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Part A - The Lumbar Spine

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Part A - The Lumbar Spine

12-14 September 2025

Whakatane

This three day (21 hour) course presents the theoretical aspects and concepts of the McKenzie Method in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, as applied in the examination and treatment of patients with complaints of low back and related referred pain.  Through lectures and patient demonstrations the derangement, dysfunction and postural syndromes are described in detail and appropriate treatment plans are outlined with emphasis on the use of patient self-treatment procedures.  The clinical efficacy and limitations of the McKenzie approach as applied to the lumbar spine, are illustrated by follow-up patient demonstrations. 

There is an online component to successfully complete seven days prior to attending this three day course.  This online component is approximately 7 hours work.

Please email the Branch Manager if you require further information on this minz@mckenzieinstitute.org

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Date and time

Start: 9.00am Friday 12th September 2025
End: 5.00pm Sunday 18th September 2025
Registration opens at 8.30am on Friday

Whakatane Hospital
Stewart Street, Whakatane 3120
Whakatane
New Zealand

Fees

$970 Early bird special ($824.50+GST) must be booked and paid for by 1st August 2025
$1090 Full course fee if booked within 6 weeks of the start date ($926.50+GST)
Please ask the Branch Manager about special prices for signing up to complete all of the courses and exam with the MDT Education Programme. minz@mckenzieinstitute.org

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Additional information

This course is open to registered Physiotherapists, registered Doctors of Medicine, registered Chiropractors and registered Osteopaths.

Registrations for each course need to be received by at least 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the course.

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Whakatane Hospital

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Whakatane Hospital
Stewart Street, Whakatane 3120
Whakatane
New Zealand