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The McKenzie Institute Australia (MIA) is a branch of The McKenzie Institute International (MII).

The McKenzie Institute Australia (MIA) was founded in 1992 and is responsible for conducting the McKenzie Institute International (MII) Educational program, within Australia; supporting its members who have received training in the McKenzie Method and for promotion of the McKenzie principles to Health care professionals, Researchers, Academics and the General Public. The Educational program is open to doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and other allied health practitioners who have an appropriate level of undergraduate education. The education program consists of:
Part A - The Lumbar Spine
Part B - The Cervical and Thoracic Spine
Part C - Advanced Lumbar Spine & Extremities - Lower Limb
Part D - Advanced Cervical & Thoracic Spine and Extremities - Upper Limb

28/09/2025

Take the guess work out of assessing, classifying & managing patients with Cervical & Thoracic Spine problems. Join us at Part B (Online)... Our final course for 2025. Register today: https://www.mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org/

15/09/2025

Final days to register for our final Part C course for 2025. Geelong November 6-9. Don't miss out. Book your spot today: https://www.mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org/

14/09/2025

That's a wrap on our 'spring time' Part B course in . Physio's, Chiro's and Osteo's sharing their education journey to be the best clinicians they can be. Thanks to Peter, Mark & our hosts from Barwon Health. We look forward to seeing you all at Part C in November ,when the weather is warm and we can do even more 'outdoor education' 😀👍 https://www.mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org/

03/09/2025

Final days to register for Part B (Geelong). 👇Don't miss out: https://www.mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org/eventdetails/28644/part-b-the-cervical-thoracic-spine-geelong-victoria

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23/08/2025

www.mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org Another successful Part A course completed this weekend! 👏 Thanks to Peter & Mark for hosting and to our group of physios & chiros for making it such a collaborative learning experience. 🙂🙏 We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Part B & C courses in Geelong 🧳✈️🏨 Register here: www.mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org/education/calendar/

25/07/2025

🧠 “Wait… Is This Really a Shoulder Problem?” "This calf pain isn't going away!" "Is it the hip or the lower back?"

💡 Extremity pain doesn’t always mean an extremity problem. Join MDT Diplomat and Probationary Faculty Valerie Mullane for a practical and engaging session that will make you think about the way you screen and treat limb pain.
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📍 Hosted by the Australian Physiotherapy Association
📅 Tuesday 12th August 2025 | 🕒 7pm | In-Person in Sydney Australia
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✅ Learn how to identify spinal sources of extremity pain using MDT principles
✅ Understand the key clinical clues and predictors
✅ Walk away with tools you can use in your very next patient session⁠
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🦴 Perfect for new grads and experienced clinicians alike—because not all pain is what it seems. A perfect introduction for those who are interested in how MDT can help assess and treat areas other than the spine!
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🔗 Register now via the APA website! link https://australian.physio/pd/pd-product?id=12988

17/07/2025

🗓️ Save the Date — Part B: The Cervical & Thoracic Spine

📍 Dates: Friday 25th July – Sunday 27th July 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm AEDT
🏥 Venue: Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney

🔍 Why this course?
Elevate your clinical toolkit with the McKenzie Method (MDT) for neck and upper‑back disorders. From online theory to hands‑on workshops, dive deeply into assessment, classification, patient-led management, and clinician procedures—complete with practical patient demonstrations

🎯 What you'll get:
✅28 hours total: 7h online + 21h live face‑to‑face
✅CPD 5 points for Credentialed/Diplomate MDT members
✅Illustrated PDF manual, Treat Your Own Neck, plus 6‑month access to MDT video ✅library
✅Small group (max 20) for optimal learning

Pre‑requisite: Part A: The Lumbar Spine

👩‍⚕️ Who’s it for?
Physios, chiropractors, Exercise Physiologists, GPs, myotherapists - any health professionals working with neck and upper‑back pain.

🚀 Ready to transform your practice?
Secure your spot now! Register at www.mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org
✨ Bundle discounts available—check the McKenzie site for deals.

16/07/2025

📣 Enrolments Now Open!

🗓️ Course Dates:
Saturday 16th August – Saturday 23rd August 2025
💻 Delivered LIVE via Zoom (includes self-paced & interactive sessions)

🔍 Join the McKenzie Institute's Part A: The Lumbar Spine online course and build confidence in assessing, classifying and treating lumbar spine presentations using the internationally respected MDT (Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy) approach.

🧠 What’s included:
✔️ 7 hours of self-paced pre-course learning
✔️ 3 x live interactive Zoom sessions (7 hrs each)
✔️ CPD accredited (5 points for Credentialed/Diplomate MDT members)
✔️ PDF course manual, “Treat Your Own Back” eBook & 6-month video access
✔️ Small group setting

🎓 Ideal for physiotherapists, chiropractors, myotherapists, GPs and other musculoskeletal professionals.

📍 Limited spots – secure your place now and level up your clinical skills 👉 head to www.mckenzienstituteaustralia.org to register

16/06/2025

Another successful Lumbar Spine course in . Thanks to Peter and Mark for leading the group of physio's, chiro's, osteo's, EP's and MD's on their first steps to becoming proficient in the assessment, classification and treatment system. And thanks to the whole group for your collective enthusiasm and engagement. We look forward to seeing you all at the cervical, thoracic and lower extremity courses later in the year: https://www.mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org/

30/05/2025

Congratulations to Lee Curtis from Physio Fresh (Adelaide) on successfully completing her Diploma in MDT clinical placement at Barwon Health. 👏 Thanks to Mark Cheel & Peter Schoch (MIA Faculty & MII Diploma Educators) for hosting Lee. We wish Lee all the best as she now prepares for her final exams. Hopefully we'll have another MDT 'Diplomate' in Australia in the not too distant future ☺️🤞
Learn more about the Diploma Programme: https://www.mckenzieinstitute.org/education/international-diploma-programme/

13/04/2025

Thanks to the participants who attended the Part A Lumbar Spine Course this March in Sydney 🤗

A great three days of:
✅ being introduced to Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT) & the hallmark features of MDT like centralization & directional preference
✅ learning how to perform a thorough history & assessment
✅ practicing manual therapy & exercise

More course dates available online and face to face for 2025!

Link in bio to find out more 💪🏻💪🏻

11/03/2025

MDT STUDY GROUP - SYDNEY. 2025 dates, locations and topics now finalized!

Interested! Connect with us!

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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+611800332735

Website

http://www.mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org/

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The McKenzie Institute Australia (MIA) was founded in 1992 and is responsible for conducting the McKenzie Institute International (MII) Educational program, within Australia; supporting its members who have received training in the McKenzie Method and for promotion of the McKenzie principles to Health care professionals, Researchers, Academics and the General Public. The Educational program is open to doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, myotherapists and other allied health practitioners who have an appropriate level of undergraduate education. The education program consists of: Part A - The Lumbar Spine Part B - The Cervical and Thoracic Spine Part C - Advanced Lumbar Spine & Extremities - Lower Limb Part D - Advanced Cervical & Thoracic Spine and Extremities - Upper Limb

For more details, visit: www.mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org