3-Day DNS Pediatrics 1 Course
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization according to Kolar (DNS)
A Developmental Kinesiology Approach
This ACES DNS “Peds 1” Compact Course includes 24 contact hours of instruction over three (3) days instead of the typical four (4)-day DNS Pediatrics 1 Course!
DYNAMIC NEUROMUSCULAR REHABILITATION (DNS) COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Pediatric course part 1 (24 contact hours)
This is a 4-day (6 HOURS/DAY) course condensed to THREE 8-hour days (“ACES4ME Condensed” programming) for attendees who work with pediatric clients.
· Demonstrate an understanding of developmental kinesiology in depth with an emphasis on development during the first year of life. Basic sagittal stabilization, postural-locomotion function, stepping forward and supporting extremity function
· Describe the basis for primitive reflexes and postural reactions and their roles in developmental kinesiology
· Red flags in the development during the first year of life
· Assessment of baby’s developmental age. Developmental and chronological age correlation (baby demonstration)
· Describe the relationship between development during the first year of life and pathology of the locomotor system in adulthood
· Assess the integrated stabilizing system of the spine both visually and utilizing dynamic functional DNS tests in children
· Clarify how DNS corrective exercises can integrate with other exercise strategies
· Evaluate and correct poor respiratory patterns
· DNS principles for baby handling in positions that corresponds to developmental positions of the baby age 0-7m. Devices used for carrying babies, yes or no, how and why?
· Child with asymmetry (oblique neck, oblique pelvis, plagiocephaly and their consequences to the development)
· Demonstrations of baby assessment and treatment based on DNS principles
· Toddlers and preschool children exercises according to DNS, basic positions without differentiation
After the DNS Pediatric 1 course participants should be able to assess the spontaneous locomotor function of a child and distinguish between physiological and pathological movement pattern. The emphasis is put on assessment of quality of a movement and assessment of the basic primitive reflexes.
Download Course Flyer: Pediatric Course Information – Sept 2025
VENUE:
Certified Prague School DNS Instructor
Jiří was born and raised in České Budějovice. He played football (soccer) at a professional level until the age of 21, and transitioned to a coaching role, after a series of injuries.
Jiří completed his bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy at the University of West Bohemia in Plzeň in 2017. Upon graduation, he worked as a sports physiotherapist for youth football players at Footbol Club Viktoria Plzeň for 2 years.
He then worked as pediatric rehabilitation physiotherapist for patients with cerebral palsy in Janské Lázně for one year.
From there, he moved to the 2nd Faculty of Medicine in Prague, Charles University, where he completed his master’s studies in 2023. He also spent a year in New Zealand to enhance his language and manual skills, as part of his masters’ program.
He currently practices at in the Pediatric Rehabilitation department at University Hospital Motol. Jiri also teaches rehabilitation and practical skills to physiotherapy students at 2nd Medical Faculty, Charles University. He is a part of the DNS instructor team, focusing on teaching clinical and pediatric courses, both in the Czech Republic and abroad.
Craig E. Morris, studied extensively with the late Professor’s Karel Lewit and Vladimir Janda of the Department of Rehabilitation and Manual Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic since the early 1990’s.
In addition, Dr. Morris studied and collaborated with Professor Pavel Kolář individually and in organized courses in Europe and North America since 2000 and has utilize these approaches in clinical practice for more than 2 decades.
Dr. Morris is one of the original five clinicians (in 2007) from around the world, and the first Doctor of Chiropractic in North America, to become a certified International Instructor of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization according to Kolář. He also provided Professor Kolar with the “DNS” name at the initial 2007 International Instructors’ meeting at Charles University!
Healthcare Professional: $995
Active Students: $595
Part One: Submit the form and payment below and then move on to the second part with the link below.
