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Course Description, Goals and Outlines
PARTS TO CREDENTIALLING EXAMINATION
The MDT Program of Certification consists of a sequential four-part course
series followed by the Credentialling Exam. Credentialled clinicians
may then apply to the MII Diploma Program to achieve the highest level
of MDT Certification. In addition, we offer two advanced courses for the
Extremities and Clinical Skills Update.
Once certified, practitioners become part of a patient referral network
and will be required to maintain MDT Certification Continuing Educations
standards (CCES).
Click here for the CCES Policy.
Part A: The Lumbar Spine
Course Description
Part A (26 hrs) begins with a new comprehensive online session, followed
by a three day live course. Having an online component allows you
to work at your own convenience and learn from an interactive blend
of visuals,
audio and video, but still participate in the live course that is
so integral to the McKenzie educational programming.
The course will present the theoretical aspects and
concepts of the McKenzie Method in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy,
as applied in the examination and treatment of patients with complaints
of low back and related referred pain. Through lectures and patient
demonstrations, the derangement, dysfunction and postural syndromes
are described in detail and appropriate treatment plans are outlined
with emphasis on the use of patient self-treatment procedures. The
clinical efficacy and limitations of the McKenzie approach as applied
to the lumbar spine, are illustrated by follow-up patient demonstrations.
Course Goals
Following attentive participation and completion, this course
will provide participants with the introductory knowledge, basic
skills and abilities to begin to:
- Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
to patients with lumbar spine problems.
- Distinguish between the McKenzie syndromes (derangement, dysfunction,
postural) and other spinal conditions and provide appropriate management
regimens for each of the McKenzie syndromes.
- Identify when the application of external forces is required for the
resolution of symptoms using McKenzie's concept of progression of
forces.
- Assist patients to design and apply the therapeutic processes on their
own to achieve management goals.
Part B: The Cervical and Thoracic Spine
Course Description
Part B (26 hrs) also begins with a new comprehensive online
session, followed by a three day live course.
The course will present the theoretical
aspects and concepts of the McKenzie Method in Mechanical Diagnosis
and Therapy,
as applied in the examination and treatment of patients with complaints
of neck, upper back and related referred pain. Through lectures
and patient demonstrations, the derangement, dysfunction and postural
syndromes
are described in detail and appropriate treatment plans are outlined
with emphasis on the use of patient self-treatment procedures.
The
clinical efficacy and limitations of the McKenzie approach as applied
to the cervical and thoracic spine, are illustrated by follow-up
patient demonstrations.
Course Goals
Following attentive participation and completion, this course will provide
participants with the knowledge, basic skills and abilities to
begin to:
- Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis
and Therapy.
- Distinguish between the McKenzie syndromes (derangement, dysfunction,
postural) and other spinal conditions and provide appropriate management
regimens for each of the McKenzie syndromes.
- Identify when the application of external forces is required for
the resolution of symptoms using McKenzie's concept of progression
of forces.
- Assist patients to design and apply the therapeutic processes on
their own to achieve management goals.
Part C: Advanced Lumbar Spine & Extremities - Lower Limb
Course Description
This four day (28 hrs) course will review and advance the theory and
practical application of Mechanical
Diagnosis and Therapy in relation to the Lumbar Spine. Problem solving,
reflective learning and clinical reasoning activities are utilized
to refine the assessment, classification, differential diagnosis
and management of patients presenting with symptoms related to the
lumbar spine.
Practical sessions are utilized to develop skills in the application
of both self-treatment and clinician
procedures. The
theory and practical application of MDT for the lower limb musculoskeletal
disorders is presented. Lectures, patient assessments and practical
sessions are utilized to
demonstrate the characteristics and management of the syndromes as
they present in the lower limb.
Course Goals
Following attentive participation and completion, this course will provide
participants with the intermediate knowledge, skills and abilities
to:
- Identify and discuss common problems encountered in the application
of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for the lumbar spine.
