McKenzie Method For Back And Neck Pain

McKenzie Method (sometimes known as McKenzie Therapy among common people) is a philosophy of mechanical diagnosis and treatment based on proven medical research.

It is a 3 steps approach for a successful spinal care. The first step involves a meticulous assessment process to make a mechanical diagnosis and classify patients into a certain category. The next step involves a series of individualized exercises. And the last step is for prevention and giving patients the tools to manage their pain. McKenzie Method does not promote passive and modality based treatments.

It is a systematic and a comprehensive approach towards spinal mechanical problems. Robin McKenzie, a Physical Therapist from New Zealand, put together this systematic approach and founded the McKenzie Institute for higher education.

Physical Therapist are trained through a series of coursework with extensive emphasis on mechanical diagnosis and hands on techniques. After completing the required coursework during certain period and practicing this method, physical therapist are eligible for a comprehensive testing through McKenzie Institute Instructors. Successful physical therapist are awarded the McKenzie Certification (McKenzie Credentialing). Therapist are required to do continuing education to keep their certification status.

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