Spinal Stabilization and Neural Control in Sport: A Practical Approach to Enhancing Movement Quality

Description

Target Audience:
Sports physiotherapists, athletic trainers, movement specialists, strength & conditioning coaches, and sports medicine professionals.

Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will:
-Understand the principles of spinal stabilization and sensorimotor control in athletic
movement.
– Recognize dysfunctional movement patterns and compensations.
– Apply DNS-based strategies to enhance motor control and performance.
– Integrate targeted exercises into sport-specific rehabilitation or performance programs.

Course Schedule:
08:30–09:00 – Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00–09:30 Introduction & Theoretical Framework
– Importance of movement quality in sports
– Functional vs dysfunctional stabilization strategies
– Role of the integrated stabilizing system (ISS)
-Neural control of movement and postural regulation
09:30–10:30 Spinal Stabilization and Central Control in Athletic Function
– CNS-driven movement regulation
– Feedforward mechanisms and intra-abdominal pressure (IAP)
– Integration of trunk, diaphragm, and pelvic floor
10:30–12:30 Practical Module I: Movement Assessment
– Dynamic assessment of spinal stabilization (movement analysis)
– Screening for common compensations in athletes
– Breathing and trunk control under load
12:30–13:30 Lunch Break
13:30–15:00 Practical Module II: Corrective Strategies & Exercises
– Activation of integrated stabilizing system
– DNS-based neuromuscular exercises (progressions from low to high load)
– Cueing strategies for sport-specific motor control
15:00–16:15 Practical Module III: Athletic Integration
– Stabilization in speed, power, and agility drills
– Transfer of neuromuscular control to sport-specific contexts
– Modifying techniques for different sports and injury risks
16:15–17:00 Wrap-Up & Discussion
– Case examples
– Q&A
– Guidelines for applying the concepts in training/rehab settings