Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization & sports rehabilitation.
Authors:
- Clare FrankClare Frank
- Alena KobesovaAKAlena Kobesova
- Pavel KolarPKPavel Kolar
- 1 February 2013
- journal article
- Vol. 8 (1) , 62-73
Abstract
Dynamic neuromuscular (core) stability is necessary for optimal athletic performance and is not achieved purely by adequate strength of abdominals, spinal extensors, gluteals or any other musculature; rather, core stabilization is accomplished through precise coordination of these muscles and intra-abdominal pressure regulation by the central nervous system. Understanding developmental kinesiology provides a framework to appreciate the regional interdependence and the inter-linking of the skeleton, joints, musculature during movement and the importance of training both the dynamic and stabilizing function of muscles in the kinetic chain. The Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) approach provides functional tools to assess and activate the intrinsic spinal stabilizers in order to optimize the movement system for both pre-habilitation and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and performance. 5.Keywords
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