optimally prepare students for the next level of training (Course “B”)

Registration Fee: $900 + Mandatory Prague School Fee

Fee: $900 + euro Prague fee

Important information: Please pay the separate Prague School fee here: https://www.rehabps.cz/rehab/course.php?c_id=3830