Repeatable, Objective, and Reliable
The McKenzie Method of Physical Therapy
information allows for accurate, comprehensive classification of the cause of pain.
One of the chief benefits of physical therapy is the individualized nature of treatment. No two bodies and no two issues are the same. Treatment, then, should be tailored to the needs of each patient. You might be wondering how a therapist decides on the most effective course of treatment for a patient. Here at Advance Physical Therapy, we used the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), the most widely researched method in the field. The McKenzie Method begins with a thorough assessment of movement tests designed to pinpoint the underlying source of your discomfort. Like all good clinical methods, the McKenzie assessment seeks reproducible, objective, and reliable indicators of the issue. They will also inquire about the nature of your pain — whether it’s acute or chronic, where it radiates from, how far it extends, etc. This assessment will eliminate the need for more invasive and expensive procedures and offers more dynamic feedback than even the most sophisticated imaging available. Once the assessment is complete, your therapist will take stock of the entire picture of your condition. Rather than focusing on one symptom, they use the range of tests to pinpoint a diagnosis. This breadth of
After assessment and classification of your problem, your therapist will develop a course of treatment that best suits your case. This program will involve a series of exercises to centralize and abolish your pain. Matching treatment to assessment is one of the crucial facets of the McKenzie Method. The final component of the McKenzie Method is providing the patient with preventative strategies to limit the risk of reinjury. By giving a patient the tools to quickly manage any symptoms that recur, physical therapy minimizes the number of visits required to achieve an optimal result.
Wisdom From Harry
RECIPE: Sensational Summer Salad
How I Found My Home
It’s officially the season of salads, and fruit salads are summer’s specialty! Enjoy this tasty dish as a side or main course. For some added protein, toss in a handful of slivered almonds or chopped pecans.
I guess you could say that I’m a very lucky doodle, given that I got to choose my owners. From the second I saw them, I was determined to make sure they took me home. When two people came to visit my five labradoodle siblings and me, we all did our best to look cute (not that it was too hard). A kind woman, who I would later know as Michelle, picked me up. That was the start of something special. As she nuzzled each of my siblings, I thought about how I would stand out, as I had already felt her love. When she stood alone watching us, I made my move. I shuffled over, and placed my head on her leg. She hugged me, and I cuddled up to her shoulder, expressing “I love you” as best I could. I heard her husband ask, “Is that the one?” I couldn’t see her reaction, but I sensed her smile.
Ingredients
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1 heaping tablespoon fresh basil or mint, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced 3 medium peaches, thinly sliced
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1 cup blueberries
Directions 1. In a medium serving bowl, combine the strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and basil. 2. Drizzle lemon juice, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar on top.
3. Gently toss to combine. 4. Serve immediately, or chill for later.
Harry
Recipe inspired by CookieAndKate.com.
Advance: To move forward; to make progress; to move ahead.
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