DNS is a comprehensive explanation of movement and function.   Its principles, exercises, and assessments are highly effective in the clinical setting.

DNS, however, has powerful application in the sports/performance and strength training professions. The DNS strength training track is designed to help coaches, athletes, and medial professionals effectively apply DNS to the strength training profession. These courses are for anyone who uses strength training in their profession, be it a coach, an athlete, or a rehab professional.

The DNS Strength Training track is broken up into 3 primary courses, including: DNS-ST1, DNS-ST2, and DNS-ST3, that expose attendees to DNS principles (functional joint centration, sagittal stability, developmental kinesiology, etc.), assessments, and exercises based on developmental kinesiology, which are then applied to traditional strength training. 

Whether you are a coach wanting to gain a better understanding of movement or a clinician who integrates strength training into the rehabilitation process, these courses are designed for you. 

Objectives:

• Provide a detailed explanation of Functional Joint Centration.
• Teach attendees about the origin and function of the oblique muscle chains. 
• Teach attendees about proper foot loading: anatomy involved & its impact on stabilization and centration.
• Teach attendees about diaphragm function in sports: the diaphragm paradox. 
• Workshop DNS exercises based in developmental kinesiology from newborn to 18 Months, with an emphasis on positions older than 6 months (Oblique Sit, Tripod, Bear). 
• Introduce rules for applying DNS principles to programming.

Goals:

• Improve attendees’ understanding of stabilization.
• Improve attendees’ understanding of proper foot loading.
• Teach attendees how to program utilizing DNS principles. 

DNS Assessments Covered:

• Seated Hip Flexion Test
• Differentiated Bear Assessment
• 1/2 Kneeling Assessment
• 1/2 Kneeling to Stand Assessment
• Tripod Assessment 

Strength Training Movements Covered:

• Hinging: Kettlebell Swing, Single Arm Kettlebell Swing, Differentiated RDL, Single Arm RDL
• Squatting: Oblique Squat, Reverse Lunge
• Pressing: Single Arm DB/Cable Press, Single Arm Kettlebell Press, Single Arm Bench
• Pulling: Single Arm Horizontal Row (symmetrical & staggered stance), Single Arm DB Row Variations

Day 1:

Hour 1 - 2 Lecture: review concepts covered in DNS ST1 (ontogenesis, sagittal stabilization etc...). The Function & Origin of the Oblique Slings

Hour 3 - 4 Workshop: review 3 months model, Quadruped Assessment, Exercises in 3M position

Hour 5 Lecture: Proper Foot Loading for Strength Training

Hour 6 Workshop: Developmental Flow

Hour 7 - 8 Workshop: review hinging from DNS ST1, progress to unilateral loaded hinging (Single Arm Swings, Single Arm RDLs) and staggered stance hinging.

Day 2:

Hour 9 - 10 Lecture: Detailed lecture on Functional Joint Centration

Hour 11 - 12 Workshop: Seated Hip Flexion Test, Differentiated Bear Assessment

Hour 13 Lecture: The Diaphragm Paradox

Hour 14 Demonstration: Bilateral vs. Unilateral loading (bent row and single arm press)

Hour 15 - 16 Workshop: Unilateral Pressing & Pulling

Day 3:

Hour 17 Lecture: Programming Guidelines for Applying DNS to Strength Training

Hour 18 Workshop: Developmental Flow Sequence

Hour 19 - 20 Workshop: DNS Tests (1/2 Kneeling Assessment, 1/2 Kneeling to Stand Assessment, Tripod)

Hour 21 Demonstration: Reverse Lunge

Hour 22: Reverse Lunge

Hour 23 - 24 Workshop: Accessory exercises (Czech Get-Up + Variations, DNS Transitions, etc...)