MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS & THERAPY
McKenzie Intl. Courses
Part A: 31 Oct - 3 Nov, 2024
Part B: 23 - 26 Jan, 2025
The McKenzie Institute International is a Charitable Trust registered in New Zealand. The Institute’s objective is the worldwide promotion of the assessment, treatment, education and empowerment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. This philosophy and treatment, developed by Robin Anthony McKenzie, is known worldwide as the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® or MDT.
As a continuous a collaboration with McKenzie institute international, that has started in 2007 PRIMEPHYSIO Introducing the Mechanical diagnosis and therapy once again in the Middle East.
WHAT IS THE MCKENZIE METHOD?
The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) is an internationally researched and acclaimed system of assessment and management for spinal and extremity musculoskeletal disorders developed by New Zealand Physiotherapist Robin McKenzie. It has been widely used all over the world for more than 60 years.
Clinicians trained in the MDT system are able to assess and classify all complaints of the musculoskeletal system. That means that if a problem is coming from the spine, extremity joints, muscles or tendons, then a MDT evaluation is appropriate. An MDT clinician will be able to identify if MDT is indicated, what management strategy is best, and outline a predicted recovery pathway.
A key feature of the method is the initial assessment - a safe and reliable format to reach an accurate classification and only then develop the appropriate management plan, taking into account all the various factors that can influence the patient’s experience of pain. Expensive tests such as MRI’s are often unnecessary.
MDT is a comprehensive assessment and management approach based on sound and logical principles that focuses on the patient and their potential to self-manage and recover their previous level of function.
Watch world known researchers speak about the McKenzie Method. More videos are available at McKenzie Institute USA
ROBIN MCKENZIE
Robin Anthony McKenzie was born in Auckland in 1931. He was educated at Wairarapa College, spent his student years at Otago University, and graduated from the New Zealand School of Physiotherapy in Dunedin in 1952. In 1953, he started a private practice in Wellington, and it was here that he developed a special interest in treating spinal disorders.
Robin McKenzie created The McKenzie Institute International in 1982 and led its growth into a worldwide educational organisation. Physiotherapists, doctors, chiropractors and other allied health professionals in 40 different countries have been educated in the McKenzie Method and the expansion of The McKenzie Institute’s Education Programme continues to grow.
Robin McKenzie story is an inspiration for the physiotherapists worldwide.Watch this short video to know the man behind this world class method and education.
Tutor:
Sara Luetchford
MCSP, GRAD.DIP.PHYS, DIP.MDT, OMPT, Albo Fisioterapisti n. 1792
Sara E. Luetchford obtained a diploma in physiotherapy in 1979 having attended the course at Guy's Hospital in London. She has been practicing in Italy since 1984. After a number of years working in Medical Centres, Hospitals and Clinics as a Consultant and obtaining considerable clinical experience through working with patients and attending numerous courses, especially in the orthopaedic field, she opened her own practice in 1994.
She introduced the McKenzie Method to Italy and organised the specialised courses of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy on the spine for Physiotherapists and Doctors from 1989 to 1995. A founding member of The McKenzie Institute Italia she is presently representative of the McKenzie International Institute in Italy. Following training organised by The McKenzie Institute International, she was awarded the title "Credentialed Therapist". Sara then obtained the Diploma in the Method, and she was authorised as an Instructor of the recognised courses in 1994. She now teaches throughout Italy and abroad as required. Sara obtained a Masters in Manual Therapy at Genoa University, and the title of Orthopaedic Manual Therapist (OMT). She also has numerous other national and international titles and diplomas.
PART A: THE LUMBAR SPINE
COURSE AIMS
Following attentive participation in, and completion of, this course will provide participants with the introductory knowledge, basic skills and abilities to begin to:
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Describe and discuss the basic principles of MDT and how it fits within the context of the biopsychosocial back pain experience.
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Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of MDT to patients with lumbar spine problems.
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Distinguish between the MDT syndromes (Derangement, Dysfunction, Postural) and OTHER subgroups and provide appropriate management regimens for each of the MDT syndromes.
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Identify when the application of external forces is required for the resolution of symptoms using MDT’s concept of ‘Progression of Forces’.
