Charlotte Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization in Charlotte, NC

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) is a specialized rehabilitation technique developed by Pavel Kolar, PhD, PT from the teachings of Karel Lewit, Vladimir Janda, Vaclav Vojta, and Frantisek Vele. Originally designed for the treatment of neurologically compromised children, DNS has evolved to become an effective treatment for various conditions, including stroke, scoliosis, sports injuries, and painful conditions.

What is Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization?

We are all born with a blueprint for movement, this blueprint or motor program is ingrained in our nervous system independent of biases, beliefs, or teachings. All humans from birth develop in the same way. We achieve movement milestones around the same time independent of outside influence.

For example, at 3 months we all innately achieve the same developmental milestone known as the 3-month prone position. But why would we all put our bodies in this exact position? And why does it matter?

This key milestone is when we learn how to stabilize our neck in the correct way. We activate the muscles synergistically around our shoulder girdle, neck, and back for a pain-free functional movement. The motor programs we are born with allow us to develop ideal movement strategies that place our joints in perfect positions allowing for the ideal development of bony structures and muscle development. If everything goes to plan within the first year of life we are able to achieve our goal which is independent walking.

But……. somewhere in our lives, this ideal movement pattern gets distributed. Most commonly from a previous injury, repetitively poor posture, or improper coaching/teaching. DNS rehab promotes optimal neuromuscular coordination and muscle activation retraining the brain to move our bodies in the ideal movement patterns once again. When we are able to move and stabilize our bodies in the correct way we decrease our muscle tension and have freely movable joints which in turn allows us to live free of pain and perform at our truest potential.

Dr. Matheau Denner, DC

Matheau Denner, DC