Part A – The Lumbar Spine 

Course Overview

This 28 hour course introduces the theory and concepts of the McKenzie System, as it is applied to the musculoskeletal system. 

The focus of this course, which is the first in the McKenzie education series, is the assessment, classification and management of patients with lower back problems and related leg symptoms and functional limitations.

The first part of the course is completed as an online learning module. The online module must be completed prior to attending the remaining three days of face to face teaching. 

The principles of MDT and how they apply within the biopsychosocial framework, is the key focus of this course.  Participants will explore and practice the MDT assessment, classification and management process through lectures, workshops, role plays, discussions and patient assessments. 

The MDT classifications of are described in detail and appropriate management plans are discussed, with emphasis on the use of patient self-treatment procedures and education.

Indications for the use of clinician procedures are also discussed and hands on techniques demonstrated and practiced. 

Follow up patient assessments 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.

The course includes an illustrated manual and reference list. Participants will also have access to videos of all procedures, the full reference list on the MII website and a voluntary self-assessment post-course quiz (English Only).

Course Goals

This course will provide participants with the introductory knowledge and basic skills to begin to:

  1. Appropriately apply MDT to patients with lumbar spine symptoms, in the context of a biopsychosocial model of care.
  2. Distinguish between the MDT classifications, and provide appropriate management regimes for each of the classifications.
  3. Identify Drivers of Pain and Disability that may have implications for the management of patients and their outcomes.
  4. Identify when the application of clinician forces are required for the resolution of symptoms using MDT’s “progression of forces” concept.
  5. Assist patients to design and apply the therapeutic processes required to achieve the patient’s goals.

Total Course time: 7 hours online, 21 hours live course

Course Fees

$990.00 incl GST

  • 10% discount off both course fees is offered to non-members who book and pay for 2 courses at the same time (A+B, A+C, B+C, B+D, C+D) 
  • 15% discount off all course fees is offered to non-members who book and pay for 4 courses at the same time (A+B+C+D)
  • 30% discount off the course fee is offered to final year undergrad students who book for a Part A course - must provide evidence of undergrad student status and proof of indemnity insurance e.g. via APA membership.
  • 10% discount off the course fee is offered to MIA members who book and pay for any Part A-D course
  • 50% discount off the course fee is offered to Credentialed/Diplomaed members who book and pay for any Part A-D course - this allows these members to meet the requirement for remaining on the Clinician Locator.

Practical Sessions

During the practical sessions, participants are requested to wear suitable clothing, allowing easy access to the spine.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

As this is a practical course that may involve performance of exercise and manual therapy procedures on other participants, attendees are required to have suitable professional liability insurance.

Order of Courses

  • Part A must be completed first and Part D last. 
  • Participants may choose the order in which they complete Parts B and C. 
  • Full completion of Parts A-D is a prerequisite for the International Credentialling Exam.

 

For enquiries, please contact MIA on education@mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org