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. Recognise how to assist patients to design and apply the therapeutic processes to achieve management goals, taking into account any personal or environmental barriers to recovery.
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Describe and discuss the basic principles of MDT and how it fits within the context of the biopsychosocial back pain experience.
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Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of MDT to patients with lumbar spine problems.
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Distinguish between the MDT syndromes (Derangement, Dysfunction, Postural) and OTHER subgroups and provide appropriate management regimens for each of the MDT syndromes.
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Identify when the application of external forces is required for the resolution of symptoms using MDT’s concept of ‘Progression of Forces’.
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Recognise how to assist patients to design and apply the therapeutic processes to achieve management goals, taking into account any personal or environmental barriers to recovery.
Course overview and topics to be covered:
This Three-day course introduces the theoretical aspects and concepts of the McKenzie Method in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), as it is applied to the musculoskeletal system. The focus of this course, which is the first in the
McKenzie course series, is the assessment, classification and management of patients with complaints of low back, related referred pain and functional limitations.
In certain countries, one day of the course is completed as an online distance learning component. This online component is
completed prior to attending the three days at a teaching venue with an instructor. In countries that don't utilise the
online distance learning component the full four-day course is completed onsite with an instructor.
The principles of MDT and how they apply in the context of the biopsychosocial framework of managing patients with musculoskeletal pain and functional limitations will be a key focus. The participants will explore and extensively
practice the MDT assessment, classification and management process s through lectures, workshops, discussions, and patient demonstrations.
The classifications of Derangement, Dysfunction and Postural syndromes are described in detail and appropriate management plans are discussed, with emphasis on the use of patient self-treatment procedures and education.
Indications for the use of clinician procedures will also be discussed and the procedures demonstrated and practiced. Subgroups not fulfilling the criteria of the McKenzie syndromes are introduced and the basis for their differential diagnosis is outlined.
Follow-up patient demonstrations will illustrate the reassessment process and allow participants to get a realistic feel and understanding of the impact of the MDT system on differing patient presentations over 2-3 treatment sessions.
The course will include an illustrated manual and complete reference list. Participants will also have access to videos of all procedures, the full reference list on the MII website and a voluntary self -assessment post-course quiz (English Only).
PART B: THE CERVICAL SPINE
COURSE AIMS
Following attentive participation in, and completion of, this course will provide participants with the introductory knowledge, basic skills and abilities to begin to:
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Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of MDT to patients with cervical and thoracic spine problems.
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Distinguish between the MDT syndromes (Derangement, Dysfunction, Postural) and OTHER subgroups and provide appropriate management regimens for each of the MDT syndromes.
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. Identify when the application of external forces is required for the resolution of symptoms using MDT’s concept of ‘Progression of Forces’.
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Recognise how to assist patients to design and apply the therapeutic processes to achieve management goals, taking into account any personal or environmental barriers to recovery.
Course overview and topics to be covered:
This four-day course focuses on the application of MDT to the cervical and thoracic spine. The course details the assessment, classification and management of patients with complaints of cervical and thoracic pain, related referred pain and functional limitations.
In certain countries, one day of the course is completed as an online distance learning component. This online component is completed prior to attending the three days at a teaching venue with an Instructor. In countries that don't utilize the online distance learning component, the full four-day course is completed onsite with an Instructor.
Mckenzie Int. course
Previous MDT Intake In Dubai
Previous MDT Intake In Cairo
Previous MDT Intake In Turkey
Prerequisites:
Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Students/ Interns.
Fee & Registration
Fee
Part A & B
Early bird registration ( Before the 15th of August 2024): 4300 AED
Normal registration ( After the 15th of August 2024): 5500 AED
One Part (A or B)
Early bird registration ( Before the 15th of August 2024): 2400 AED
Normal registration ( After the 15th of August 2024): 3000 AED
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Stay tuned for the upcoming Intake
To be confirmed Soon
Registration Process-
1.Fee Submission:
Please note that you may either pay the full fee in one go to attend this course or make an initial down payment of AED 1,000 to book your seat. In the latter case, the remainder of the payment is to be fulfilled before the course starts or in paid cash on the course day.
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