Goodmoote, who opened his second location in May—he has one in Saratoga Springs and one in Gloversville, which has been open since 2004—is one of just over 300 physical therapists worldwide who have been certified through the McKenzie Institute.
The McKenzie Method, Goodmoote explained, is more than extension exercises, but is in fact, a comprehensive approach to spine issues based on particular principles and details that when understood and followed accordingly, prove to be quite successful.
“The McKenzie Method is assessment, as well as technique,” explained Goodmoote, noting that the method uses a comprehensive and step-by-step process to evaluate a patient’s problem. “The Method is extremely effective in that we use assessment as well as technique, and then I teach the patients techniques to alleviate the pain.”
Unique to the McKenzie Method is a comprehensive and logical step-by-step process to evaluate the patient's problem quickly. This mechanical examination can "classify" most patient conditions by the level of pain or limitation that results from certain movements or positions. A McKenzie assessment can eliminate the need for expensive and/or invasive procedures.
Goodmoote, who also does presentation and speech engagements on back and neck pain, balance and gait, as well as other physical therapy topics, said he has been seeing a lot of issues dealing with foot and back pain.
He noted that the goal of physical therapy is to get the patient active again without pain and to teach them how to move and balance so they do not reinjure themselves.
“For example, if you have an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), my job is to show you how to do the exercises properly to strengthen the knee muscles and exercises on how to balance,” said Goodmoote.
Goodmoote, whose office is at 3 Maple Dell in Saratoga Springs, is open five days a week at his Saratoga office and Tuesday and Thursday mornings at his Gloversville facility. He also accepts all major insurances.
For more information or to make an appointment, call (518) 306-6894.
