S E R V I C E S P O T L I G H T : What Is The McKenzie Method?
you how to care for yourself and will encourage you to be involved in self-managing. This can be best achieved if you understand what aggravates your symptoms and how they can be relieved. The assessment involves a comprehensive mechanical evaluation which assesses the effect repeatedmovements and static positioning has on your symptoms. After identifying the movements or postures that improve or aggravate your symptoms, your therapist will provide you with a treatment strategy designed to resolve your current symptoms and prevent further pain. Patient Self-Management Patient self-management skills are an integral part of the McKenzie treatment method. You will be well educated in what exercises are right for you, what activities you should avoid and what activities are safe for you to continue. Your physical therapist will determine if you have a directional preference of spine movement. People who have When your exercises are not resolving your symptoms, force progressions will be utilized which include therapist over pressures and therapist mobilization ( manual therapy techniques). In summary, the McKenzie Method provides: • Self-management skills to encourage and empower patients to manage their current symptoms and reduce the frequency and severity of recurrences For more information about the Mckenzie Method and what it can do for your back and neck pain, call King Physical Therapy at 304.262.8161! • Safe, effective and cost-effective treatment
The McKenzie Method is a research proven treatment approach for back and neck pain developed by a world renowned Physiotherapist Robin McKenzie. The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) is a philosophy of active patient involvement and education that is trusted and used by practitioners and patients worldwide. It is a non-invasive, self-directed treatment that provides fast and effective relief, for both recent onset and chronic pain. Initial Assessment The key feature of the McKenzie method is its initial assessment component – a safe and reliable method to accurately reach a diagnosis and then develop an individualized treatment plan. Each treatment plan is designed to enable self-management. This is achieved through patient education, identifying aggravating factors and the instruction in how to perform exercises that will relieve pain. Certified McKenzie therapists are trained to assess which exercises and postures are right for your pain. They are interested in teaching
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Ingredients • ⅔ cup frozen raspberries • ½ cup frozen sliced banana • ½ cup plain unsweetened almond milk • 5 tbsp sliced almonds, divided
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon • ⅛ tsp ground cardamom • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract • ¼ cup blueberries • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
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