He is one of the most respected figures in Czech and international physiotherapy. Throughout his professional life, he has focused on how the human body functions in movement – and what happens when this natural system is disrupted. His work is rooted in a deep understanding of motor development, especially in children, yet its impact reaches far beyond pediatrics.
The wider public also knows him through his work with elite athletes, musicians, and national teams. He was part of President Václav Havel’s medical team and has long been based at Motol University Hospital, where he combines clinical practice, teaching, and the development of the field. He is the author of numerous professional and popular science books and the founder of the concept of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), now used worldwide.
He has a rare ability to explain complex aspects of the body and movement clearly and without myths. His approach is grounded in experience that makes sense not only in medicine and sport, but also in everyday life.