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What readers have said about Robin McKenzie's textbooks:
LUMBAR SPINE (1st Edition)
An absolute must for everybody who has patients with LBP!
Frank Conijn from Amsterdam, The Netherlands October 16, 1999
For the first time in the (para)medical science-history of Low Back Pain, a book is written that is based on scientific evidence. The list of References includes no less then 47 articles, scientific papers and books. And more important even than that: McKenzie opens up a total new chapter on the causes of the so-called (until now!) 'non-specific' LBP, which to the reader is not at all 'non-specific' anymore once you've read (and maybe re-read) this book!
"The Lumbar Spine" taught me things I never learned in college (PT and MT) and that are still not taught in general, unfortunately: specific disc behaviour: the mechanical principles that damage the disc and make it to heal (or to not heal!), and how these principles cause LBP, even long before discs are herniated.
One superb evidence-based book, especially since it describes a low-cost therapy! And: this book explains why manipulative therapy (MT) often does not give the results we had hoped for. All physiotherapists, chiropracters, osteopaths, general practitioners and neuro- and orthopedic surgeons: this book will almost certain be the basis for the future treatment of 'non-specific' LBP. If there's one book you want to have read, this is it!
LUMBAR SPINE (2nd Edition)
Gold standard for conservative spinal care
Eric, Virginia, USA, April 8, 2004
This is an excellent reference textbook and guide to mechanical treatment for mechanical spinal dysfunctions for health care professionals. The mechanical diagnosis into the proper syndromes and application of mechanical treatments needs to be provided by a highly trained practitioner (preferrably a Certified MDT)that has attended the McKenzie courses. The proper applicatin of the manual techniques cannot be learned by simply reading the text. "Treat Your Own Back" and "Treat Your Own Neck" books are excellent for the layperson.
The best back theory out there.
Stephanie, Columbus, Georgia, USA, January 10, 2004
After spending several years working in Physical Therapy and after having taken McKenzie courses and used his techniques on well over a hundred patients I can say that his technique works. I have seen patients that were literally a few days away from very involved back surgery come in for one last attempt at PT and leave out pain free and not having to go to surgery.
Does it work with every patient??? No. But no technique does. Give yourself a chance and see a McKenzie certified back specialist before you go under the knife. You'll thank yourself.
CERVICAL & THORACIC SPINE
A Must Have for the Orthopedic Therapist
A reader from Desert Hills, AZ United States, August 17, 2000
This book applies the McKenzie principles to the cervical and thoracic spine in the same organized, research-oriented manner as McKenzie's book on the lumbar spine. It is a great reference for evaluation and treatment and makes classification of injuries much easier (especially important in our limited visit world). Explanations and pictures are very helpful. It should be in every PT clinic!
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