- Analyze and discuss the MDT assessment and how it assists with
patient classification.
- Discuss the application of clinician forces, and how they fit with
McKenzie's "progression of foces" concept.
- Perform clinician techniques for the lumbar spine at an advanced
level and to identify problems with their application.
- Analyze case studies of patients presenting with lumbar spine symptoms
and determine classification.
- Describe and discuss the current evidence base for the use of MDT for
lower limb musculoskeletal disorders.
- Describe the characteristics of derangement, dysfunction and postural
syndromes as they present in lower limb musculoskeletal disorders.
- Perform MDT assessments for lower limb musculoskeletal disorders and
determine the presence of McKenzie syndromes.
- Design appropriate management programs for patients who present with
derangement, dysfunction and postural syndromes in the lower limb.
- Analyze case studies of patients presenting with lower limb symptoms
and determine classification.
Part D: Advanced Cervical and Thoracic Spine & Extremities -
Upper Limb
Course Description
This four day (28 hrs) course will review and advance the theory and practical
application of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in relation to the Cervical
and Thoracic Spine. Problem solving, reflective learning and clinical reasoning
activities are utilized to refine the assessment, classification, differential
diagnosis
and management of patients presenting with symptoms related to the cervical
and thoracic spine. Practical sessions are utilized to develop skills in
the application of both self-treatment and clinician procedures. The theory
and
practical
application of MDT for the upper limb musculoskeletal disorders is presented.
Lectures, patient assessments and practical sessions are utilized to demonstrate
the characteristics and management of the syndromes as they present in the
upper limb.
Course Goals
Following attentive participation and completion, this course will provide
participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities to:
- Identify and discuss common problems encountered in the application
of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for the cervical and thoracic
spine.
- Analyze and discuss the MDT assessment and how it assists with
patient classification.
- Discuss the application of clinician forces, and how they fit with
McKenzie's "progression of forces" concept.
- Perform clinician techniques for the cervical and thoracic spine
at an advanced level and to identify problems with their application.
- Analyze case studies of patients presenting with cervical/thoracic
spine symptoms and determine classification.
- Describe and discuss the current evidence base for the use of MDT
for upper limb musculoskeletal disorders.
- Describe the characteristics of derangement, dysfunction and postural
syndromes as they present in upper limb musculoskeletal disorders.
- Perform MDT assessments for upper limb musculoskeletal disorders
and determine the presence of McKenzie syndromes.
- Design appropriate management programs for patients who present
with derangement, dysfunction and postural syndromes in the upper
limb.
- Analyze case studies of patients presenting with upper limb
symptoms and determine classification.
The Credentialling Examination
Click
here to download important CE Information Booklet.
This is the
5th component of the McKenzie Educational programme. Successful completion
of this
examination concludes the minimal level of training to be considered
"certified" in the McKenzie Method (Cert. MDT). To qualify to take
this examination, the clinician must have completed the four part (A-D)
McKenzie course series, have at least two years post-graduate clinical
experience and have an active professional license.
This examination
consists of both written and performance components that are designed
to assess
the clinical knowledge and skills developed by the clinician throughout
the four part course series. The seven major components of this clinical
competency examination are: History, Examination, Conclusion, Principle
of Treatment, Re-assessment, Prophylaxis and Practitioner Procedures.
The testing
methods
currently used in the examination are paper-and-pencil, audio visual presentation,
case study, chart evaluation, static laboratory station and performance simulation.
Once certified, practitioners become part of a patient referral network
and will be required to maintain MDT Certification Continuing Educations
standards (CCES).
Click here for
the CCES Policy.
Part E: The Human Extremities
Course Description
This intensive two day (14 hrs) course consists of lecture, analysis of case
studies, clinical reasoning, problem solving and an emphasis on assessment
and treatment of patients - a trademark of McKenzie courses.
