Who were the rehabilitation pioneers?

The rehabilitation pioneers include several notable figures:

1. Karl Levitt - A neurologist who focused on joint dysfunction and soft tissue dysfunction, developing specific mobilization techniques to address postural patterns and movement dysfunction.

2. Václav Vojta - A pediatric neurologist known for his work on the development of motor function in infants during the first twelve months. He developed postural reaction tests to assess the health of the central nervous system and pioneered treatment methods for cerebral palsy by taking advantage of neuroplasticity.

3. Pavel Kolář - He synthesized the knowledge and experience of his mentors and colleagues at the Prague School of Rehabilitation to develop Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), an advanced method used today for both rehabilitation and performance enhancement.

These individuals made significant advancements in understanding and treating postural and movement dysfunctions, laying the groundwork for modern rehabilitation techniques 1.