University of Scranton - Department of Physical Therapy
Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD
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PT351 ORTHOPAEDIC PT
Dr. E. Kosmahl
REPEATED MOTION TESTING
This examination system was developed by Robin McKenzie to evaluate
spinal problems. McKenzie classifies spinal problems into one of
three syndromes:
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Postural
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Dysfunction
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Derangement
Centralization
and Peripheralization are important concepts in this system.
The examination techniques are:
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Forward Bending
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Backward Bending
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Side Gliding
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