Dynamic Neuromuscular Analysis (DNA) Training Programs
Dynamic Neuromuscular Analysis (DNA) Training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a scientifically-based program to enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of a sport injury through a progression of plyometrics, weight training and core stability.
A major goal of DNA is to continue to educate athletes, parents, coaches and others involved in organized athletics to help reduce the disproportionate number of knee injuries in female athletes compared to males.
This example of a three-dimensional motion analysis of a single leg landing is often used to help identify possible knee injury risk in young athletes.
Female Athletic Injuries
Female athletes have been shown to have knee injuries at a rate of four to six times more often than males participating in similar sports.
Our systematic approach and scientifically-designed aspects of DNA can help prepare female athletes for their upcoming competitive sport season. Traditionally, athletes complete the program immediately prior to an upcoming season or as an off-season training program.
A variety of DNA programs are available to athletes depending on age and development.
Dynamic Neuromuscular Analysis (DNA)
The DNA program includes:
- Plyometrics
- Agility
- Core stability
- Beginning-level weight training
This is our most popular program for beginning athletes. This program is offered in a group setting of approximately 20 athletes. The six-week training program meets three times per week for 60 minutes each session.
DNA Speed
Our DNA Speed program includes three 90-minute sessions a week for six weeks in a small group setting with up to 20 athletes per group and four or more trainers per group.
Training includes:
- High-speed treadmill training
- Plyometrics
- Agility training
- Core stability
- Strength training
Each athlete receives two different types of training per day. This includes the pre- and post-screening for musculoskeletal problems and performance criteria.
VIP Training
VIP Training is a personalized scheduled setting that is limited to no more than three athletes at a time doing high-performance training tailored to the needs of each athlete.
A 3D Virtual Sports Analysis is used as a training tool throughout each athlete's training. VIP athletes have 18 sessions to schedule with a sports biomechanist during a two-month period.
3D Virtual Sport Analysis
A 3D Virtual Sports Analysis is an individualized cutting-edge evaluation of complex full body sports movements and dynamic power.
The athletes perform the sports movements in the Human Performance Laboratory that uses an eight-camera digital real-time 3D Motion Analysis system. This is the same advanced technology used in realistic sports video games and virtual reality.
A biomechanist uses your individual information to recommend biomechanical movement skill changes and to develop protocols designed to prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance. An interactive report is included on a CD with videos of the movements.
DNA Back to Play
This training is designed for the post-surgical or acutely injured athlete who needs transition from physical therapy to full go sports participation. One-on-one training is administered under the direction of a physical therapist or a sports biomechanist to address the returning athlete's individual needs for a safe return to competitive play.
Sports Medicine . . . Just for Kids!
