Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization

(DNS)

 What is DNS?

Modern living and life style choices mean that a very significant proportion of society now suffer daily with postural imbalances, dysfunction and pain. DNS is a technique based upon neurodevelopmental and rehabilitation principles and was developed by Pavel Kolar, a Czech Physiotherapist. It is designed to restore and stabilise the functional locomotion patterns that are established during the first few years of our life. The DNS technique is the re-training of these inherent patterns of movement, restoring function and improving movement and stability.

How is it taught?

DNS is taught on the mat. Initially there may be some testing using the breathing technique and or some of the movements, to establish which patterns of functional locomotion might need addressing for the individual. Then during their sessions the client will be carefully guided through the DNS movements that are deemed appropriate.  Resistance may be added to further challenge and restore the functional locomotion patterns. Having taught using the DNS technique for several years, Bethia finds it a highly successful tool, along side Pilates, in counteracting the physical demands of todays world.  It is an effective pathway to improving physical ability in other fields of fitness and is an appropriate technique for use with neurological conditions that result in physical impairments.

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Kind words

  • "I have been seeing Daniel and Bethia for several years now: they first introduced me to the DNS technique. Of all the various movement practices I’ve tried DNS has been the most instrumental in improving my everyday movement patterns and helping with general hypermobility and related joint pain."

    — ALICE

  • “During my first visit to Bethia, I was introduced to a series of movements from the DNS technique. I have seen Physios, Osteopaths, used Pilates, yoga and swimming to try to re-balance and stabilise as I suffer with a lower back pathology. Bethia immediately helped me reconnect the right side of my body into the whole of my system. A sense of relief, both mentally and physically, washed over my whole body. Needless to say, I continue to see Bethia for private sessions. She is a phenomenal teacher and I am thrilled that she was able to share the DNS technique with me!”

    — CLAIRE