€399.00 – €1,049.00
These DNS courses are based on neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, muscle physiology and kinesiology with an emphasis on diagnostics. These courses are limited to licensed health professionals.
Upcoming courses:
Basic A course -Kaunas: November 14-16, 2025
Basic B course -Kaunas: February 13-15, 2026
Intermediate C course – Kaunas: June 5-7, 2026
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A - C courses
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November 14th, 2025 – June 7th, 2026
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Petra Valouchova; Jana Vesela
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English
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Kaunas
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A course
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November 14-16, 2025
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Jana Vesela
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English
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Kaunas
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About Dynamic NeuroMuscular Stabilization:
Much attention has been given in recent years to the development, maintenance and decline of functional stability of the locomotor system. Indeed, emerging research has proven the existence of the deep, or core, stabilizing muscles and their impact in controlling safe joint motion. This is especially true for the joints of the spinal column, where the complexity of the biomechanical and neurophysiological demands is phenomenal. With the increased understanding of functional stability have arisen new theories regarding the etiology of functional pathology and also of effective treatment methods to restore stability. Unfortunately, these techniques have yielded less than satisfactory results for many frustrated clinicians. Some methods, although based on sound principles, have been criticized as impractical.
It is during this period that a new method of intrinsic locomotor system stabilization has arisen to dramatically gain the attention of rehabilitation specialists. Pavel Kolar, PaedDr., Ph.D. has indeed spawned a new manual approach to activate the intrinsic system and achieve exciting levels of improved function in a remarkably brief period. Based upon the principles of developmental kinesiology, the neurophysiological aspects of the maturing locomotor system on which the Prague school was established, he has expanded the scope of clinical options in an exciting new direction. Attendees to the course will be introduced to these methods.
One of the most exciting aspects of the course is that this method describes the first new manual approach to the treatment of radicular syndromes since Cox and McKenzie did so decades ago. The success of this method has gained a great deal of interest among clinicians around the world.
For whom are these courses for?
Courses are thought in English, with a direct translation to Lithuanian.
Clinical DNS courses are structured into 4 parts:
Eligibility requirements to apply for the final DNS course D
(6 days course in Prague, by invitation only):
Upcoming courses and pricing:
A course: 2025 November 14-16 (lekt. Jana Vesela, MPT) Price: 440 Eur. Early bird until September 1st – 399 Eur.
B course: 2026 February 13-15 (lekt. Jana Vesela, MPT) Price: 440 Eur. Early bird until November 14th – 399 Eur.
C course: 2026 June 5-7 (lekt. Petra Valouchova, PhD)Price: 440 Eur. Early bird until November 14th – 399 Eur.
*Registration only allowed if the participant plans to attend all three courses (A-C).
Additional discount if paying all three parts at once!
Until September 1st – 1049 eur, instead of 1197 eur.
After September 1st – 1199 eur, instead of 1320 eur.
IMPORTANT!!!
There is an additional Prague Reabilitation School Fee of 100 Eur. (exl. VAT) that must be paid in order to participate in the course.
Fee can be paid following these links:
–A course: on November 14-16, 2025 : https://www.rehabps.cz/rehab/course.php?c_id=2788
–B course: on February 13-15, 2026 : https://www.rehabps.cz/rehab/course.php?c_id=3674
–C course: on June 5-7, 2026 : https://www.rehabps.cz/rehab/course.php?c_id=3675
Course objectives:
OPTIONAL EXAMINATION
Participants who would like to participate in the educational track towards becoming a certified practitioner can take this exam for an additional fee of 50 Euros.
The DNS A test is completely automatic and on line. As soon as you register, you will receive a unique link to start the test. The test is designed to sharpen your understanding and reinforce the concepts of DNS to make you a better trainer, therapist or physician. The test is comprised of 50 multiple choice questions, including 10 picture questions. You can spend as much time as you want to take the test.
To pass the test you must answer 35 out of the 50 questions correctly. You will get a maximum of three attempts to pass the test. As soon as you submit your test, you will receive your results immediately both on the screen and they will be sent to you via email.
Course Schedule:
Day 1
9.00 – 10.30 Developmental Kinesiology, Ontogenesis – Basic Principles
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 12.30 Developmental Stages in the 1st year of life – Physiological & Pathological Development
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 15.00 Stabilization of Spine, Trunk and Pelvis in Sagittal Plane, Breathing stereotype (ideal and pathological models).
