The McKenzie Method - Specific Movement Testing

In the McKenzie approach to mechanical spinal and extremity disorders, evaluation and treatment are based on a thorough history and movement testing. Mechanical therapy is superior to traditional therapy because it is a dynamic treatment approach which empowers the patient to self-treat.

This method not only provides education to the patient about what causes their pain, but also what activities the patient currently does which contribute to their pain.

Mechanical therapy is also more cost effective than the standard treatment in that it is more efficient and can be provided using fewer treatments while educating the patient on how to self-treat and prevent future episodes.

It provides an evaluation tool to determine is the patient's symptoms will benefit from mechanical therapy or if they should be referred for further testing.

Derangements of spinal or extremity joints are a key factor in the McKenzie Method. Our goal is to determine whether or not a derangement exists and if it is the cause of pain as there are no known medical tests that would indicate the presence of a mechanical derangement within a joint. Derangements are typically rapidly reversible and major changes in patient symptoms as well as movement will be noted.

Maccio Physical Therapy is the only Certified McKenzie Spine and Extremity Clinic in New York's Capital District, and Joe Maccio is one of only 307 Diplomats of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Dip. MDT) in the world.