Education Programme of the Institute

The McKenzie Institute International was established in 1982 to ensure that the highest  standards of education were provided to those wishing to learn the McKenzie Method System. Today, McKenzie’s concepts are widely recommended as the first treatment of choice for patients with musculoskeletal problems in over 40 countries, and the Institute’s reputation continues to grow internationally.

General Overview 

The McKenzie Institute Faculty are world class experts in the McKenzie System, and are dedicated to providing you with the very best training and support as you embark on what will be a life changing journey, both personally and professionally.

Our Education Programme is structured as follows:

Courses

The foundational curriculum offered globally consists of five core courses (Parts A-E) that allow participants to participate and learn, through engaging and interactive teaching and practice, as well as live patient assessments, techniques of McKenzie's Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® applied to the lumbar, cervical and thoracic spine and extremities. Some components of Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D courses can be completed online in a many countries.

Part A must be completed first, and Part D completed last. The order for completing Parts B and C is at the discretion of the course participant. The Part E is also available for those that are seeking further insight into the use of the McKenzie System with extremity problems.

Training in the McKenzie System is coordinated by branch affiliates licensed by The McKenzie Institute International located throughout the world or by the McKenzie Institute International Head Office for countries where no branch has yet been established.

Credentialling Examination

A Credentialling Examination can be undertaken at the completion of the foundational education programme and serves as formal recognition of attainment to a level of competency in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy®. Completion of Parts A to D is a prerequisite for the Credentialling Examination.

International Diploma

The Diploma MDT Programme is the pinnacle of McKenzie training. Successfully completing the Diploma MDT Programme will place you amongst the world’s elite in the McKenzie System.

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Additional Development

In addition to these courses, the Institute presents an opportunity to enhance and update the training offered in their regular educational programme through Advanced Courses, Masterclasses, update days and conferences. These conferences offer a wider range of topics and discuss issues related to the clinical efficacy of the McKenzie System and the evidence presented by the scientific community. Details of these conferences are provided by branches.