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Clinical Neurodynamics and DNS: Movement-Based Exercise Applications for Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Clinical Neurodynamics and DNS: Movement-Based Exercise Applications for Peripheral Nerve Injuries

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Optimally managing peripheral nerve injuries requires the integration and comprehensive understanding of the co-existing and two-way relationship between the mechanics and physiology of the nervous system, movement, and musculoskeletal function.

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Prerequisites and Provisos

In order to participate in this course, attendees must have completed NDS UQ/LQ Level 1, as well as a DNS A or Exercise 1. Participants must also pay a Prague School Registration Fee of 80 Euros directly to the Prague School through the buttons below (scroll to the bottom of the selected course page).

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Venue

  • TORONTO, ON

    MAY 3-4, 2025

    9:00 - 5:00 & 8:00 - 2:00

    VENUE in GTA TBD

  • VANCOUVER, BC

    MAY 24-25, 2025

    9:00 - 5:00 & 8:00 - 2:00

    VENUE TBD

Course Description

Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS) is a comprehensive system aimed at evaluating and managing peripheral nerve injuries and the neurodynamic component of musculoskeletal syndromes, but it does not enter the realm of assessing or restoring postural stabilization, motor control or locomotor function. 

DNS is a comprehensive system of evaluating and restoring optimal musculoskeletal function, but it does not delve into or provide a system for evaluating and managing peripheral nerve injuries or the neurodynamic component related to musculoskeletal syndromes. 

Therefore, this course aims to integrate exercise into the system of Neurodynamic Solutions. 

Through a blend of lecture and lab, Q&A, and small-group learning, participants will leave this course with a keen understanding of exercise-based applications for common peripheral nerve injuries.

The Outline

12 CEU Hours

Day 1

9AM - 1 PM: Introduction, Low Back Pain and Radiculopathy

  • Anatomy, biomechanics, patho-anatomy, pathomechanics, pathophysiology
  • Neurodynamic Diagnosis: Mechanical Interface, Nerve, Innervated Tissue
  • Postural Stabilization and Movement Pattern Parameters
  • Patient Presentation, Treatment Progressions, Prognosis and Planning
  • Case Study-Based Small Group Learning

2 PM - 5 PM: Neck Pain and Radiculopathy

  • Anatomy, biomechanics, patho-anatomy, pathomechanics, pathophysiology
  • Neurodynamic Diagnosis: Mechanical Interface, Nerve, Innervated Tissue
  • Postural Stabilization and Movement Pattern Parameters
  • Patient Presentation, Treatment Progressions, Prognosis and Planning
  • Case Study-Based Small Group Learning

Day 2

8 AM - 10 AM: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

  • Anatomy, biomechanics, patho-anatomy, pathomechanics, pathophysiology
  • Neurodynamic Diagnosis: Mechanical Interface, Nerve, Innervated Tissue
  • Postural Stabilization and Movement Pattern Parameters
  • Patient Presentation, Treatment Progressions, Prognosis and Planning
  • Case Study-Based Small Group Learning

10 AM - 12 PM: Piriformis Syndrome

  • Anatomy, biomechanics, patho-anatomy, pathomechanics, pathophysiology
  • Neurodynamic Diagnosis: Mechanical Interface, Nerve, Innervated Tissue
  • Postural Stabilization and Movement Pattern Parameters
  • Patient Presentation, Treatment Progressions, Prognosis and Planning
  • Case Study-Based Small Group Learning

12 PM - 2 PM: Applying the Principles - Case Studies & Small Group Learning

  • Each group will be assigned a case study featuring a clinical condition not previously discussed in the course. Each case will include a defined patient presentation including assessment findings, which the groups will use to define a diagnosis, treatment plan and progressions.

Course Objectives

  • Anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, and pathophysiology of the aforementioned clinical conditions.
  • Evidence-based evaluation and diagnosis
  • Integrate the NDS system of diagnosis and treatment progressions for the mechanical interface, nerve, and innervated tissue with exercise-based applications for common clinical conditions.

Instructor

Dr. Michael Maxwell

Dr. Michael Maxwell has been a fitness, health, exercise rehabilitation and manual therapy nerd since 1998. As a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, kinesiologist, and Chiropractor, he has sought out key mentors, courses, and conferences to accelerate the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary to help his clients and patients.

Frustrated by the lack of practical knowledge and skills provided in his Exercise Science undergraduate degree, and inspired by the extra-curricular conferences and courses he had previously attended, Dr. Maxwell began facilitating workshops and seminars that featured practical, hands-on content, taught by industry leaders. This is what led to the formation of Somatic Senses Education. Since 2003, Dr. Maxwell has organized well over 250 continuing education courses throughout Canada featuring industry leaders such as Lorimer Moseley, Donald Murphy, Stuart McGill, Pavel Kolar and the outstanding Prague School Physios, Clayton Skaggs, Brett Winchester, Michael Shacklock, Dale Buchberger, Jack Miller, Clare Frank, Robert Lardner, Mark Finch, Charlie Weingroff, and many more! His mission is simple: provide evidence-informed, practical and world-class continuing education featuring industry leading clinicians, educators, and researchers, with the ultimate goal of improving the standards of patient care!