THE EFFECTS OF NEUROMUSCULAR STABILIZATION ON INCREASING THE FUNCTIONALITY AND MOBILITY OF THE LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM

Volume 10, Issue 1 (2020)

THE EFFECTS OF NEUROMUSCULAR STABILIZATION ON INCREASING THE FUNCTIONALITY AND MOBILITY OF THE LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM
Zoran Milić
Abstract: 
The general concept of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) is, among other things, directly aimed at core stabilization as well as proper and “stable breathing”. DNS is based on the integration of the stabilization system which is mainly composed of intersegmental spinal muscles, deep neck fl exor muscles, the diaphragm, abdominal muscles, and the pelvis. Although it is a relatively recent rehabilitation and training concept, a lot of researchers focus on DNS due to its positive eff ects. The review started with the hypothesis that the DNS concept achieves high and positive results on the locomotor system in terms of better core stabilization, increasing the functionality of the locomotor system and quickening the rehabilitation process. The method included searching Google Scholar, PubMed and Web of Science for scientifi c material. Out of 50 reviewed scientifi c papers, the sample was consisted of 12 papers that are, according to their research topic,  compatible with the review in question. The results of the review indicate that the DNS concept has positive eff ects on the functionality of the locomotor system.
Keywords: 
dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, rehabilitation, motoric control.
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