An introduction to the concepts and applications of the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) focusing on the lumbar spine. Principle format is lecture, discussion and live patient demonstrations. Course Outline includes: Epidemiology and predisposing factors Chemical vs. mechanical pain Examination and treatment: postural, dysfunction and derangement syndromes Anatomy and biomechanics: the intervertebral disc Prophylaxis and contraindications Patient demonstration, analysis and discussion