Clinicians
The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy®
As diverse as patients can be, therapists can also be just as diverse with their answers to this particular question. The following article provides a potpourri of models, analogies and explanations for Derangements, Directional Preference and Self Treatment.
Read one physiotherapists account of living and working in East Timor.
Can we better utilize MDT physical therapy to avoid unnecessary MRI and surgery?
Heidar Abady A, Rosedale R, Chesworth B, Rotondi M, Overend T. (2017). Application of the McKenzie system of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) in patients with shoulder pain; a prospective longitudinal study. J Man Manip Ther; DOI:10.1080/10669817.2017.1313929
Maccio JR, et al. (2017). Directional preference of the wrist: a preliminary investigation. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy; Doi: 10.1080/10669817.2017.1283767.
After listening Jason Ward’s Mechanical Care Forum Podcast highlighting local MDTer, Connie Lee (Episodes No. 144 & 145), traveling north to the arctic seemed like a great opportunity close to home. And, why not? When would I next have an opportunity like THIS?!?