McKenzie Method
Physical Therapy Director, David Vrsalovic, is a certified practitioner of the McKenzie Institute of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine.
The McKenzie Method is a philosophy of active patient involvement and education that is trusted and utilized by patients and doctors all over the world for neck, back, and extremity disorders.
The key component to a McKenzie evaluation is the assessment. A thorough history and testing of different movements identify patterns of pain response that are reproducible, objective, reliable and accurately reflect the characteristics of the underlying pain generator.
Once the mechanical cause is identified, specific exercises are prescribed based on each patient’s response.
When necessary, manual mobilization techniques are incorporated to facilitate vertebral range of motion and reduce symptoms.
Most patients can learn how to successfully treat themselves and minimize the number of visits to physical therapy, saving time, effort, and expense.
Many therapists claim to use McKenzie techniques, but only those carrying the initials Cert. MDT or Dip. MDT are certified to use this method.