Petra Valouchova
MPT, PhD
Petra Valouchova, MPT, PhD, is Chief Physiotherapist at Professor Kolar's Centre of Movement Medicine in Prague, where she has worked since 2011 and has overseen both physiotherapy departments since 2018. She has been a certified instructor in Developmental Kinesiology and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) since 2002.
She graduated in physical therapy from Palacky University Olomouc in 1998 and earned a PhD in Kinanthropology, focused on biomechanics, in 2001. Since 2002 she has worked at the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department of University Hospital Motol and teaches physical therapy at Charles University Medical School, lecturing on sports medicine, biomechanics, the Bobath Concept and Vojta reflex locomotion.
Petra specialises in sports medicine, runners, paediatrics, junior athletes and foot problems, and in surface electromyography assessment. She is a former Fitness Step Team World Champion (2003, 2004) and European Champion (2004).
Petra Valouchova
MPT, PhD
Petra Valouchova, MPT, PhD, is Chief Physiotherapist at Professor Kolar's Centre of Movement Medicine in Prague, where she has worked since 2011 and has overseen both physiotherapy departments since 2018. She has been a certified instructor in Developmental Kinesiology and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) since 2002.
She graduated in physical therapy from Palacky University Olomouc in 1998 and earned a PhD in Kinanthropology, focused on biomechanics, in 2001. Since 2002 she has worked at the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department of University Hospital Motol and teaches physical therapy at Charles University Medical School, lecturing on sports medicine, biomechanics, the Bobath Concept and Vojta reflex locomotion.
Petra specialises in sports medicine, runners, paediatrics, junior athletes and foot problems, and in surface electromyography assessment. She is a former Fitness Step Team World Champion (2003, 2004) and European Champion (2004).
About Petra Valouchova
- Centre of Movement Medicine, Prague: Chief Physiotherapist since October 2011; oversees both physiotherapy departments since 2018.
- University Hospital Motol: Physical therapist, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department, since 2002.
- Charles University: University teacher of physical therapy, lecturing on sports medicine, biomechanics, the Bobath Concept and Vojta reflex locomotion.
- DNS Instructor: Certified instructor in Developmental Kinesiology and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization since 2002.
- Clinical Focus: Sports medicine, running athletes, paediatrics, junior athletes and foot problems; surface electromyography assessment.
- Publications: Co-author of the Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization chapter in Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders (Elsevier, 2014) and articles on surface electromyography.
- Certifications: DNS; Vojta reflex locomotion; Lewit mobilisation and soft tissue techniques; Bobath for adults; Stecco Fascial Manipulation; Dry Needling (DGSA). Further courses in Butler neurodynamics, Barral visceral manipulation and the Mulligan Concept.
- Sport: Fitness Step Team World Champion (2003, 2004) and European Champion (2004).
- Education: Master's in Physical Therapy, Palacky University Olomouc (1998); PhD in Kinanthropology (biomechanics), 2001.
Faculty at a Glance
- Nationality
- Czech Republic
- Based In
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Professional Title
- MPT, PhD
- Current Position
- Chief Physiotherapist, Centre of Movement Medicine, Prague | DNS Instructor
- Institution / Organisation
- PRAGUE SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION
- Languages
- English, Czech
Czech RepublicAreas of Expertise
Petra's clinical and educational expertise spans a broad range of healthcare disciplines, with a particular focus on evidence-based practice.
Chief Physiotherapist, Centre of Movement Medicine, Prague | DNS Instructor
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