A Level McKenzie MDT – Lethbridge AUG

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 LETHBRIDGE
4 Sessions / MOUNTAIN TIME
Session 1: Asynchronous online at your own pace
Session 2 TUES 05AUG: Online live with instructor 4:00PM–8:30PM (MT)
Sessions 3: SAT / 09AUG in clinic Peak Physical Therapy 8:00AM–5:30PM (MT)
Sessions 4: SUN/ 10AUG in clinic Peak Physical Therapy 8:00AM–5:00PM (MT)

Course Fee: $695.00
Instructor: Audrey Long, PT, Dip. MDT, Specialist MSK
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:
• 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.
• My knowledge of MDT increased significantly, particularly with the amount of different options/variations there are w/ assessment and treatment, e.g., the lateral component and how many different options there are to try to incorporate that into an exercise. I have also learned the significant benefits of force progressions and not needing to immediately perform manual therapy on someone before doing a proper movement screen and giving the patient the opportunity to self-manage.
• I feel that the MDT courses have advanced my practice knowledge by multiple years and instilled more confidence when treating more complicated patients.
• 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.

It’s time to learn what you don’t know about The McKenzie Method®!
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.

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.