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City: Online, Online  Dates: Jan 25 – Feb 1, 2026
Type: Part A Course #: CA26A001
Instructor: Fiona MacKenzie
PT, Dip. MDT 		Course Cost: $695.00
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McKenzie Institute Canada
Online
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 Cosponsor: Aileen Conway
McKenzie Institute Canada

Schedule and Other Important Information

The scheduling of this fully online course is best suited to clinicians residing in the following time zones: Eastern, Atlantic, Newfoundland
The times listed below are in Eastern Time.

It is possible for clinicians in other times zones to attend the course. However, clinicians living in Western Canada may want to consider the online Part A we are running in April that starts later, at a time more suitable for clinicians living in BC, AB, SK and MB.

The course includes 4 online training sessions. Live instructed sessions are not recorded and registrants are required to attend all sessions. Eligibility: This course is open to eligible clinicians practicing in Canada. Please see the Eligibility Policy on our website. https://www.mckenzieinstitutecanada.org/canada-eligibility.cfm

Registrants will require an adult asymptomatic practice (patient) model for 2 hours during Session 3 to demonstrate techniques on.The time for the patient model demonstration will be advised shortly. Please see additional notes in the section below.

Session 1: Online - complete on your own at your own pace.

Session 2: 25JAN5 (SUN) will take place online, with live instruction
8.00am until 4.15pm Eastern Time (Please adjust for local time zone)

Session 3: 31JAN (SAT) will take place online, with live instruction
8.00am until 4.15pm Eastern Time (Please adjust for local time zone)

Session 4: 01FEB (SUN) will take place online, with live instruction
8.00am until 1.00pm Eastern Time (Please adjust for local time zone)


Patient Models: The practice patient model can be a friend, family member, work colleague or another course registrant. Patient models must be considered adults in the province they are residing. All patient models will be required to sign a consent waiver. Clinicians practicing on a patient model must adhere to their scope of practice during the online practical session. As such, depending on your profession there may be some techniques you may not be able to practice on a patient model.

Course status: Pending Confirmation

This course will also include 3-4 legitimate patient demonstrations. The course will be instructed in English with English course material. A pdf version of the course manual is supplied for all online courses.

This course introduces the theoretical aspects and concepts of the McKenzie Method in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), as it is applied to the musculoskeletal system. The focus of this course is the assessment, classification and management of patients with complaints of low back, related referred pain and functional limitations. The principles of MDT and how they apply in the context of the biopsychosocial framework of managing patients with musculoskeletal pain and functional limitations will be a key focus. The participants will explore and extensively practice the MDT assessment, classification and management process through lectures, workshops, discussions, and patient demonstrations. The classifications of Derangement, Dysfunction and Postural syndromes are described in detail and appropriate management plans are discussed, with emphasis on the use of patient self-treatment procedures and education. Indications for the use of clinician procedures will also be discussed and the procedures demonstrated and practiced.

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