C Level McKenzie MDT – ONLINE DEC

Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® MDT: Delve into complex lumbar cases and utilizing MDT for lower extremities disorders. Problem solving, reflective learning and clinical reasoning activities are utilised to ensure the participant has a broader knowledge of MDT in the biopsychosocial framework of the musculoskeletal experience. The participants will have the opportunity to discuss and extensively practice the MDT assessment, classification and management process through workshops, discussions, and patient demonstrations. The Part C course will review and advance the theory and practical application of MDT in relation to the Lumbar Spine and introduce the concept of MDT in the management of lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders.

MCKENZIE MDT PART C ONLINE – SCHEDULE (MOUNTAIN TIME)
4 Sessions Online
Session 1: Online, complete at your own pace, approximate duration 7 hours.
Session 2 MON/01DEC: Online 1:00PM–6:00PM
Sessions 3 SAT/06DEC: Online 7:00AM–3:15PM
Sessions 3 SUN/07DEC: Online 7:00AM–3:15PM

Legitimate patient demonstrations with follow-up appointments take place during the course.
Instructor: Richard Rosedale, PT, Dip. MDT
Fee: $795.00
Part C Course Page Link
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.

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