Registered with McKenzie Institute Australia & International
The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) was developed in New Zealand by physiotherapist Robin McKenzie and continues to be practiced, internationally, 30 years later. MDT is used to successfully treat back, neck and extremity problems and is one of the most researched physical-therapy based methods available.
What Can Be Treated?
As an MDT clinician Ashlee is trained to assess and diagnose all areas of the musculoskeletal system (spine, joints or muscles). She will perform an initial assessment to determine the cause before issuing a treatment plan based around her knowledge of daily activities and lifestyle. Expensive tests such as MRI’s are often unnecessary. Certified MDT clinicians can determine whether the method will be effective for each patient.
MDT can treat the following:
- Sciatica
- Arthritic pain in hips or buttocks, shoulders or upper arms.
- Difficulty bending due to stiffness or pain in your lower back.
- Pain that starts in the back or neck and seems to spread to the buttocks or shoulders.
- Intermittent pins and needles or numbness in the feet or hands.
- Pain in the elbows or knees that hasn’t been assisted by treatment to these areas.