About This Opportunity
Learn to knowledgeably determine a reliable diagnosis to deliver optimal outcomes! 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.
- FROM THEORY TO CLINICAL PRACTICE IN REAL TIME
Observe 3 to 4 legitimate patient demonstrations and discover how a McKenzie Institute expert uses MDT to deliver rapid results.
- GO FROM SYSTEMATIC DIAGNOSIS TO RAPID RESULTS – LEARN HOW
- LEARN NEW TECHNIQUES & EFFECTIVE TREATMENT STRATEGIES
- HANDS ON or HANDS OFF? LEARN BEST PRACTICES USING MDT
A LEVEL MCKENZIE MDT – CALGARY, AB
4 Sessions / MOUNTAIN TIME
Session 1: Asynchronous online at your own pace
Session 2 TUES 27APR: Online with live instruction (not recorded) 4:00PM–8:30PM (MT)
Sessions 3: SAT / 01MAY in clinic Bonavista Physical Therapy / 8:00AM–5:30PM (MT)
Sessions 4: SUN/ 02MAY in clinic Bonavista Physical Therapy / 8:00AM–5:00PM (MT)
FEEDBACK FROM CANADIAN 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.”
- “MDT has helped my assessments in terms of structure as well as being able to come to a diagnosis sooner. My patients have benefitted from quicker recoveries and the ability to self-manage which empowers them.”
- “Most informative physio course I have taken. 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 Fee: $795.00
Instructor: Audrey Long, PT, Dip. MDT, Specialist MSK
Register at: www.mckenzieinstitutecanada.org
Course page: A Level McKenzie MDT – Calgary AB
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, one of 28 branches of the McKenzie Institute International. The McKenzie Institute offers a post-graduate Credentialling Program in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® delivered by McKenzie Institute accredited experts. MDT education is standardized worldwide and MDT certification is recognized globally. MICanada is the only sanctioned provider of MDT education in Canada, responsible for organizing and supporting MDT training across the country.
MICanada recently introduced two educational scholarships to financially assist clinicians eager to credential in MDT. To learn more, please refer to the Credentialling Scholarship page on our website.
