Camarillo, CA – The Mulligan Concept™ Lower Quadrant Course
Instructor: Mark Thomson
$599.00
8:00am – 6:30pm
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8:30am – 1:30 (no lunch)
Instructor: Mark Thomson
Camarillo Physical Therapy
4000 Calle Tecate Ste. 117
Camarillo, CA 93012
Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques For Lower Quadrant
This two-day course will present the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint as well as for the lower extremity. It will include lecture, patient demonstrations, and lab time to give the participants a thorough and in depth coverage of the Mobilization With Movement ™ approach for the lower quarter. This unique approach to manual therapy was discovered and developed by Brian Mulligan F.N.Z.S.P. (Hon), Dip. M.T. 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 1.5 CEU’s for those holding license in the state of CA. For those residing outside of the state of CA, please contact your the course instructor to determine if pre-approval has been obtained. If the state in which you practice is not pre-approved, 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.
- This lab based course has CPTA approval #23-181and is lecture and hands on technique lab based with a student to faculty ration of 16:1.
- 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.
By the end of the course the participant will be able to accurately:
- List 3 key components of Mobilization With Movement ™ for the treatment of lower quarter.
- Demonstrate 3 ankle MWM techniques for ankle ROM impairment.
- Demonstrate 2 knee MWM techniques for ROM impairment.
- Demonstrate 3 hip MWM techniques for ROM impairment.
- List 2 indications for ankle and knee taping procedures to reinforce MWM techniques.
- Demonstrate 3 key variables that may need to be modified for pain-free effective MWM of the lower extremity, SI jt and lumbar spine.
- Demonstrate 3 manual techniques for the alleviation straight leg raise pain.
- Demonstrate 2 manual techniques for the alleviation of SI jt pain.
- Demonstrate central and unilateral manual SNAG techniques for the pain-free improvement of lumbar ROM.
- Cite at least 2 RCT studies that support ankle sprain MWM and taping.
- Cite at least 1 RCT studies that support the MWM approach to dorsiflexion loss of the ankle.
- integrate a combined proximal fibula AP MWM WITH a distal fibula AP MWM technique while the patient performs a squatting activity pain-free.
LOWER QUARTER TIME SCHEDULE and PROGRAM CONTENT
Pre-course videos
- The Mulligan Concept (1 hour 5 minutes)
- Proposed Mechanisms by which Mobilization with Movements work (30 minutes)
Both videos to be sent to all participants in the Pre-course email 1-2 weeks prior to the course
The Mulligan Concept
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
Proposed Mechanisms by which MWM’s work
0-3:20 Introduction and references
3:20-5:00 Neurophysiological Mechanisms of MWM action
5:00-6:30 Pain and sensory system impairments that may be amenable to MWM
7:30-9:00 Impact of MWM on motor and sensorimotor deficits
9:00-12:30 Further ideas of mechanisms of action: Mechanisms of Pain
12:30-17:30 Possible interaction of MWM and the mechanisms of pain and dysfunction
17:30-22:15 MWM and Central Mechanisms
22:15-23:09 MWM and Output (response) Mechanisms
23:09-24:30 Mechanoreceptors and the Motor system
24:30-26:57 Possibility of MWM sustained benefit
DAY 1: (Course will go 1 hour later day 1)
- 7:45-8:00Sign in and Registration, Pre-test
- 8:00-9:00Mulligan theory, guidelines for practical application of Mobilization With Movement (MWM’s): CROCKS and PILL
- 9:00-9:15Ankle Lecture: literature evidence for evaluation and treatment of ankle sprain and dorsiflexion pain and/or mobility loss
- 9:15-10:30Ankle demonstration & lab practice: talocrural and proximal/distal tibia/fibular joint & taping
- 10:30-10:45Break time
- 10:45-12:00Toes/Feet demo & lab: 1st MCP, metatarsals, tarsals, plantar fasciitis & taping techniques
- 12:00-1:00Lunch
- 1:00- 2:30Knee demonstration & lab: Literature evidence for evaluation and treatment. MWM’s & taping.
- 2:30-3:00 Hip evaluation and treatment supine
- 3:00-3:15Break time
- 3:15- 4:30Hip Mobilization with Movement supine and weight bearing
- 4:30-5:30 Longitudinal traction MWM’s
DAY 2: (Course will start 1 hour later Day 2, ending at same time)
- 7:30-8:00 Review of key Day 1 concepts and ideas
- 8:00-10:00 SLR assessment and techniques
- 10:00-10:15 Morning Break
- 10:15-12:00 Lumbar assessment/techniques: SNAGS, Self-SNAG, HEP management
- 12:00-1:30 Lumbopelvic demo & lab practice: innominate & sacral techniques, weight bearing / non weight bearing, taping & HEP
- 1:30 Post Test and Course evaluation
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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