The McKenzie Method The McKenzie Method is not merely extension exercises. In its truest sense, McKenzie is a comprehensive approach to the spine based on sound principles and fundamentals that when understood and followed accordingly are very successful. In fact, most remarkable, but least appreciated, is the McKenzie assessment process. Assessment. Unique to the McKenzie Method is a well-defined algorithm that leads to the simple classification of spinal-related disorders. It is based on a consistent "cause and effect" relationship between historical pain behavior as well as the pain response to repeated test movements, positions and activities during ...
ORIGINAL ARTICLE Nr 2020;10 (4):740-751 Lumbopelvic Stabilization Exercises and McKenzie Method in Low Back Pain Due to Disc Protrusion: A Blind Randomized Clinical Trial 1 2 2 2 M. B. Dohnert , C. Schwanck Borges , A. Steffen Evaldt , C. de Jesus Francisco , 2 2 2 2 2 L. da Silva Dias , B. Chuaste Flores , G. Maciel Bello , R. Dimer da Luz , R. Boff Daitx 1 Research, Teaching and Extension Laboratory in Orthopedic Trauma Physiotherapy (LAPEFITO), Gurupi University (UnirG), Gurupi, Torres, Brazil 2 Lutheran University of Brazil, Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: SUMMARY Marcelo Baptiista Dohnert Introduction. Disc ...