Robert is a graduate of the Georgia State University Physical Therapy program. After advanced studies in New Zealand with The McKenzie Institute in 1991, he was granted the McKenzie Institute International Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine. He was subsequently named to the teaching faculty of The McKenzie Institute. He has taught numerous courses on the McKenzie approach to physicians and physical therapists throughout the United States and internationally. He has participated in published research studies on low back pain and cervical pain responses to mechanical interventions and the diagnostic accuracy of McKenzie’s mechanical assessment. Robert is Director of Spine Rehabilitation at Resurgens Spine Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Episode 1 - Mark Werneke: Collecting Outcomes and Processing Data
Mark is a full time clinician at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. Mark is interested in outcome-guided patient management. He is presently involved with MDT research network using FOTO investigating McKenzie methods and biopsychosocial model. Mark has presented both internationally and nationally on topics relating to back pain classification/treatment, psychosocial screening for spinal patients, and centralization. Mark is an active reviewer for multiple journals and has authored or coauthored over 30 peer-review articles.
Mark was a recipient of 1) the APTA Rose Award 2000, 2) McKenzie Research Award 2000, 3) the APTA Chattanooga Award 2004, 4) the NJ APTA James Tucker Excellence in Clinical Practice and Teaching Award 2005, and 5) John Medeiros, Distinguished Authorship Award 2010.
Mark is a member of the APTA. Mark was elected in 2005 to the Board of Directors for the International Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Research Foundation.
Episode 0 - Jason Ward: Introducing The Mechanical Care Forum
Show Notes
(by Jayla Hall)
The Mechanical Care Forum
Jason Ward, PT Dip. MDT expresses his enthusiasm and eagerness to begin the Mechanical Care Forum (MCF) Podcast. He aims to communicate with the caliber of clinicians, researchers, instructors, and business leaders related to mechanical and musculoskeletal care.
Jason’s Professional and Personal Backgrounds
Jason successfully completed his credentialing exam in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in 2006. After undergoing the MDT Diploma Programme with its 2023 Cohort, Jason earned his diploma in the following year. Currently, Jason maintains a private practice (Jason Ward, PT) in Tennessee, USA.
Quotes:
“I’m passionate about helping others who find it painful or difficult to do what they need and want to do.” –Jason
“I’m very frustrated and bothered by the stories that many of my patients have brought to me explaining their prior treatment and what they’ve been taught about their condition.” –Jason
In Jason’s personal life, he is a husband and a father to four daughters. He is a member of the Christian faith, and he enjoys outdoor activities and most sports.
Disclaimer:
While the MCF Podcast will include discussions about the principles of MDT and interviews of those who represent the McKenzie Institute, Jason’s views and opinions are his own and not necessarily representative of the McKenzie Institute International.
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