McKenzie method
McKenzie Method
The Mcackenzie Method (pronounced: mə-ˈken-zē meth·od), also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), is a physiotherapy method developed by New Zealand physiotherapist Robin McKenzie in the 1960s.
Etymology
The method is named after its founder, Robin McKenzie, a renowned physiotherapist from New Zealand. The term "Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy" refers to the method's focus on mechanical forces and their impact on the body, particularly the spine.
Definition
The McKenzie Method is a comprehensive method of care primarily used in physical therapy. It is a philosophy of active patient involvement and education for back, neck and extremity problems. The key distinction is its initial assessment component—a safe and reliable means to accurately reach a diagnosis and only then make the appropriate treatment plan.
Related Terms
- Physical Therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.
- Spine: The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone.
- Extremity: The farthest or most remote part, section, or point; a limb of the body.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
- Therapy: Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on McKenzie method
- Wikipedia's article - McKenzie method
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