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POWER
You have the
PAIN REL I EF
ARE YOU
often taking pain relievers to find
relief from headache, neck, back or other
joint pain? Imagine if you had the power to
control your pain and stiffness, and had
the ability to do your work and daily
activities—all with no side effects. There
would be no months of therapy or expen-
sive equipment and no reliance on needles,
injections or surgery.
This reality is possible with the McKenzie
Method in physical therapy. Through the knowl-
edge and guidance from a certified McKenzie
provider, you can use your own skills and re-
sources to achieve pain relief.
What is the McKenzie Method?
The McKenzie Method, or mechanical diagno-
sis therapy (MDT), is a philosophy in physical
therapy that uses active patient involvement and
education. The MDT assessment process enables a
certified therapist to know right away if and how
the method will work for each person, avoiding
expensive diagnostic tests.
“MDT is globally recognized as a leading treat-
ment for back, neck and extremity disorders,”
says Lin Pu, MS, PT, certified MDT therapist at
Faith Regional Rehabilitation Therapies and 1 of
only 10 MDT-certified therapists in the state.
People who follow the treatment process are
less likely to have post-therapy problems. They
can quickly manage their own symptoms with
one specific exercise that can be done easily at
work or home.
“The therapy is very focused on assess-
ing the problem so that the right treatment is
prescribed,” says Pu. “The method emphasizes
self-management and promotes active patient
involvement. Most people who respond to the
method can successfully treat themselves and
minimize the number of visits to therapy or
eliminate them altogether. This gives patients
direct control of their treatment safely and
effectively.”
Quick facts on the McKenzie Method
This method offers rapid effectiveness and immediate relief.
• It’s safe and reliable, with no negative side effects.
• Treatment via the McKenzie Method is based on the right
diagnosis.
• Treatment is simple: Usually only one specific exercise is
needed to relieve the pain.
• It is a self-management technique.
• A physician’s referral is required. Call
402-644-7396
to learn more or to schedule an appointment at Faith
Regional Rehabilitation Therapies.
What patients say
“I was getting migraines every day and now they are not even
close to that. I prefer therapy over medication because there are no
side effects.”
—Danielle Bauer, Norfolk
“After having a hip replacement two years ago,
I started having hip pain. After receiving therapy, the
pain is gone and I feel great!”
—Jeanne Fendrick, Norfolk
“I just do some simple exercises, and they work. It is almost too
simple to believe!”
—Kevin Masat, Brunswick