What is the McKenzie Method/MDT?

Active Solution Physiotherapy Verdun is the first McKenzie certified clinic in the province

The McKenzie Method, which is also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), is a very well researched physiotherapy approach with hundreds of articles investigating it. It was developed in New Zealand by Robin McKenzie in the 1950 and 60s and is overseen by the McKenzie Institute International and its national branch The Robin McKenzie Institute Canada..

The assessment process uses logical "cause-and-effect" relationships between positions and movements with their effects on your symptoms. It considers your body mechanically, meaning that it analyses different movements and limitations and works to find the most efficient method of restoring full function. In the process, key concepts are demonstrated that will help you understand your problem.The mechanical components of your problem are analyzed, and your condition is classified into a specific syndrome.

Once the syndrome has been identified, your McKenzie Method/MDT physiotherapist will determine your individualized treatment plan. The McKenzie Method/MDT treatment choisie est appuyée par des études scientifiques ayant démontré que les patients classifiés, dans un syndrome particulier, bénéficient du traitement correspondant à ce dernier. Le traitement de cette méthode met l’accent sur l’éducation du patient, sur des exercices simples, mais très efficaces et sur des techniques manuelles au besoin. Celle-ci est très efficace pour a variety of orthopedic/musculoskeletal problems, que ce soit pour la douleur au dos, au cou ou toute autre partie du corps (épaules, genoux, etc.).

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