The McKenzie Method

 

The McKenzie Method of MDT is a reliable assessment process intended for all musculoskeletal problems, including pain in the back, neck and extremities (i.e., shoulder, knee, ankle etc.), as well as issues associated with sciatica, sacroiliac joint pain, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, muscle spasms and intermittent numbness in hands or feet. If you are suffering from any such issues, then a MDT assessment may be right for you!

 

Developed by world-renowned expert physiotherapist Robin McKenzie in the 1950s, this well-researched, exercise based approach of assessment, diagnosis and treatment uses a comprehensive and clinically reasoned evaluation of patients.

 

 

If utilized correctly, the achievable goals of the McKenzie Method in a cost- and time-effective manner are to:

• Accurately understand the patient's presentation  and behaviour of symptoms.

• Determine the most appropriate and effective treatment plan.      

• Eliminate symptoms and restore full function.     

• Empower the patient to self treat and prevent recurrences.

• Help inform patients if other medical advice or testing is needed.