Eligibility Requirements
Part C completion or higher. This level of our educational
programming assures the higher level of knowledge and skills
required to assimilate McKenzie material to the extremities
in these two days.
To prepare for the course, we strongly advise reading
the textbook, Human Extremities: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy by
Robin McKenzie and Stephen May.
Course Goals
The goal of this course is to provide introductory knowledge and basic skills
and abilities to begin to:
- Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of Mechanical
Diagnosis and Therapy to patients with extremity problems.
- Distinguish between the McKenzie syndromes (postural, dysfunction
and derangement) as applied to the extremities and provide
appropriate treatment regimens for each syndrome and their
sub-classification.
- Identify when the application of external forces or external
stabilization is required for the resolution of symptoms
using McKenzie's "progression of forces" concept.
- Assist patients to design and apply the therapeutic processes
on their own to maintain treatment goals.
- Distinguish non-mechanical disorders and provide appropriate
advice.
Outline
- The McKenzie Method: Review of Basic Principles and Epidemiology
- Anatomy/Biomechanics and Physiology of Upper and Lower
Extremities
- Pathophysiology
- Contraindications and Precautions
- Assessment of the Extremity
- Patient Treatment Procedures
- Treatment of the Three Syndromes
- Reassessment and Outcome Predictors
- The Prophylactic Concept
- Practical Sessions
MDT Clinical Skills Update (CSU)
Course Description
This intensive two day (12 hrs) course focuses on review and update of the principles
and application of the McKenzie theory and techniques of Mechanical Diagnosis
and Therapy. The curriculum will include more intensive clinical reasoning
and problem solving through a high volume of patient demonstrations and case
study analysis involving all regions of the spine, as well as the extremities.
Each major subdivision of the course has very specific educational objectives
that will reinforce and increase knowledge and skills, which further refine
your own abilities in applying these principles.
Course Goals
Following attentive participation and completion, this course will provide
participants with the advanced knowledge and skills to:
- More effectively apply the McKenzie Method of Mechanical
Diagnosis and Therapy to patients with spine or extremity
problems.
- Further cultivate patient interviewing skills to accurately
determine the most efficient examination pathway.
- With the more challenging patient, distinguish between
the McKenzie syndromes (postural, dysfunction and derangement)
as applied
to the
spine and extremity problems
and provide
appropriate treatment regimens for each syndrome and their
sub-classification.
- More readily identify when the application of external
forces or external stabilization is required for the resolution
of
symptoms
using McKenzie's "progression of forces" concept.
- Refine the ability to teach patients to apply the therapeutic
processes on their own to maintain treatment goals.
Course Objectives
The McKenzie Method - Review and Update of the Principles and
Application
With sufficient time to practice, participants will be able
to meet and achieve the following objectives:
- Review and differentiate the characteristics of the three
McKenzie syndromes (postural, dysfunction, derangement).
- Review the assessment form documentation terminology pertinent
to MDT.
Patient Treatment Sessions
With sufficient time to practice, participants will be able
to meet and achieve the following objectives:
- Accurately record the examination process.
- Accurately predict course of treatment following the patient
interview.
- Identify the most applicable mechanical, symptomatic and
functional baselines.
- Accurately assess patient response to treatment at follow-up(s).
- Alter treatment plans as necessary based on mechanical,
symptomatic and functional baselines.
Practical Sessions
With sufficient time to practice, participants will be able to meet and achieve
the following objectives:
- Perform and teach the self-treatment procedures for the
spine and extremities.
- Perform clinician techniques (mobilizations only) for the
spine and extremities.
- Apply the "progression of forces".
Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy®
For those eligible clinicians who have passed the Credentialling
Exam that seek to develop their clinical skills to the highest
level of achievement in the McKenzie Method®of Mechanical Diagnosis
and Therapy, The McKenzie Institute International offers this
program, which leads to The McKenzie Institute International
Diploma. Attainment of the McKenzie Diploma earns the right to
carry the credentials of Dip. MDT.
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