• Introduction to MDT: Principles and philosophy.
• Assessment Techniques: Patient history, physical examination, and repeated movement testing.
• Classification System: Derangement, dysfunction, postural syndrome, and “other” subgroups.
• Treatment Protocols: Directional preference, centralization, and patient-led exercises.
• Clinical Application: Case studies and hands-on practice.

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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:

1. Describe and discuss the basic principles of MDT and how it fits within the context of the biopsychosocial back pain experience.
2. Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of MDT to patients with lumbar spine problems.
3. Distinguish between the MDT syndromes (Derangement, Dysfunction, Postural) and OTHER subgroups and provide appropriate management regimens for each of the MDT syndromes.
4. Identify when the application of external forces is required for the resolution of symptoms using MDT’s concept of ‘Progression of Forces’.
5. . 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.
6. Describe and discuss the basic principles of MDT and how it fits within the context of the biopsychosocial back pain experience.
7. Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of MDT to patients with lumbar spine problems.
8. Distinguish between the MDT syndromes (Derangement, Dysfunction, Postural) and OTHER subgroups and provide appropriate management regimens for each of the MDT syndromes.
9. Identify when the application of external forces is required for the resolution of symptoms using MDT’s concept of  ‘Progression of Forces’.
10. 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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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:

1. Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of MDT to patients with cervical and thoracic spine problems.
2. Distinguish between the MDT syndromes (Derangement, Dysfunction, Postural) and OTHER subgroups and provide appropriate management regimens for each of the MDT syndromes.
3. . Identify when the application of external forces is required for the resolution of symptoms using MDT’s concept of  ‘Progression of Forces’.
4. 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.