Welcome to my resources page. The organizations on this page and their products and services are my personal recommendations for the devoted clinician who serves those dealing with musculoskeletal disorders. I have been fortunate over my career to be exposed to a wide spectrum of clinical approaches, patient exercise and education tools, patient outcome platforms, and therapy product distributors. One could certainly go a number of different directions to obtain what they need to function as a clinician, but these are some of the most helpful resources that I have experienced as the best of the best.
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The sanctioned provider of training and certification in the McKenzie Method® of MDT, a scientifically proven assessment process that will identify the best treatment solution for back, neck and extremity problems. THE training which has given me the best structure in examination, diagnosis and treatment for my patients. If you want to see your effectiveness improve and increase your confidence that you’re providing the best care, you’ll be wise to go through the McKenzie Institute curriculum in its entirety. And once you’re certified or diplomaed you’ll regularly attend courses to keep yourself sharp! So much great content and so many courses for your clinical development!
IMC is a healthcare delivery company designed to standardize and quality assure MDT trained clinicians to supply a market demand for superior musculoskeletal care. IMC is seeking to partner with MDT trained clinicians to join their growing network of highly advanced and quality assured providers. Not certified yet? No trouble - they’ll help you get there too! I can personally attest to the initial certification process. Just the training alone is well worth the time and effort and it’s at no charge to you. To find out more and to let them know of your interest, email Nick Belles, their VP of operations at info@imcpt.com and be sure to mention you heard of the opportunity from the Mechanical Care Forum.
Handcrafted models with unparalleled anatomical detail designed for chiropractors, osteopaths, spine surgeons, and physiotherapists. These dynamic models show movement and compression allowing the spine professional to demonstrate the effects of load on spinal structures. They show a multitude of spinal conditions including disc bulge, disc herniation, dynamic disc height loss in all six degrees of freedom. These models, with the right education improve patient’s understanding of their spine. They are dynamic in nature to show annular disruption in the case of an overload in flexion, for example and connect a patient’s low back pain with their own anatomy to reduce fears and find mechanical solutions.
McKenzie Global Ltd publishes Robin McKenzie's books for the back and neck pain patient as well as textbooks for the health care professional.
In 1980 Robin McKenzie founded a publishing company to publish his works after no other publisher would take on his idea for Treat Your Own Back. More than 25 years later, his McKenzie Method books have been translated into almost 20 languages and have sold millions of copies all over the world.
McKenzie Global Ltd also oversees the worldwide manufacturing and distribution of The Original McKenzie® products, a high quality range of spinal supports. The proceeds of these supports are donated to further research, development and education in the treatment of mechanical spinal disorders.
Learn how easy it is to collect outcomes with the FOTO Outcomes Management System! See the patient assessment & reports that enable you to start proving value to patients, payers and referral sources
OPTP (Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products) is a leading provider of innovative physical therapy, fitness and wellness products, including exclusive tools and publications developed by renowned experts. For nearly 40 years, we’ve built a worldwide reputation for providing quality products and exceptional customer service.
Whether you are a physical therapist, rehabilitation practitioner, athletic trainer, personal trainer or are just interested in improving your own health, OPTP has the products and publications to help you.