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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther June 2018 PMID 29602304

Effectiveness of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for Treating Low Back Pain: Literature Review With Meta-analysis.

Olivier T Lam, David M Strenger, Matthew Chan-Fee, Paul Thuong Pham, Richard A Preuss, Shawn M Robbins

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Overall, the discussions reflect a nuanced understanding of the article, with participants referencing systematic review results, such as noting MDT's lack of superiority in acute pain but potential benefits in chronic cases, and examining factors like 'centralization' that influence prognosis. The tone varies from analytical to curious, demonstrating both interest and engagement, though some comments remain speculative, highlighting moderate impact.

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Most discussions acknowledge that systematic reviews show MDT is not superior for acute low back pain but may be more effective for chronic cases.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, referencing meta-analyses, concepts like 'centralization,' and debates on MDT’s effectiveness, indicating active engagement.

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The conversations include references to specific studies, methodological critiques, and clinical implications, showing moderate to deep engagement.

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The discussions highlight ongoing debates and evidence reviews that influence clinical decision-making, indicating a moderate impact on practice and perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • The study reviews the effectiveness of the McKenzie Method (MDT) for treating low back pain, analyzing data from 17 randomized controlled trials to compare MDT with other treatment options.
  • For patients with acute low back pain (less than 12 weeks), MDT was not significantly better than other therapies in reducing pain or disability, but for chronic cases (more than 12 weeks), MDT showed a notable improvement, especially in reducing disability.
  • Overall, evidence suggests MDT is not superior for acute LBP, but it may be more effective than other treatments for chronic LBP, though this depends on the specific comparison.]
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Geronimo Bejarano
@gero5 · X

@markpoulter5 @AdamMeakins Systematic reviews show that MDT is not superior for acute pain: https://t.co/X9ZaoffCDA we have known that doing MDT for acute pain doesn’t change anything. See 2010 adding to first line care: https://t.co/g2Emzhgal4 1998 no better than booklet or SMT: https://t.co/SavVBSiTsM

Aug 24, 2021 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 1,524 followers View post →
RV
@RV_Physio · X

@PiR2_BA @Leya_MK @KineMeuh @KineOmne @kinefact @joshlavalleeMK A ma connaissance la dernière review/MA sur le sujet : https://t.co/URJjlKJfAn Sans oublier le concept de " centralisation " de MDT qui est un très bon facteur pronostique : https://t.co/8O1qkwZMHQ

Apr 23, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,357 followers View post →
Ben Cormack
@CorKinetic · X

@Retlouping @Farmer_MindBody @BobVermeeren @marklaslett_NZ @stoneb26 @Tdekkersphysio @nakedphysio @JosephGerman16 @GregLehman @CGMMaher @adiemusfree @DerekGriffin86 @PhysioNetwork @KWernliPhysio @BJSM_BMJ @kieranosull @kjartanfersum @BrendanMouatt @MaryOKeeffe007 Why do you think that we don’t see superior outcomes then? https://t.co/GX2lnet3ui

Feb 11, 2019 · 4 likes · 28,403 followers View post →
thinkin_mkdeabh
@thinkin_mkdeabh · X

@EricBouthier @marcatteau Méthode n'ayant pas montré de supériorité par rapport à une autre approche de kiné active -> lombalgie https://t.co/U7QU9mlsgd Et c'est pareil pour les radiculopathies lombaires pour l'instant. Ça fait 2 fois que vous parlez de cette méthode enseignée par un organisme privé

Feb 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,193 followers View post →
thinkin_mkdeabh
@thinkin_mkdeabh · X

@GeekNfit @__PatK__ En sachant que les revues systématiques semblent indiquer une certaine équivalence de résultats, par exemple celle-ci une fois qu'on corrige, il me semble, une erreur dans la méta-analyse (Miller 2005 trouve une supériorité du gainage pas l'inverse) : https://t.co/U7QU9mlsgd

Jul 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,193 followers View post →
Molplom
@Merdouillettes · X

@kinesi_theo Pour faire genre j ai un gros cerveau, je te partage ça : (en vrai j'ai lu que l'abstract, je suis un imposteur) https://t.co/czCJkrohPp

Jan 15, 2023 · 2 likes · 55 followers View post →

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Molplom
@Merdouillettes · X

@kinesi_theo Pour faire genre j ai un gros cerveau, je te partage ça : (en vrai j'ai lu que l'abstract, je suis un imposteur) https://t.co/czCJkrohPp

Jan 15, 2023 · 2 likes · 55 followers View post →
thinkin_mkdeabh
@thinkin_mkdeabh · X

@GeekNfit @__PatK__ En sachant que les revues systématiques semblent indiquer une certaine équivalence de résultats, par exemple celle-ci une fois qu'on corrige, il me semble, une erreur dans la méta-analyse (Miller 2005 trouve une supériorité du gainage pas l'inverse) : https://t.co/U7QU9mlsgd

