The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy is an internationally renowned method for the evaluation and treatment of spinal and limb pain, developed by New Zealand physiotherapist Robin McKenzie , and widely used worldwide for more than 30 years.

MDT professionals are trained to evaluate and diagnose all areas of the musculoskeletal system. This means that if there is a problem in or around the spine , joint or muscle, an MDT Evaluation may be appropriate.

MDT is a philosophy of active patient participation and provides reliable education used by practitioners and patients worldwide for back, neck, and limb problems. This approach continues to be one of the most studied physical therapy-based methods available. A key feature is the initial evaluation, a safe and reliable method of reaching an accurate diagnosis and only then establishing an appropriate treatment plan. Expensive tests such as MRI are often unnecessary.

Certified MDT practitioners are able to quickly determine which method will be the most effective for each patient. In its truest sense, MDT is a comprehensive approach based on sound principles and fundamentals that, when fully understood and followed, are highly successful.