DNS Exercise/Sport 2: September 14-15th, 2023. Denver, Colorado

This advanced course is approved for CEUs for California and Colorado PTs.

Course Overview

Step into a deeper understanding of the DNS or Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization principles with our DNS Exercise/Sport 2 course. As we move beyond the 3rd month of developmental kinesiology, the introduction of sagittal stabilization into higher developmental positions is pivotal. Our course aims to guide you through these higher-level positions, from undifferentiated positions to differentiated ones incorporating both ipsilateral and contralateral patterns.

This course will expand your understanding of DNS principles, including planned movement of the extremities (phasic & support), joint centration, and sagittal stabilization. Our focus is on training or improving functional global motor patterns in positions such as low oblique sit, high oblique sit, tripod, half kneel, differentiated quadruped, and more. We will also discuss exercise/position selection strategies based on your clients' unique needs or daily demands, be they post-rehab patients, athletes, or individuals seeking optimal strength and movement.

Course Structure

Our advanced course includes in-depth lectures, demonstrations, and practical workshops across two days. Participants will have the opportunity to understand phasic and support functions and learn how the quality of support drives the quality of movement along the chain. Witness the integration of proper respiration and stabilization function with the extremities and how your understanding of these principles can significantly influence the quality of movement in your clients.

Course Schedule

Day 1 (Saturday)

• 9:00 – 5:00: Course runs, specific agenda to be announced

Day 2 (Sunday)

• 9:00 – 4:00: Course runs, specific agenda to be announced

Course Objectives

• Review developmental kinesiology in the context of adult optimal posture, sports performance, and global motor patterns to enhance human movement and sports outcomes.
• Demonstrate exercises in higher developmental positions – tripod, bear, squat, lunge, step up, and its modifications & training of body awareness.
• Demonstrate an understanding of differentiated muscle pull in phasic vs support function and how to utilize planned movement to improve the quality of stabilization and motor patterns in developmental positions.
• Demonstrate exercises utilizing the principles of developmental kinesiology with elastic bands, barbells, weights, and gym ball.
• Discuss & demonstrate DNS exercises for specific movements and sport motions.

Target Audience

Ideal for physical therapists, chiropractors, personal trainers, Pilates and yoga practitioners, ATCs, massage therapists, and coaches. Other movement-based professions are also welcome.

Pre-requisite

Prior DNS coursework; DNS A , DNS Exercise 1  or DNS weightlifting 1

Student to Instructor Ratio

Our course maintains a maximum student:instructor ratio of 16:1 to ensure quality learning.

Location

Exact location coming soon- will be in Denver area

About the Instructor: Erin McGuire PT, OCS

Erin McGuire has been practicing physical therapy for over 25 years, with 21 of them at her Los Angeles practice, Back in Balance Physical Therapy. She became one of the first internationally certified DNS practitioners in 2009 and has been a DNS international instructor since 2017. Her passion for movement and practice of DNS has led to her focus on the diaphragm and its functions, relating to both respiration and intra-abdominal pressure, and their critical role in creating optimal stabilization and movement.

 Course Pricing

Enjoy our early bird pricing of $545 until August 10th, 2024. From August 10th, 2024 until the course weekend, the price will be $695. Note: An additional Prague School fee of $80 euro applies. Please pay this at least 3 weeks prior to the course. Link coming soon

Cancellation Policy

We offer full refunds for cancellations received no later than 21 days prior to the course date, less a $75 administrative fee. Unfortunately, we are unable to refund cancellations made within 21 days of the course date. In the event of a course cancellation by Back in Balance Physical Therapy and Erin McGuire due to unforeseen circumstances or low course participant numbers, full refunds will be provided to participants.

For more information about DNS Exercise courses and DNS in general, visit here.