Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Paediatric Course - Level 2

Structure of the DNS Pediatric educational track:

• The basic Pediatric DNS Course (part 1) is over 4 days 
• The intermediate Pediatric DNS Course (part 2) is over 4 days 
• Advanced Pediatric DNS Course (part 3) 4 days 
• The Final Course D is over 6 days. This is the general course taking place in Prague both for participants following the standardized educational A-D track and the Pediatric DNS track.

DNS Pediatric educational track ground rules:

• Students who have completed the Basic Pediatric course (part 1) can register to the Intermediate Pediatric course (part 2) or to the standardized course B (they do not need to attend the Standardized DNS A Course)

Objectives of DNS Pediatric Course (Level 2):

• Review of developmental kinesiology covered in DNS Pediatric course part 1,review of red flags in development, distinguish physiological and pathological development (cases)
• Development of children between 2-6 years of age
• Demonstration of babies:  Be able to recognize ideal and disturbed locomotor patterns and determine developmental age of the babies.
• Baby handling – review of the principles described in pediatric course part I (0-7m). Handling II age older 7m; demonstration focusing on key body segments – head and neck, hip, shoulder. Handling of physiological and abnormally developing babies. 
• Postural analysis & testing of integrated spinal stabilization system– review of tests presented in Pediatric course 1 
• Exercise toddler and preschool children in higher differentiated positions
• Tests in pediatric clients – how to assess children in different age, modality (MABC, PDMS, TUG, 6MWT etc.)
• Child with DCD (developmental coordination disorder), dyspraxia
• DNS assessment and treatment approach in children with lower extremity problems in all three anatomical planes ( anteverted hip, tip toeing, in toeing, genua valga and vara, flat foot)
• DNS assessment and treatment approach in children with poor posture and scoliosis
• Patient’s & parent’s education.

OPTIONAL EXAMINATION

Participants who would like to take part in the educational track towards becoming a certified practitioner can take this exam for an additional fee. Participants are required to return the test to the Prague School instructor within 8 weeks following the course. Upon successful completion and passing of the test, a “Certificate of ACHIEVEMENT” from the Prague School of Rehabilitation will be awarded.

Pediatric DNS 2 test:

The test consists of 10 videos of babies and 10 pictures of babies. The student is asked with each image to describe the developmental age, including physiologic and pathologic presentation, and to explain the answers.

Test fee: 130 Euros (To be paid to Prague School of Rehabilitation)