15.00 – 15.30 Coffee break
15.30 – 17.00 Stabilizing system of the spine: DNS postural tests – assessment principles
Day 2
9.00 – 10.30 Basic postural stabilization assessment and treatment principles
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 12.30 Postural stabilization: basic supine positions corresponding with developmental positions assessment and treatment/self-treatment principles: theory and demonstration
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30– 15.00 Postural stabilization: basic supine positions corresponding with developmental positions: hands on workshop
15.00 – 15.30 Coffee break
15.30 – 17.00 Postural stabilization : basic supine positions corresponding with developmental positions: hands on workshop
Day 3
8.30 – 10.30 Postural stabilization : basic prone positions corresponding with developmental positions theory and demonstration: assessment and treatment/self-treatment principles:
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 12.30 Postural stabilization : basic prone positions corresponding with developmental positions: hands on workshop
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 15.00 Postural stabilization : demonstration of higher positions corresponding with development between 3-14 months: intro to DNS course B. Final discussion
Course objectives:
OPTONAL EXAMINATION
Participants who would like to participate in the educational track towards becoming a certified practitioner can take this exam for an additional fee of 100 Euros. The test will consist of an analysis of babies at various developmental stages. Web link with videos will be mailed to participant for analysis. Participants are required to return the test to the local instructor within a month after the course. Upon successful completion and passing of the test, a Certificate of ACHIEVEMENT from Prague School of Rehabilitation will be awarded.
May only re-take the test 3 times.
The clinician would be required to repeat one or more courses, before re-qualifying for certification
testing.
Tentative Course Program
Day 1
9.00 – 10.30 Developmental kinesiology & ontogenesis; review of the basic principles.
10.30 – 10.45 Coffee break.
10.45 – 12.30 Primitive reflexes, postural reactions & postural activity during the first year of life. Functional assessment during the first year of life – demonstration of babies & video demonstration. Distinguish physiological and pathological development; central coordination disturbance; determine the developmental age. Proper baby handling.
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch.
13.30 – 15.00 DNS active exercise in supine positions – review and advanced modifications. Muscle synergies in supine DNS /ontogenetic positions.
15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break.
15.15 – 17.00 DNS active exercise in supine positions – workshop.
Day 2
9.00 – 10.30 DNS active exercise in prone positions – review and advanced modifications. Muscle synergies in prone DNS /ontogenetic positions.
10.30 – 10.45 Coffee break.
10.45 – 12.30 DNS active exercise in prone positions – workshop.
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch.
13.30– 15.00 Developmental dyspraxia, DCD, cortical function – theory, video demonstration & practical outcomes.
15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break.
15.15 – 17.00 Workshop: supine and prone positions – cont.
Day 3
8.30 – 10.30 DNS active exercise in side lying positions – introduction on basic muscle synergies. Possible modifications of ipsilateral locomotor pattern training and progression.
10.30 – 10.45 Coffee break
10.45 – 12.30 DNS active exercise in side lying positions – worksop. Advanced “higher” ontogentic positions for active exercise. Patient’s education.
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 15.00 DNS based mobilization & relaxation techniques. Final DNS review & discussion.
Course objectives:
Participants who would like to participate in the educational track towards becoming a certified practitioner can take this exam for an additional fee of 100 Euros. The test will consist of an analysis of adult patients. Web link with videos will be mailed to participant for analysis. Participants are required to return the test to the local instructor within a month after the course. Upon successful completion and passing of the test, a Certificate of ACHIEVEMENT from Prague School of Rehabilitation will be awarded.
May only re-take the test 3 times.
The clinician would be required to repeat one or more courses, before re-qualifying for certification testing.
Tentative Course Program
Day 1
9.00 – 10.30 DNS – review of the most important DNS principles – three levels of motor control; cortical function and body awareness training.
10.30 – 10.45 Coffee break.
10.45 – 12.30 Practical workshop: DNS ontogenetic flow – sequencing of developmental postures.
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch.
13.30 – 15.00 Practical workshop: DNS ontogenetic flow
– sequencing of developmental postures
– analysis of postural-locomotion movement patterns, signs of functional decentration and the most frequent mistakes.
15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break.
15.15 – 17.00 Application of the DNS principles for sport performance and fitness exercise.
Day 2
9.00 – 10.30 DNS concept for functional diagnosis and treatment of shoulder girdle pain.
10.30 – 10.45 Coffee break.
10.45 – 12.30 DNS concept for functional diagnosis and treatment of shoulder girdle pain.
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch.
13.30– 15.00 DNS management of patients with scoliosis; demonstration of assessment and DNS treatment of scoliotic patients. Patient’s education.
15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break.
15.15 – 17.00 Workshop: DNS management of patients with scoliosis.
Day 3
8.30 – 10.00 DNS assessment & treatment for patients with pelvic girdle/ hip pain.
10.00 – 10.15 Coffee break.
10.15 – 12.00 DNS assessment & treatment for patients with pelvic girdle/ hip pain.
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch.
