Danks and Strydom Physiotherapists

01/08/2025

The McKenzie Method gives clinicians the tools to confidently identify the source of a patient’s symptoms—and track progress with clarity. As Edméa Lacerda, PT, Cert. MDT shares, it's about precision, insight, and better outcomes. Learn more about the method ➡️ https://pulse.ly/imexgpi1rl

01/08/2025

🔍 Clinical Insight from Ian Grey
💬 “Push smarter — NOT harder!”

In the world of MDT, force is never about guesswork — it’s about clinical reasoning.

🧭 So many variables exist:
• Is the diagnosis accurate?
• Is more force really the next step — or is it time to consider alternatives?
• What about duration of force application?
• Could a change in direction yield a better response?

This is where the McKenzie Method stands apart.
✅ It provides a framework that helps us tailor interventions based on patient response — not habit, routine, or frustration.

Sometimes the best progression isn’t more — it’s different.

01/08/2025

31/07/2025

💡 Tapping into potential starts with believing it's already there.

31/07/2025

Directional Preference is a highly studied phenomenon in Musculoskeletal research, yet inconsistencies in its identification and application remain. Congratulations to this team of lead authors Josh Kidd, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, Dip. MDT, CSCS, FAAOMPT; Joe Lorenzetti, PT, DPT, OCS, Dip. MDT, FAAOMPT; and Ken Kirby, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, FAAOMPT for shedding light on this important issue in this new American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal article ➡️ https://pulse.ly/on5uwqcbne

16/07/2025

Sublime golf from Juan Coetzee on 🎯
The GolfRSA National Squad member fired 9 birdies in a round of 64 (-8) to move within 4 shots of the lead in the 2025 Nomads National Order of Merit Inland at CMR Golf Club.

09/07/2025

🧠 Clinical Insight from Greg Lynch

💬 “Trust the system.”

When the case seems complicated and the symptoms unclear, don’t panic. The McKenzie Method provides a systematic framework that helps clinicians stay grounded. By carefully applying the assessment process, you allow the patient’s presentation to guide you — revealing what matters most.

No need to catastrophize. No need to guess. Just assess.

🧩 The system works — when you trust it.

13/06/2025

Once we pride ourselves in, is our commitment to complete assessment of every condition...

29/05/2025

🧠 Thoughtful insight from Dr. Helen Claire

💬 “Taking the time to perform a thorough assessment will significantly reduce the number of follow-up appointments required.”

🔎 The McKenzie Method provides a systematic and reliable assessment process that empowers clinicians to make accurate decisions and deliver effective care from the very first session.

When we assess with clarity, we treat with purpose — and that means better outcomes, fewer visits, and greater trust.

23/05/2025

🔎 Back to the Basics with Colin Davies

💬 “I was missing the most important part of the McKenzie Method… which is to concentrate on assessing.
If someone gets better, that is a bonus. Following this approach to patient care, my clinical results improved significantly!”

🧠 This quote is a powerful reminder that effective care begins with a thorough assessment.
The McKenzie Method’s intertester reliability offers a solid foundation for individualized care — refined through decades of research and continually evolving through ongoing evidence and clinical insight.

📈 Want to elevate your patient outcomes? It starts with sharpening your assessment skills.

18/05/2025

02/05/2025

🧠 Clinical Reasoning Wisdom from Grant Watson
"Manual Therapy taught me to use my hands...
The McKenzie Method® taught me to use my head."

This powerful insight highlights what sets a McKenzie Clinician apart.

In a field often driven by technique, the McKenzie Method® emphasizes:
🔍 Thinking before doing
📚 Assessment before intervention
🎯 Reasoning before reacting

Becoming a McKenzie Clinician means learning to make decisions with clarity, consistency, and confidence — grounded in a reliable system.

👇 Ready to think differently about patient care?
📲 Follow us to begin your journey with the McKenzie Method®