McKenzie MDT Part C Calgary, MARCH 2025
Details
MCKENZIE MDT PART C – SCHEDULE (MOUNTAIN TIME)
4 Sessions / 1 Online & 3 In-clinic
Session 1: Online, complete at your own pace, approximate duration 7 hours. Completion deadline: 12MAR, 2025
Session 2 FRI/14MAR: In-clinic Bonavista Physical Therapy, Calgary, AB 1:30PM–7:45PM
Sessions 3 SAT/15MAR: In-clinic Bonavista Physical Therapy, Calgary, AB 8:00AM–5:15PM
Sessions 4: SUN/16MAR In-clinic Bonavista Physical Therapy, Calgary, AB 8:00AM–5:00PM
Legitimate patient demonstrations with follow-up appointments take place during the course.
Instructor: Fiona MacKenzie, PT, Dip. MDT
Fee: $795.00
MICanada website: www.mckenzieinstitutecanada.org
Course Outline Includes:
• Centralization of pain and recovery of function
• Exercises not taken far enough vs. inadequate time for reduction
• Patient instructions and exercises performed 'actively'
• Extension and flexion principles
• Extension in the presence of a lateral shift
• Adherent nerve root, sacroiliac and hip, knee and ankle joints
• Technique practice and clinician confidence
• Patient demonstration, analysis and discussion
FEEDBACK FROM FELLOW CANADIAN CLINICIANS ON RECENT COURSES:
• Since taking part C, I have become more confident with using the MDT method. I have a greater understanding of classifications in the 'other' category. Over the past few days, I have been re-assessing patients with a seemingly extremity issue with MDT who I previously classified using a patho-anatomical approach. It is amazing to see how often there is a spinal source and how in many cases, rapid improvement occurs. It truly amazes the patient...and me. I will definitely take part D in the future. Thanks Richard!
• Previously I utilized this method almost only to try and centralize radicular symptoms with a clear directional preference. After taking the course, I have learned so much more about how to apply all the information to categorize patients and be able to assess and manage all sorts of different presentations using this system. This will positively influence changes in my clinical management of patients. I’m eager to take more courses and learn more!
• MDT is a great way to assess consistently and objectively. Screening the spine at all times (for extremities) really helps out in terms of classifying which will lead to proper management in a time efficient manner.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Problem solving, reflective learning, clinical reasoning, practical activities and patient demonstrations are utilised to ensure participants gain a broader knowledge of MDT, within the biopsychosocial framework.
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and extensively practice the MDT assessment, classification and management process, including the application of both self-treatment and clinician procedures.
Patient demonstrations are used to illustrate the reassessment process and allow participants to get a realistic impression of the impact of the MDT system on different patient presentations, over 2-3 treatment sessions.