D.N.S

What is it?

DNS is a new manual rehabilitative and performance enhancement approach based upon developmental movement principles.

Where was it developed?

Through the Prague School of Rehabilitation which is based at Charles University’s Motol Hospital in the capital of the Czech Republic.

What is its history?

The Prague School has been famous for many decades as a leading teaching authority in the field of rehabilitation, frequently initiating new manual care concepts. Professors Vladimir Janda, Karel Lewit, Vaclav Vojta and most recently Pavel Kolar have each been world renowned clinical researchers and Rehabilitation specialists.

Where is it now taught and practiced?

This particular approach has rapidly gained recognition throughout the world having begun in Prague it has spread through Europe, America and now Australasia.

Was has been the development in Australia?

Australian clinicians have been travelling to Prague for post graduate training for the past 12 years. There are now two (2) Australian certified lecturers in DNS, one of these being Inger Villadsen, the principal at Nineways Chiropractic Clinic. Many clinicians including physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and medical practitioners are now taking a variety of DNS related courses in Australia.

How does it work?

DNS is designed to evoke motor patterns in the brain in order to activate the body’s “stabilizing system” and thereby facilitating more effective balanced movement and endurance. This allows for improved body awareness, posture and respiration. DNS techniques stimulate the brain which controls all neuromuscular activity. Consistent with the objectives of chiropractic this method helps restore structural and postural alignment of the body’s neuromuscular skeletal system.

Who teaches it?

Inger Villadsen - Chiropractor
D.C. M.Sc (Clin Epi) Postgrad.Dip. NMS Rehabilitation

About Inger Villadsen

Inger was born in Denmark and studied chiropractic at Odense University and Anglo European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth, England graduating in 1985. After working for 3 years in Europe, Inger migrated to Australia and commenced private practice in 1988. Her main clinical interests are the rehabilitation of chronic conditions and the implementation of preventative measures against reoccurrence for patients presenting with back pain. Inger’s practice focus also particularly includes the athletic enhancement of elite performers.