Jul 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,193 followers View post →
Aaron Kubal
@aaron_kubaldc · X

RT @gero5: @markpoulter5 @AdamMeakins Systematic reviews show that MDT is not superior for acute pain: https://t.co/X9ZaoffCDA we have kno…

Aug 24, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,947 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

RT @gero5: @markpoulter5 @AdamMeakins Systematic reviews show that MDT is not superior for acute pain: https://t.co/X9ZaoffCDA we have kno…

Aug 24, 2021 · 4 shares · 26,292 followers View post →
The Sp⚽️rts Physio
@AdamMeakins · X

RT @gero5: @markpoulter5 @AdamMeakins Systematic reviews show that MDT is not superior for acute pain: https://t.co/X9ZaoffCDA we have kno…

Aug 24, 2021 · 4 shares · 107,687 followers View post →
Geronimo Bejarano
@gero5 · X

@markpoulter5 @AdamMeakins Systematic reviews show that MDT is not superior for acute pain: https://t.co/X9ZaoffCDA we have known that doing MDT for acute pain doesn’t change anything. See 2010 adding to first line care: https://t.co/g2Emzhgal4 1998 no better than booklet or SMT: https://t.co/SavVBSiTsM

Aug 24, 2021 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 1,524 followers View post →
Physioevidencia
@physioevidencia · X

El método #McKenzie no tiene mejores resultados que otras técnicas en el #dolor #lumbar agudo pero sí en el tratamiento del dolor lumbar #crónico. Esto se detalla en un reciente metaanálisis (2018): https://t.co/3VCidzHZ9h https://t.co/GMUrDIXAau

Jan 12, 2021 · 11 followers View post →
Vicente Hennemann
@VicenteHenneman · X

@thinkin_mkdeabh @marklaslett_NZ @Retlouping The JOSPT meta-analysis is this: https://t.co/Lb6iTF9H4h

Aug 7, 2020 · 98 followers View post →
thinkin_mkdeabh
@thinkin_mkdeabh · X

@EricBouthier @marcatteau Méthode n'ayant pas montré de supériorité par rapport à une autre approche de kiné active -> lombalgie https://t.co/U7QU9mlsgd Et c'est pareil pour les radiculopathies lombaires pour l'instant. Ça fait 2 fois que vous parlez de cette méthode enseignée par un organisme privé

Feb 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,193 followers View post →
Claudi Czernik
@ClaudiCzernik · X

@WorstAtRoutine @AnikaBlub Das finde ich mit am besten: ist eine Literaturübersicht und Meta Analyse aus 2019: https://t.co/3pDhFD0cJT

Jan 10, 2020 · 1 like · 322 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@floteichert @PaulBliton Effectiveness of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for Treating Low Back Pain: Literature Review With Meta-analysis https://t.co/kbGohF9S0n https://t.co/KJcFseIQfc

Dec 19, 2019 · 1 like · 26,292 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@BattleBorn_PT @nikegal7 Effectiveness of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for Treating Low Back Pain: Literature Review With Meta-analysis https://t.co/kbGohF9S0n https://t.co/xCmF3gY1fU

Dec 3, 2019 · 1 like · 26,292 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@annescampbell @TimothyGrimes7 @marklaslett_NZ @McK_Institute Enjoy 13-7 currently

Oct 26, 2019 · 26,292 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@McK_Institute Or https://t.co/JP0klT08hx A system designed for acute therapy and self treatment? Thoughts? Effectiveness of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for Treating Low Back Pain: Literature Review With Meta-analysis https://t.co/xzY9T52FRL

Jul 23, 2019 · 1 like · 26,292 followers View post →
marc-catteau
@marcatteau · X

RT @RV_Physio: @PiR2_BA @Leya_MK @KineMeuh @KineOmne @kinefact @joshlavalleeMK A ma connaissance la dernière review/MA sur le sujet : https…

Apr 24, 2019 · 1 share · 214 followers View post →
RV
@RV_Physio · X

@PiR2_BA @Leya_MK @KineMeuh @KineOmne @kinefact @joshlavalleeMK A ma connaissance la dernière review/MA sur le sujet : https://t.co/URJjlKJfAn Sans oublier le concept de " centralisation " de MDT qui est un très bon facteur pronostique : https://t.co/8O1qkwZMHQ

Apr 23, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,357 followers View post →
Ben Cormack
@CorKinetic · X

@Retlouping @Farmer_MindBody @BobVermeeren @marklaslett_NZ @stoneb26 @Tdekkersphysio @nakedphysio @JosephGerman16 @GregLehman @CGMMaher @adiemusfree @DerekGriffin86 @PhysioNetwork @KWernliPhysio @BJSM_BMJ @kieranosull @kjartanfersum @BrendanMouatt @MaryOKeeffe007 Why do you think that we don’t see superior outcomes then? https://t.co/GX2lnet3ui

Feb 11, 2019 · 4 likes · 28,403 followers View post →