Want to improve your results with patients? Join us on Part A and learn how to use MDT to systematically assess, classify and treat lumbar spine problems. This course is worth 5 MDT CPD points for credentialed and diplomate members.
This 28 hour course introduces the theory and concepts of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), as it is applied to the musculoskeletal system.
The focus of this course, which is the first in the McKenzie education series, is the biopsychosocial assessment, classification and management of patients with lower back problems and related referred pain and / or functional limitations.
Participants will explore and practice the MDT assessment, classification and management process through lectures, workshops, discussions, case studies and patient demonstrations.
The MDT classifications of Derangement, Dysfunction and Postural syndromes are described in detail and appropriate management plans are considered, with an emphasis on patient education and self-treatment. Subgroups not fulfilling the criteria of the McKenzie syndromes are introduced and the basis for their differential diagnosis is outlined.
Indications for the use of clinician procedures are also discussed and hands on techniques demonstrated and practiced.
Patient demonstrations are used to illustrate the assessment / re-assessment process and allow participants to get a realistic impression of the impact of the MDT system on different patient presentations.
The first part of the course is completed as an online self-learning module. This online self-learning module must be completed prior to attending the remaining three days of live online teaching with the MIA Instructors noted below.
The course includes an illustrated electronic manual (PDF file format) and reference list.
On successful completion of the course, you will receive:
This course will provide participants with the introductory knowledge and basic skills to begin to:
Total Course time: 28 hours
Peter Schoch, B. Physio(Hons), Dip MDT, Dip Bus, Dip Mgmt, APAM
Mark Cheel, BAppSc (Physio), Dip MDT, APAM
Live online learning will be delivered via Zoom.
Connection details will be provided via email prior to the commencement of the course, and subject to the satisfactory completion of the pre-course online module.
Testing your audio and camera: You can join a test Zoom meeting to familiarize yourself with Zoom, in addition to testing your video or audio. Visit http://zzom.us/test. Click the Join button to launch Zoom.
Specific arrangements for practical sessions will be communicated via email prior to the commencement of the live online teaching.
Participants will need to set up their environment so that the Instructors can see them performing the procedures on camera, in real time.
Participants are required to arrange a ‘live model’ (eg a friend / colleague / family member) at the following times during the course, so hands on clinician procedures can be practiced on camera, whilst the Instructors give feedback.
Participants should also arrange a suitable plinth, bed or solid table, on which the model can safely lie, in order to perform supine and prone clinician procedures.
As this course will involve performance of exercise and manual therapy procedures on other persons, attendees are required to have suitable professional liability insurance.
The following equipment is strongly recommended for this Course:
This course is worth 5 MDT CPD points for Credentialed and Diplomate members.
$945.00 incl GST
The McKenzie Institute Australia Part A Course is open to registered Physiotherapists, Medical Doctors, Myotherapists*, Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Exercise Physiologists. Other health professionals may submit copies of their Tertiary Education and registration details to the McKenzie Institute Australia for consideration by the Faculty.
*Myotherapists must hold a Bachelor degree or be in the process of upgrading from a Diploma to Bachelor degree in Myotherapy / Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy).
Please ensure you are aware of McKenzie Institute Australia Terms of Service before registering.