It's confusing for everyone (students, physical therapists, other health/medical practitioners, and the public) that physical therapy exists in so many varied forms. Different evaluation and treatment approaches abound - not to mention distinct underlying thoughts on actual pathology. I believe strongly in Robin McKenzie's approach of mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT). I use this evaluation and patient treatment approach because it makes sense anatomically and physiologically and because it produces faster and longer-lasting results than other methods I have used. Because I am often asked my opinion on separate treatment methods, I have come up with a concrete checklist for what I designate effective physical therapy.
Effective physical therapy:
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