McKenzie therapy
What is McKenzie MDT?
McKenzie MDT is the abbreviation for Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment. It is a worldwide used research and treatment method for people with musculoskeletal complaints. McKenzie MDT has become known for its excellent results with back and neck complaints, with or without an appearance in the legs or arms. Moreover, this method also gives good results when treating the other joints, such as shoulder, hip and the like. The purpose of the method is not only to make the complaints disappear as quickly as possible, but also to ensure that the complaints return as little as possible in the future. McKenzie MDT is a clearly defined treatment system based on scientific research.
Research
The process that you go through with your McKenzie MDT therapist starts with an in-depth, protocoled examination. The complaints are mapped during an interview, after which a movement investigation takes place. In motion research, repeated movements are used to look at the mechanical influence on existing phenomena. It examines which movements or postures aggravate the symptoms and with which movements or postures the symptoms can be reduced. After the examination, your therapist will be able to clearly state whether your complaint is suitable for treatment with McKenzie MDT.
The treatment strategy
After a clear mechanical diagnosis, the treatment starts focused on your “self-reliance”. With only a few simple exercises, you learn how to improve your symptoms yourself to speed up your recovery as much as possible. In addition, attention will be paid to the postures and movements during your daily life. The therapist can optionally supplement the therapy with, among other things, manual techniques, such as mobilizations and / or manipulations.

McKenzie MDT therapists:
Angela Hadley
Jan Spits
Frequently asked questions about McKenzie therapy
Why McKenzie therapy instead of regular physical therapy?
Can McKenzie MDT still help you (after a long time)?
complaints for a very long time (several years)
tried many other therapies without or with only a temporary effect
a neck or back hernia diagnosed by MRI
had back surgery before and now complaints again
heard that their complaints stem from wear and tear
It is generally assumed that the handling of such complaints is (more) difficult. However, in practice it appears that a considerable proportion of these patients can also be helped with McKenzie MDT. Sometimes, by using McKenzie MDT, an already planned operation can be canceled! Within a few sessions, the therapist can determine whether McKenzie MDT is useful for you.
How does the McKenzie MDT therapist help?
What are the benefits of McKenzie MDT?
- Complaints for a very long time (several years)
- You will receive a clear explanation of the cause of your complaints.
- You practice effectively and effectively. This gives you daily therapy! Your healing is optimally fast with as few treatments as possible. Complaints that cannot be (no longer) influenced by other therapy can also heal this way.
- You remain independent of the therapist and / or his equipment as much as possible.
- The costs remain limited.
- You will be taught how to prevent a recurrence of complaints. This also prevents further aggravation or persistence of your complaint in the future.
- You quickly have clarity as to whether your complaints can be influenced mechanically
- You will not be treated unnecessarily.
Is McKenzie MDT only for back and neck complaints?
Is McKenzie therapy the right therapy for me?
Wisselt uw klacht van plaats? |
Ja / Nee |
Wisselt u klacht van intensiteit? |
Ja / Nee |
Reageert uw klacht op bewegingen? |
Ja / Nee |
Reageert uw klacht op verschillende houdingen? |
Ja / Nee |
Heeft u vaker last gehad van dezelfde klacht? |
Ja / Nee |
Heeft u 2 of meer vragen met JA beantwoord dan is dat een sterke aanwijzing dat uw klachten mechanisch zijn. Een McKenzietherapeut kan mechanische klachten analyseren en met een betrouwbare diagnose uitleggen welke bewegingsstrategie voor u (op dit moment) het beste is. Met behandeling volgens de McKenziemethode kunnen zowel acute klachten, als klachten die al langere tijd aanwezig zijn, worden beïnvloed.
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McKenzie therapy is a way of examining and treating back and neck complaints. I have now specialized in Mckenzie therapy for headache complaints. Often the patient feels results after one treatment.
– Angela Hadley, Physical Therapist – Spits Center for Physical Therapy