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A Level McKenzie MDT – Calgary MAY

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Organization / Poster Name
McKenzie Institute Canada
Dates
03-04MAY, 2025
Organization Website
https://www.mckenzieinstitutecanada.org
Opportunity Location
Calgary, AB
Opportunity Cost
695.00
Closing Date
April 17, 2025
Opportunity Description
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® MDT: Discover why thousands of clinicians worldwide rely on the comprehensive MDT system to improve their clinical effectiveness. Attend the upcoming course to observe legitimate patient demonstrations and witness the results of utilizing the approach for yourself. Each patient assessment will provide a valuable learning opportunity. MDT is a reliable assessment & classification system for the spine & extremities, that is backed by years of research, evidence and clinical practice.

• OBSERVE LEGITIMATE PATIENT DEMONSTRATIONS & FOLLOW-UPS
• LEARN TO SYSTEMATICALLY ASSESS & CORRECTLY CLASSIFY
• LEARN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT STRATEGIES & NEW TECHNIQUES
• ENHANCE YOUR PATIENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS

MCKENZIE MDT PART A CALGARY
4 Sessions / MOUNTAIN TIME
Session 1: Asynchronous online at your own pace
Session 2 TUES 29APR: Online live with instructor 4:00PM–8:30PM (MT)
Sessions 3: SAT / 03MAY in clinic Bonavista Physical Therapy 8:00AM–5:30PM (MT)
Sessions 4: SUN/ 04MAY in clinic Bonavista Physical Therapy 8:00AM–5:00PM (MT)

Course Fee: $695.00
Instructor: Audrey Long, Dip. MDT
Note: For further details please refer to course page on the MICanada website.
Register at: www.mckenzieinstitutecanada.org

FEEDBACK FROM FELLOW CLINICIANS ON RECENT COURSES:
• This was an excellent course. One of the most thorough and practically applicable PT courses I have taken. I have a much better understanding of technique progressions and classification.
• I absolutely loved the course! It furthered my understanding from "use some repetitive movements" to understanding MDT is a comprehensive system used from the start to end of the clinical process.
• MDT is a game changer in my Physiotherapy practice, patients recover so fast once directional preference is identified.
• I feel so much more confident treating complex and unusual symptomatic patients with the MDT system. I know it will help me effectively classify them and give them an effective treatment plan.
• Most informative physio course I have taken. Appreciate the level of detail of the course content. Couldn’t have asked for a better clinical instructor.
• I feel that the MDT courses have advanced my practice knowledge by multiple years and instilled more confidence when treating more complicated patients.

Course Goals:
This course will provide participants with the introductory knowledge and basic skills to begin to:
• Describe and discuss the principles of MDT and how they fit within the biopsychosocial framework, for patients with lumbar spine problems and functional limitations.
• Appropriately apply the McKenzie Method of MDT to patients with lumbar spine problems.
• Distinguish between the MDT syndromes (Derangement, Dysfunction, Postural) and OTHER subgroups and provide appropriate management plans for each.
• Identify when the application of external forces is required, using MDT’s concept of ‘Progression of Forces’.
• Recognise how to assist patients to design and apply the therapeutic processes to achieve their goals, taking into account any personal or environmental barriers to recovery.
About The Organization
The McKenzie Institute Canada is a not-for-profit organization and one of the 28 global branches of McKenzie Institute International. In addition to those countries with branches, the Institute also presents its education programme in another 12 countries.
How To Join
Please go to MICanada website and locate the Course Page under Educational Programs. www.mckenzieinstitutecanada.org
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