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Spine Care - McKenzie Method®

 of mechanical diagnosis and treatment at Sternen Physical Therapy


Self Assessment for Spinal Pain

 Are there periods in the day when you have no pain?

Have you had more than one episode of low back/neck pain?

Do you feel worse with prolonged bending or stooping?

Do you feel worse when sitting too long or standing up?

Does your low back pain feel better lying down or walking?

Do you feel worse when inactive and better when you move?

Do you associate pain with particular activity?


McKenzie Method®

Assessment - This step includes a detailed history about your symptoms.  You will be asked to do repeated movements in a variety of positions.  How your symptoms and range of movement changes with these repeated movements provides the clinician with information about your problem.
Classification - Your evaluation will provide insight to nature of your pain and syndrome condition.  Then your therapist can take you on a logical path for treatment.

Treatment - You will be eduated on a specific exercise program and given advice on which postures to adopt and those to avoid.  Hands-on techniques may be added until you can self manage.  You will be actively involved in your care.  The knowledge you gain will lead to regular self-treatment.  

Prevention - You control your pain.

Looking for advanced care with a compassionate touch?  You've found us!  Sternen Physical Therapy has physical therapists that specialize in the treatment of neck and back pain. Our therapists have orthopedic backgrounds and use a variety of approaches to help relieve your back pain, such as manual therapy, integrative dry needling, Pilates, McKenzie Method®, and more!  Dr. Kate Shoger leads the spine care team with her advanced certifications.


The system of patient care known as the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) is an approach trusted and used by clinicians and patients all over the world for common back, neck, and extremity joint problems. 

Most musculoskeletal pain is "mechanical" in origin, meaning every day movements and postures cause pain.  A McKenzie trained therapist performs a systematic evaluation that finds certain movements and postures that can abolish pain and restore function. 


Furthermore, the McKenzie approach empowers you for self-treatment and promotes the body's potential to heal itself without medication, surgery, or passive modalities. 

Kate Shoger, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT

 Certification in the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT)


ABPTS Orthopedic Certified Specialist

MEET OUR SPINE CARE TEAM


Kate Shoger, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT

Debbie Sternen, PT, MS
Nicholas Anderson, PT, DPT

Jessica Koletsky, PT, DPT

Jennifer Blakeney, PT
Lisa Keyan, PT, DPT
Natalie Boyd, PTA


Take the first step.  Contact us today for an appointment.
Most major insurances accepted.


 

Call 216.682.0413

Email - sternenpt@hotmail.com

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