Mulligan Concept™ Introductory Course

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Course Breakdown

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.

Course Objectives

At the end of the Mulligan Concept™ Introductory Course, students will be able to:

  • 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

Credits Received

  • Continuing Education (CE) credits: Certificate of attendance for 13 hrs of instruction
  • NATA Board of Certification CEU Provider P3566
  • AOTA approval ID# 7364. This Live PD activity is offered at 1.6 CEUs educational level- Intermediate Category 1.
  • 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