Mgr. Kateřina Honová, DiS.
Physical Therapy Practitioner and Tutor
I am a licensed physical therapist with more than 16 years in the field. I specialize in disorders of musculoskeletal function, traumatology, and orthopaedics. I am certified in Professor Kolář's Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization technique, as a therapeutic physical education instructor by the Czech Ministry of Education, and as a tutor for AKRIS (the accredited educational programs of the Czech Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs).
I am a member of three professional societies in medicine and one in physical therapy. I speak at conferences and publish articles. In 2018, CPress published my book on post-accident and post-surgical rehabilitation of the knee (link and book in Czech).
My Story
In my work I try to combine top-notch education in physical therapy (Charles University 2nd School of Medicine, under noted physical therapist Prof. Kolář (link in Czech)) with experience as a tutor (how to explain things) and an aerobic and compensation exercise instructor (how to exercise properly). Bringing these worlds together allows me to deliver maximum benefit for my clients.
I also have plenty of rehabilitation experience as a patient. When I was 17, I fell off a horse and nearly had to have my leg amputated below the knee. As a result, I am very familiar with the patient's side of physical treatment, and it's one of the reasons I always work with a double dose of empathy.
Professional Activities
- 52 specialized training courses in physical therapy and fitness training
- 39 published articles in Czech and Slovak scientific and popular-science journals (Ortopedie, Rehabilitace a fyzikální lékařství, Medicina Sportiva Bohemica et Slovaca, Fyzioterapia, and others)
- 29 lectures given at professional conferences
- 10 self-developed one-day courses for physical therapists and social workers
- 1 published monograph, several e-books, an online course
Education
- 2013 – 2015: Master's in Physical Therapy, Slovak Medical University School of General Healthcare (link in Slovak)
- 2003 – 2006: Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, Charles University 2nd School of Medicine
- 2000 – 2003: Specialist Diploma – Paramedic, Zlín Professional School of Healthcare (link in Czech)
Training Courses and Workshops
- 2021: Musculoskeletal Examination in Athletes
- 2021: ComplexCore – Musculoskeletal Screenings
- 2020: New Discoveries in Scar Treatment and Basics of Visceral Therapy
- 2020: Stabilization of the Shoulder and Hip Joints
- 2019: Foot & Leg
- 2018: Selected Physical Therapy Techniques and Their Use in Sports
- 2018: Therapeutic Use of the CompreFloss Compression Band
- 2018: Fit Pain Free – course and certificate
- 2018: Diagnosis and Kinesiotherapy of Child and Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis
- 2017: Pelvic Floor on Two Legs
- 2017: Kinesiological Analysis of the Athlete
- 2017: Naboso Flow; Run Injury Free
- 2017: General Sports Education for Children
- 2017: Application Techniques in Physical Medicine
- 2017: Fit Pain Free – workshop
- 2017: Children's and Youth Fitness Trainer
- 2017: Developmental Kinesiology in Fitness Training
- 2017: Functional Movement Screen
- 2016: Ground Force Method Instructor
- 2016: Fitness Trainer
- 2016: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), part D – final examination
- 2016: Spiral Spine Stabilization – Football Specialty
- 2016: Kettlebell Workshop
- 2016: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, part C
- 2016: Functional Stabilization of the Scapula
- 2015: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, part B
- 2015: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, part A
- 2015: Core Level, part 2
- 2014: Functional Activation of the Leg
- 2014: Roller / Ball Mobility
- 2013: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Part A. Lumbar Spine. (McKenzie)
- 2013: Mojžíšová's Technique for Rib Mobilization
- 2012: Cascading Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Vertebrovisceral Relationship
- 2012: TRX Suspension Training Workshop
- 2012: Trampies Workshop
- 2012: Functional Disorders of the Temporomandibular Joint
- 2012: Kinesiotaping
- 2012: Flexi-Bar Basic
- 2011: SM System. Spiral Spine Stabilization – part A
- 2011: Flowin Core
- 2011: Segmental Differentiation and Activation of Sensorimotor Function Using PROPRIOFOOT CONCEPT® Balance Mats
- 2011: BOSU® Rehab
- 2011: BOSU® Core
- 2011: Using the Bosu Modern Fitness Style in Physical Therapy
- 2011: Dorn Technique
- 2010: Info – Vojta Technique
- 2008: Soft and Mobilization Techniques
- 2007: Activating the Musculoskeletal System Through Developmental Kinesiology Positions Using the Principles of the Brunkow Technique – advanced course
- 2007: Working with Neutral Structures on the Basis of the Maitland Concept
- 2007: Brunkow Technique
- 2007: Spinal Stabilization
- 2006: Musculoskeletal Pain Projection
- 2006: Anti-Block System (ABS) Massage
- 2006: Cupping Massage
