Physiotherapy in Disc Herniation and the McKenzie method

Learn to effectively assess and treat back and neck pain with this comprehensive course! Discover how to differentiate between postural, dysfunctional, and derangement syndromes – key to accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

This course dives into the core principles and practical exercises of the renowned McKenzie Method, a powerful system of musculoskeletal care focused on patient empowerment and self-treatment. You'll gain essential skills used by physical therapists and rehabilitation doctors to understand and address joint pain and disc herniation in the spine and extremities.

Here's what you'll master:

• Lumbar and Cervical Examination: Develop proficiency in thoroughly examining the lower and upper back/neck regions.
• Syndrome Differentiation: Learn to analyze dynamic posture to accurately identify whether a patient presents with a derangement, dysfunctional or postural syndrome.
• Neurodynamic Mobilization: Apply Neurodynamic nerve mobilization techniques to both upper and lower extremities for both examination and therapeutic intervention.
• McKenzie Method Exercises: Master the application of flexion and extension exercises from the McKenzie Method across the lumbar, cervical, and thoracic regions.
• Myofascial Techniques: Learn to incorporate myofascial techniques at the start of treatment for the lumbar and cervical areas.
• Postural Exercises: Develop skills in implementing effective postural exercises to conclude treatment sessions.
• Kinesiotaping: Apply Kinesiotape strategically to the lumbar and cervical regions for support and pain management.

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to:

• Confidently examine patients with back and neck pain and interpret their symptoms.
• Accurately identify the root cause of back and neck pain.
• Diagnose patients with postural, dysfunctional, or derangement syndromes.
• Prescribe appropriate exercises based on the specific syndrome.

The course features real patient case studies to illustrate principles and facilitate practical application. Benefit from detailed, step-by-step explanations and numerous video lectures. Downloadable PDF materials are also provided for convenient review of the theoretical concepts. This course provides a clear and easy-to-understand path to mastering the McKenzie Method for effective musculoskeletal care.