Quiz on McKenzie Method

Who introduced the McKenzie method in 1981?

• Dr. Alaa Abdelraheem

• Robin McKenzie

• Dr. Alaa Abdelraheem and Robin McKenzie

• Dr. Alaa Abdelraheem and Dr. Alaa Abdelraheem

What is the goal of the McKenzie method?

• To rely on therapist dependency

• To avoid exercise

• To centralize symptoms back to the spine

• To increase pain

Which syndrome refers to pain due to mechanical deformation of normal soft tissue from prolonged end range loading?

• Dysfunction Syndrome

• Derangement Syndrome

• Adherent Nerve Root

• Postural Syndrome

What is the main characteristic of Adherent Nerve Root dysfunction?

• Neurological symptoms are not possible

• Pain is referred along nerve

• Pain is constant

• Pain is not irritable

What is the primary treatment for Dysfunction Syndrome?

• Repeated movements in the direction of dysfunction

• Avoiding movement

• Sustained positions only

• No treatment needed

Which exercise is used for the reduction of anterior derangements in the McKenzie method?

• Flexion in lying

• Flexion in standing

• Extension in lying

• Extension in standing

What is the contra-indication for the McKenzie method?

• Vascular abnormalities

• Severe osteoporosis

• Recent surgery

• Increasing and centralizing signs and symptoms

What is the purpose of the McKenzie method exercises?

• To rely on therapist dependency

• To provide corrective mechanical directional movement

• To avoid exercise

• To increase pain

Which syndrome is characterized by the centralization and peripheralization of symptoms?

• Adherent Nerve Root

• Postural Syndrome

• Dysfunction Syndrome

• Derangement Syndrome

What is the main difference between McKenzie method and other treatment approaches?

• Avoidance of exercise

• Use of maximal intervention

• Emphasis on patient independence

• Repeated movements for assessment and management