P-DTR PRAGUE Foundation – Module 1 (2026 edition)

This course covers the fundamentals of P-DTR, including Muscle Spindle Cell Dysfunctions and Nocioception. Gain hands-on training and practical knowledge in neuromuscular therapy. Perfect for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills and improve patient outcomes. Sign up today!

P-DTR

P-DTR Foundation Series | Module 1

Course Date:

Module 1: 2.6.- 7.6. 2026

Scheldule: 8:00 – 16:00 (with hour lunch break)

Refresment during course will be availible.

Lunch and acommodation are not included.

Facilities

Aspira business centre(module 1), Prague

Overview

• Introduction
• Muscle Spindle Cell Dysfunctions
• The Event
• Nocioception

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INTRODUCTION

• What is P-DTR?
• Origins
• How Does It Work?
• What Does It Treat?
• Software vs. Hardware Analogs
• Core Principles of P-DTR
• Receptor Classes
  • Proprioception
  • Exteroception
  • Interoceptio

• Muscle Spindle Cells
  • Intrafusal Muscle Fibers
  • Nuclear Bag Fibers
  • Nuclear Chain Fibers
  • Myotatic Stretch Reflex
  • Autogenic Excitation
  • Reciprocal Inhibition
  • Gamma Motor Neurons
  • Deep Tendon Reflex

• Technique
• Location of DTR’s and Corresponding Nerve Roots
• Superficial Reflexes

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MUSCLE SPINDLE CELL DYSFUNCTIONS

• Classes of Stimuli
  • Proper Stimulus
  • Opposite Stimulus
  • Anti-Stimulus

• Application of Muscle Testing to P-DTR
• Therapy Localization (TL)
  • What is TL?
  • Sensory and Motor Homunculi
  • What Does TL Do?
  • How is it Used?

• Muscle Testing Outcomes
  • Facilitated
  • Inhibited

• Neurologic Switching
  • Normal Autogenic Responses to X and II’s
  • Hypertonicity
    • Global Hypertonicity
    • Regional Hypertonicity
    • Local Hypertonicity

• Assessment and Treatment Protocol
  • History
  • Observation
  • Palpation and Orthopedic Testing
  • Normal Autogenic Responses
  • Muscle Testing
  • P-DTR Treatment

• Paired Receptor Model
  • Components
    • Primary
    • Main Secondary
    • Virtual Secondary
    • Tertiary
    • Rules of P-DTR
      • Receptor Rules
      • Stimulus
      • Opposite Stimulus
      • Anti-Stim
      • TL Rules
      • DTR Rules
      • Tertiary Rules

• Modes of Dysfunctions
  • Classifications
    • Basic Mode
    • Multi Modes
    • Hyper Modes
  • Frequency of Firing
  • Rules of Indicator Muscles
    • Qualifying and Valid Indicator Muscle
    • Universal Therapy Localization
    • Double Therapy Localization
    • Reactor/Reactive
      • Location of Reactor and Reactive
      • Proper Stimulus
      • Options for Treatment

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THE EVENT

• Indications
• Testing
• Treatment

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NOCIOCEPTION

• Fast Pain vs. Slow Pain
• Excitatory Stimuli
  • Mechanical Stimuli
  • Thermal Stimuli
  • Chemical Stimuli

• Peripheral Nocioceptive Fibers
• “Double” System of Pain Innervation
• Dual Nocioceptive Pathways
  • Neospinothalamic Tract
  • Paleospinothalamic Tract

• Dual Nocioceptive Neurotransmitters
  • Glutamate
  • Substance P

• Nocioceptive Inhibition Patterns
  • Nocioceptive Withdrawal Reflex/Flexor Reflex Afferent
  • PMRF
  • Extrapyramidal Inhibition Pattern
  • Thalamic Inhibition Pattern