DNA Skills Course on Scoliosis and trunk asymmetry

Lecturer: Magdaléna Lepšíková (lecturer at 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic)

Price: 620.00 eur (4 full days, materials)

TIP: 32 (LĀPPOS, No.TIP2026/127 TIP32)

Language: English

Not necessary to complete a DNS course before.

DNS Skills Course on Scoliosis and asymmetry

 This is a 4 days course for attendees who works primarily with pediatric clients. 

Course Goals and Description

·       It is designed to enhance your clinical skills and confidence in applying DNS principles and manual techniques in clients with scoliosis and postural asymmetry.

·       DNS functional tests to assess individuals with scoliosis and body asymmetry.

·       Clinical evaluation of patients with scoliosis, including the use of DNS functional tests to assess individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and postural asymmetry.

·       Overview of the classification and etiology of AIS, acquired scoliosis, and asymmetry in childhood.

·       Principles of sagittal stabilization in children, adults, and athletes, with emphasis on achieving optimal posture and enhancing sports performance in individuals with scoliosis.

·       Hands-on workshop to refine manual skills for addressing asymmetries of the chest, pelvis, and spine.

·       Therapeutic modifications of DNS developmental positions to promote corrective outcomes.

·       Training in body awareness and postural control is an integral component of rehabilitation.

·       Rehabilitation strategies specific to scoliosis across different age groups and clinical

·       Presentations.

·       Application of advanced variations of Klapp crawling for scoliosis.

·       Video analysis and live demonstrations of patient assessment and treatment.

 This is a 4 days coursefor attendees who works primarily with scoliosis and postural asymetry.

Day 1: 9.00 – 17.30

Day 2: 9.00 – 17.30

Day 3: 9.00 – 17.30

Day 4: 9.00 – 13.00

Course programme

Course Goals and Description

·       It is designed to enhance your clinical skills and confidence in applying DNS principles and manual techniques in clients with scoliosis and postural asymmetry.

·       DNS functional tests to assess individuals with scoliosis and body asymmetry.

·       Clinical evaluation of patients with scoliosis, including the use of DNS functional tests to assess individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and postural asymmetry.

·       Overview of the classification and etiology of AIS, acquired scoliosis, and asymmetry in childhood.

·       Principles of sagittal stabilization in children, adults, and athletes, with emphasis on achieving optimal posture and enhancing sports performance in individuals with scoliosis.

·       Hands-on workshop to refine manual skills for addressing asymmetries of the chest, pelvis, and spine.

·       Therapeutic modifications of DNS developmental positions to promote corrective outcomes.

·       Training in body awareness and postural control is an integral component of rehabilitation.

·       Rehabilitation strategies specific to scoliosis across different age groups and clinical

·       Presentations.

·       Application of advanced variations of Klapp crawling for scoliosis.

·       Video analysis and live demonstrations of patient assessment and treatment.

Day 1 Thursday – October 1, 2026

9:00 – 10:45 Scoliosis classification, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis.

10:45 – 11:00 Break.

11:00 – 13:00 DNS introductory lecture – Principles of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization; application of DNS in patients with scoliosis; workshop – evaluation of stereotype of breathing.

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch.

14:00 – 15:45 Ontogenesis – description of developmental milestones, muscular analysis, spine development.

15:45 – 16:00 Break.

16:00 – 17:30 Workshop – exercises in developmental positions: therapeutic strategies for

scoliotic individuals using 3-month position (supine and prone), low kneeling.

Day 2 Friday – October 2, 2026

9:00 – 10:45 Assessment of scoliosis patients (X-ray, scoliometer, plumb line, basic neurologic

and orthopedic tests, DNS tests – static and dynamic workshop).

10:45 – 11:00 Break.

11:00 – 13:00 Workshop – exercises in developmental positions: therapeutic strategies for

scoliotic individuals using non-differentiated positions (quadruped, bear).

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch.

14:00 – 15:45 Workshop – exercise in developmental positions: side lying.

15:45 – 16:00 Break.

16:00 – 17:30 Patient demonstration: complex DNS assessment and treatment of an individual

with scoliose.

 Day 3 Saturday – October 3, 2026

9:00 – 10:45 Workshop – treatment strategies in developmental positions: oblique sitting.

10:45 – 11:00 Break.

11:00 – 13:00 Workshop – exercises in developmental positions: therapeutic strategies for

scoliotic individuals using half kneeling.

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch.

14:00 – 15:45 Workshop – exercise in developmental positions: therapeutic strategies for

scoliotic individuals using tripod position.

15:45 – 16:00 Break.

16:00 – 17:30 Patient demonstration: complex DNS assessment and treatment of an individual

with scoliosis.

Day 4 Sunday – October 4, 2026

8:30 – 10:00 Bracing treatment strategies

10:00 – 10:15 Break.

10:15 – 13:45 Patient demonstration: complex DNS assessment and treatment of an individual

with scoliosis

13:45 – 14:00 Break.

14:00 – 16:30  Repetions of  DNS positions,  disscution, course summary and closing session.