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The institute was formed in 1982 in the United States of America by doctors and physical therapists involved in the teaching of the McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy developed by Robert McKenzie of New Zealand. The McKenzie concepts are now practiced worldwide and are widely recommended as the first treatment of choice for patients with common back problems.
With the McKenzie techniques, your physical therapists at Williams Physical Therapy can differentiate bulged discs, nerve entrapment and stenosis from soft tissue injury. From the McKenzie physical exam and medical history alone, therapists at Williams Physical Therapy can develop successful treatment plans. Only specific symptom patterns, which occur in a small number of cases indicate the need for sophisticated imaging techniques. Clinicians can reserve costly MRI’s for patient’s failing to respond to conservative treatment.
McKenzie has a plethora of scientifically proven research to support the principles and practical applications of the mechanical diagnosis and therapy for me
Assessment Advantages
Offers a well defined Algorithm leading to simple classifications of spine related disorders. This assessment performed at Williams Physical Therapy will often eliminate any practical need for an MRI.
- Differentiates problems based on mechanical syndromes (ie bulged discs, nerve entrapment, stenosis, etc.) from soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains.
- Quickly identifies patient’s who are not good candidates for conservative treatment. Doctors can refer these patients to other alternatives before patients waste time and money on unnecessary rehabilitation.
Treatment Advantages
- Emphasizes education and active patient involvement in the independent management of the treatment.
- Decreases pain quickly, restores function and independence and minimizes the number of outpatient therapy visits.
- Stresses prophylactic exercises to minimize the risk of reoccurrence and empowers patients to manage themselves if and when symptoms reoccur.
All Williams Physical Therapy therapists and physical therapy assistances have attended all continuing education class levels offered by the McKenzie Institute for spine assessment and rehab.
Please click this link to visit the McKenzie Institute Website.
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