DNS – Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization
DNS was developed at The Prague School of Rehabilitation and Manual Medicine. Established by key neurologists and physiatrists, all of whom were giants in the 20th century rehabilitation movement, The Prague School based DNS on the scientific principles of developmental kinesiology and the neuro-physciological aspects of the maturing locomotor system.
DNS inolves using early developmental movement patterns, those the majority of us are born with and use during our pre- language years, to acheive core stabilization and develop functional strength and joint mobility. Utilizing DNS involves revisiting many of these early developmental “postures” with in the intention of reawaking intelligent movement patterns and using them to restore misplaced strength and flexibility. DNS is therefore primarily a therapeutic tool and can be used for restoring the movement patterns essential for pain relief and functional movement.
DNS Exercise is an offshoot of DNS in which DNS principles are applied in personal training and in training for any competitive sport. Jan Železný, one of the greatest javelin throwers in the history of track and field and the holder of a world record used DNS as a training tool to recover from a serious shoulder injury and return to competition, winning thereafter his third gold medal in Sydney in the 2000 Olympics.
By incorporating DNS into your movement practice, you will improve:
- Optimal postural positions
- Movement quality and coordination
- Movement awareness
- Strength and endurance
- Functional breathing patterns and oxygen intake
- Your ability to relax and feel mentally calm
DNS will help you correct, reduce and prevent injuries. By restoring ideal and balanced joint positions you will decrease loads on ligaments and tendons while preventing cartilage overuse, suspending joint degeneration and repetitive strain injuries.
At Alignment Lab we have been teaching and educating our clients about the importance of alignment and functional movement for many years. DNS builds on our previous training and gives us an extremely powerful tool for helping our clients get out of pain cycles and for developing the strength and mobility necessary to rebuild healthy functional movement patterns.