McKenzie therapy

Are back problems preventing you from carrying out your daily activities, such as exercising, working, getting dressed and doing household chores? If so, you’re not alone. Around eight in ten adults experience this from time to time. Fortunately, FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen is here to help with McKenzie Therapy!

What is McKenzie Therapy?

McKenzie Therapy is a globally used examination and treatment method specifically for people with (acute) back pain. The method has become known for its excellent results in back and neck pain. In addition, the therapy is also very effective for shoulder pain, hip pain and joint pain.

The goal: Making your back pain disappear as quickly as possible in the shortest possible time!

FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen achieves this by using specific exercises that you can continue to do on your own, based on our FRISK App from a customised personal exercise programme. McKenzie Therapy is a clearly defined treatment system based on sound scientific research.

Physiotherapist treats lower back pain at FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen

"For years I suffered from back pain and no treatment was effective until I ended up at FRISKFYSIO and they suggested McKenzie Therapy. Finally, my symptoms have been reduced to the extent that I can do almost everything again!"

Jennie Buitendijk (58)

A physiotherapist supervises an exercise on the treatment table at FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen

The study

Treatment begins with an in-depth, protocolised examination in which your symptoms are identified in detail through an interview and movement assessment. The difference from other evaluations? The use of repeated movements, rather than a single movement. The way your symptoms and mobility change during these repeated movements gives us enough information that we can use to reach a diagnosis!

The forecast

Based on the above examination, our physiotherapists can make a clear prognosis for you. Note! This form of therapy determines which posture and exercise is best for your complaint at that moment. This is therefore not the same for everyone!

Treatment

If we are able to treat your complaint(s) using this therapy, we will prescribe specific exercises and advise you on the postures you CAN and CANNOT perform. You will also receive a personalised exercise programme that you can view yourself via our FRISK App.