Pleasanton, CA (San Francisco Bay area)- The Mulligan Concept™ Introductory Course
Instructor: Mark Thomson
$599.00
8:00am – 5:30pm
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7:30am – 1:30p
Instructor: Mark Thomson
Sports Plus Bay Area
7051 Commerce Circle, Suite B
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Introductory Course – Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques developed by Brian Mulligan
This two-day course introduces the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the spine as well as the upper & lower extremities. It includes lecture, patient demonstrations, and lab time to give the participants an initial exposure to the Mobilization with Movement approach. This unique approach to manual therapy was discovered and developed by physiotherapist Brian Mulligan from Wellington, New Zealand. This simple yet effective manual approach addresses musculoskeletal disorders with pain free manual joint “repositioning” techniques for restoration of function and abolition of pain.
- PTs and PTAs will receive 13 CEU’s for those holding license in the state of CA. For those residing outside of the state of CA, please contact your state governing board to determine reciprocity for your state. All forms required to submit individually for CEU’s can be found on this website under Courses/CEU’s.
- ATs will receive 13 CEUs from the NATA Board of Certification CEU Provider P3566
- Certificate of attendance for 13 hours of instruction is always given
- This course includes lecture and hands on demonstration and lab with a maximum ration of 16 participants:1 instructor.
- ATs will receive 13 CEUs from the NATA Board of Certification CEU Provider P3566.
- Certificate of attendance for 13 hours of instruction is always given
By the end of the course the participant will be able to accurately:
- List 3 key manual components of Mobilization With Movement™.
- Demonstrate 2 shoulder MWM techniques for shoulder elevation impairment.
- Demonstrate 2 elbow MWM techniques for loss of motion and tennis elbow.
- List 2 indications for ankle and knee taping procedures to reinforce an MWM technique.
- Demonstrate 3 key variables that may need to be modified for pain-free effective MWM of the upper extremity and cervical spine.
- Demonstrate 2 manual techniques used for the alleviation of cervical spine pain or dysfunction
- Demonstrate 2 manual techniques used for the alleviation of lumbar spine pain or dysfunction
- Demonstrate 2 manual techniques used for the alleviation of hip joint pain or dysfunction
- Demonstrate central and unilateral manual SNAG techniques for the pain-free improvement of lumbar ROM.
- Cite at least 2 RCT studies that support cervical snags for ROM, headaches and dizziness
- Cite at least 2 RCT studies that support the MWM approach to Tennis elbow
INTRODUCTORY COURSE TIME SCHEDULE and CONTENT
- Precourse video (1 hour and 5 minutes) – to be sent to all participants in pre-course email 1-2 weeks prior to the course.
- 0 – 5:00 Course and Mulligan Concept Intro: Mark Thomson’s background
- 5:00 – 6:51 Who is Brian Mulligan?
- 6:51 – 23:39 Effects of manual therapy and Mulligan Concept mechanisms of
- action
- 23:40 – 25:40 Evidence for manual therapy vs hands off approach
- 25:40 – 29:03 Mulligan Concept resources and “tools of the trade”
- 29:03 – 32:50 How was the Mulligan Concept born?
- 32:50 – 34:40 IP example of MWM
- 34:40 – 36:04 3 things about the Mulligan Concept that require the most practice!
- 36:04 – 37:10 Establishment of the Mulligan Concept Teacher Association
- 37:10 – 42:48 What is the Mulligan Concept?
- 42:48 – 1:00 CROCKS
- 1:00 – 1:02:40 MWM’s are one part of a thorough examination
- 1:02:40 – 1:03:10 PILL EFFECT
- 1:03:10. REVIEW
DAY 1:
- 8:00-9:00 Introduction, case report, theory and pre-test
- 9:00-10:00 Demonstration & lab practice: MWM principles, MWM for hands and wrist
- 10:00-10:15 Break time
- 10:15-11:00 Demonstration & lab practice: MWM principles, MWM for elbow
- 11:00-12:00 Demonstration and lab practice: MWM for Shoulder
- 12:00-1:00 Lunch
- 1:00-2:30 Demonstration and lab practice: MWM for Cervical spine and HEP’s
- 2:30-2:45 Break time
- 2:45-4:00 Demonstration and lab practice: MWM for the ankle and foot
- 4:00-5:30 Demonstration and lab practice: MWM for the knee
DAY 2:
- 7:30-8:00 Review of Day 1 Key principles
- 8:00-9:00 Demonstration and lab practice: MWM for the hip
- 9:00-10:30 Lumbar demonstration and lab practice: central and unilateral SNAGS for flexion, extension, HEP
- 10:30-10:45 Break time
- 10:45-11:30 Techniques for restricted or symptomatic SLR: demonstration and lab practice
- 11:30-12:30 Sacroiliac joint MWMs: demonstration and lab practice
- 12:30 Post Test and Closing
Wear loose, comfortable lab clothes. Bring mobilization belts, mobilization pads, if available.
To facilitate your learning and preparation for the course, it is recommended that you purchase a mobilization belt, contact pad, and Brian Mulligan’s 7th edition textbook. Other tools to facilitate learning include video tutorials of the techniques presented in the courses. Click the product links below for information and purchase.
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Mark Thomson – PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CMP, MCTA
Dr. Thomson earned his BS in Physiological Science from UCLA in 1992. He graduated from UCSF/SFSU with an MPT degree in 1995. Mark graduated from the Kaiser Permanente Manual Therapy Fellowship in Los Angeles, CA in 2000. In 2005, he earned his tDPT from Temple University. Mark is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and APTA Orthopedic Section member. Mark’s clinical practice is currently at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, where he works as a Clinical Specialist and treats outpatient orthopedic patients full time. Since 2010, he has also worked as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Saint Augustine in San Diego within the Physical Therapy Doctoral Program, teaching courses in Spinal Manipulation, Extremity Manipulation, and Orthopedics. Mark is the Regional Manager for the North American Mulligan Concept ™ Teachers Association and has been involved with teaching short and long-term manual therapy courses since 1999 with excellent course reviews. Dr. Thomson is a clinical faculty member in the Kaiser Southern California Orthopedic Residency program, and thoroughly enjoys mentoring several residents every year. He practices an integrated style of manual therapy, focusing on passive and active mobilization techniques and exercise, with a commitment to continual analytical assessment. Mark is currently the North American Regional Manager of the Mulligan Concept ™ Teachers Association.
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