McKenzie

05 Apr
2023
Diagnostics, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, McKenzie, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

The McKenzie method for (sub)acute non-specific low back pain (not an effective treatment for subacute NSLBP)

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Apr 5;4(4):CD009711. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009711.pub2. Matheus O Almeida Abstract Background: There is widespread agreement amongst clinicians that people with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) comprise a heterogeneous group and that their management should be individually tailored. One treatment known by its tailored design is the McKenzie method (e.g. an individualized program […]

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18 Jan
2021
Lumbar HNP, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, McKenzie
By André Broussard, D.C.

Effectiveness of McKenzie Manipulative Therapy on Pain, Functional Activity and Disability for Lumbar Disc Herniation

Mohammad Anwar Hossain Abstract Introduction Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is one of the common determinations for low back pain and disability. The objectives of the study were to explore the effectiveness of McKenzie exercises and Manipulative Therapy approaches for LDH. Methodology Assessor blinded RCT carried out for 36 months at CRP. 72 subjects aged 25-50 […]

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26 Mar
2018
Comparisons, Disc, Disc Herniation, Drugs, McKenzie, MRI, NSAIDs
By André Broussard, D.C.

MRI evaluation of the effects of extension exercises on the disc fluid content and location of the centroid of the fluid distribution

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 33, February 2018, Pages 67-70 Vahid Abdollah Highlights The signal intensity weighted centroid (SIWC) is a novel reliable non-invasive method for quantifying the effects of loading. Except for a more anterior SIWC in the L4L5 disc after extension, there were no significant SIWC differences. No significant differences were found in […]

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03 Mar
2018
Acute Low Back Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain, Diagnostics, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, McKenzie, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Effectiveness of the McKenzie Method (Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy) for Treating Low Back Pain: Literature Review With Meta-analysis

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, Epub 30 Mar 2018. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7562 Olivier T. Lam, PT Study Design Literature review with meta-analysis. Background Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), a classification-based system, aims to classify patients into homogenous subgroups to direct treatment. Objectives To examine MDT’s effectiveness for improving pain and disability in patients with either acute (<12 […]

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25 May
2016
Diagnostics, Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain, McKenzie, Musculoskeletal System
By André Broussard, D.C.

Controlled Trial Comparing the McKenzie Method to Motor Control Exercises in People With Chronic Low Back Pain and a Directional Preference

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the McKenzie Method to Motor Control Exercises in People With Chronic Low Back Pain and a Directional Preference Authors: Mark H. Halliday, PT Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Background Motor control exercises are believed to improve co-ordination of the trunk muscles. It is unclear if increases in trunk muscle thickness […]

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03 Oct
2014
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Diagnostics, Immune System, McKenzie
By André Broussard, D.C.

McKenzie training in patients with early stages of ankylosing spondylitis:

Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2014 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print] McKenzie training in patients with early stages of ankylosing spondylitis: results of a 24-week controlled study. Rosu OM, Ancuta CM. Abstract BACKGROUND: It is widely accepted that patient education and regular exercises could improve pain, function and maintain posture in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). […]

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27 Feb
2014
McKenzie, Physical Therapy
By André Broussard, D.C.

McKenzie lumbar classification: inter-rater agreement by physical therapists with different levels of formal McKenzie postgraduate training.

Werneke MW, et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Feb 1;39(3):E182-90. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000117. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Inter-rater chance-corrected agreement study. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to examine the association between therapists’ level of formal precredential McKenzie postgraduate training and agreement on the following McKenzie classification variables for patients with low back pain: main McKenzie syndromes, presence of […]

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