13.00 – 15.00 DNS approach to patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
Petra Valouchova, MPT, PhD
Physical Therapist, Doctor of Kinanthropology with a specialization in Biomechanics, Instructor of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and Vojta Reflex Locomotion, Lecturer at Charles University, and Chief Physiotherapist at the Centre of Movement Medicine (www.cpmpk.cz)
Petra graduated with a Master’s degree from the Department of Physical Therapy at Palacký University in Olomouc in 1998. She specializes in the rehabilitation of locomotor system dysfunctions. In 2001, she earned her Ph.D. in Kinanthropology, focusing particularly on biomechanics and kinematic gait analysis. Since 2002, Petra has worked as a physical therapist at the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department at Motol University Hospital in Prague, where she treats adults and children with movement disorders caused by neurological, orthopedic, and traumatic conditions.
She is a lecturer in physical therapy and general medicine at the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University. Her teaching includes topics such as sports medicine, biomechanics, and therapeutic methods including the Bobath Concept and Vojta Reflex Locomotion. Petra has also specialized in surface electromyography assessment and has published several research articles in this area.
In October 2011, Petra became the Chief Physiotherapist at the Centre of Movement Medicine in Prague (www.cpmpk.cz), one of two private clinics operated by Professor Pavel Kolář. Since 2018, she has also been responsible for overseeing both physiotherapy departments at the center.
She is a certified instructor in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Vojta Reflex Locomotion, as well as in mobilization and soft tissue techniques according to Lewit and the Bobath Method for adults. She has completed additional professional training in neurodynamics according to Butler, visceral manipulation through the Barral Institute, the Mulligan Concept, Stecco fascia manipulation, and the Klapp method for treating locomotor system dysfunctions.
Petra has collaborated closely with Professor Kolář and, since 2002, has been a certified instructor of developmental kinesiology. She regularly teaches DNS courses across Europe, the United States, Canada, South America, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Australia. Her main professional focus areas include sports medicine, pediatric and junior athletes, running biomechanics, and foot dysfunction.
Jana Vesela, MPT
In 2006, Jana graduated with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Charles University in Prague. In the same year, under the supervision of Professor Pavel Kolář, she began working at the Motol University Hospital in Prague with a wide range of patients in the pediatric, adult, and geriatric rehabilitation departments.
While working alongside and learning from Professor Kolář, Jana became an assistant in the Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) concept in 2009 and began assisting in DNS courses and teaching clinical workshops for physical therapy and medical students.
In 2011, she became a certified DNS instructor and has since been teaching DNS courses not only across Europe but also in Australia and the United States.
During her university studies, Jana was a professional Ultimate Frisbee player and became a multiple-time Czech national champion and European silver medalist. After graduation, she remained close to the world of sports and has worked throughout her physiotherapy career with athletes from various disciplines.
Eliska Urbarova, MPT
Eliška Urbářová completed her Physiotherapy Master’s degree at the Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacky University, Olomouc in 2011. She also studied physiotherapy in Finland at Lahti University of Applied Science for five months. Since 2011, Eliska has been working as a physiotherapist within the outpatient and inpatient departments at the Rehabilitation Clinic, University Hospital Motol in Prague. She also became an instructor in rehabilitation, teaching physiotherapy to medical students at the 2nd Faculty of Medicine within Charles University.
Eliška specialized in the functional assessment and treatment of older children, adults and sport patients, she has completed numerous professional courses including the: Aerobics diploma; Children aerobics; Stretch and Overball diploma; Chi-toning and Bosu courses; Medical Taping Concept; Form, function and facilitation by Clare Lewit; Global reciprotion inhibitor by Petr Bitnar and Reflex locomotion according prof. Vojta. Since 2012 she is certified instructor for “Kolar´s Approach to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization: A Developmental Kinesiology Model”.
In her rehabilitation practice, Eliška particularly focuses on the treatment of older children and adult patiens with neurologic and functional problems. 2011-2013 she has worked with U19men Floorball National team as a physiotherapist, 2014-2016 with FBC Kladno 1st Floorball League team as physiotherapist and fitness coach.
Jakub Novák, MPT, PhD
Physical therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, physiotherapist of the Czech national ice hockey team.
Shortly after completing his undergraduate studies in physical therapy and obtaining his physiotherapy qualification, Jakub went to Portugal for an internship at a sports rehabilitation clinic. Upon returning to Prague, he enrolled in the Master’s program in physical therapy and began working at the Rehabilitation Clinic of the Motol University Hospital.
Since 2018, he has been teaching medical and physical therapy students at the Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, where in 2022 he defended his doctoral dissertation in physical therapy on the topic “Objective evaluation of the influence of abdominal wall muscles and intra-abdominal pressure on postural function.” He has published several scientific articles on this topic in internationally peer-reviewed journals.
Jakub currently practices clinically at Professor Kolar’s Centre of Movement Medicine, and also serves as the head physiotherapist for the Czech national ice hockey and javelin teams. He specializes in the functional assessment and rehabilitation of adolescent, amateur, and professional athletes. In his daily work with top-level athletes and during international travel with them, Jakub focuses not only on treatment but also on optimizing locomotor function to enhance athletic performance.
