McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis of Functional Syndromes of the Musculoskeletal System

Czech version

Authors: E. Nováková
Authors‘ workplace: Ústřední vojenská nemocnice, oddělení rehabilitační a fyzikální medicíny, Praha primář MUDr. P. Horka
Published in: Rehabil. fyz. Lék., 12, 2005, No. 2, pp. 76-80.
Category: Original Papers

Overview

The paper deals with proven facts and principles of mechanical assessment of the musculoskeletal system according to Robin McKenzie. It describes all McKenzie syndromes in the lumbar spine resulting in mechanical diagnosis and choice of treatment. The author shows the reliability of palpation of the lumbar spine by comparison with pain behaviour.

Key words:
McKenzie mechanical diagnosis and treatment, derangement syndrome, dysfunction syndrome, postural syndrome, centralisation

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Article was published in

Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine

2005 Issue 2