McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis of Functional Syndromes of the Musculoskeletal System
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
Labels
Physiotherapist, university degree Rehabilitation Sports medicineArticle was published in
Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine
2005 Issue 2
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