THE MULLIGAN CONCEPT 'INTRODUCTORY' COURSE Survey of Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques

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'INTRODUCTORY' COURSE DESCRIPTION

This two-day survey course will introduce the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the whole body. It will include 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 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.

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Learning Outcomes

Have an appreciation of the concept of the Mobilization with Movement approach.

Provide initial exposure to general MWM techniques for the whole body.

Develop the knowledge and manual skills to successfully apply and integrate the MWM techniques.

Integrate taping techniques with Mobilization with Movement.

Understand the guidelines for safe and effective technique selection.

Improve clinical outcomes.

Course Outline

Two Day Course (13 contact hours)

Instruction, demonstration and lab practice in the MWM concept.

Introductory survey of techniques for the:

Hand: IP joints.

Wrist: MWM's for flexion, extension, supination, and pronation.

Elbow: flexion and extension MWM's.

Shoulder: manual and belt MWM's for elevation.

Cervical: NAGs, Reverse NAGs, SNAGs for flexion, extension, rotation, SB, HEP Techniques, Positional SNAGs.

Thoracic: SNAGs for rotation.

Lumbar: SNAGs, self SNAGs, SLR techniques, and HEP techniques.

Hip: flexion and rotation techniques.

Knee: Belt MWM's, IR MWM, and taping.

Ankle: talocrural DF and PF, distal tib/fib joint, ankle sprains, and taping techniques.

Toes: 1st MCP joint.

Course Requirements

Wear loose, comfortable lab clothes. Bring mobilization belts, mobilization pads, exercise mat.

Course Text

Manual Therapy, "NAGS", "SNAGS", "MWMS", etc., 5th ed.

THE MULLIGAN CONCEPT 'UPPER QUARTER' Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques For Upper Quarter

'UPPER QUARTER' COURSE DESCRIPTION

This two-day course will present the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the Cervical and Thoracic spine as well as for the upper 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 upper 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.

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Learning Outcomes

Have an appreciation of the concept of the Mobilization With Movement approach.

Provide a thorough and in depth instruction and practice of the MWM techniques for the upper quarter.

Develop the knowledge and manual skills to successfully apply and integrate the MWM techniques.

Integrate taping techniques with Mobilization with Movement.

Understand the guidelines for safe and effective technique selection.

Improve clinical outcomes.

Course Outline

Two Day Course (13 contact hours) Instruction in the MWM concept with lecture, demonstration, and lab practice.

Hand: IP, MCP, Metacarpals, Carpals, and taping techniques.

Wrist: MWM's for flexion, extension, supination, pronation, and taping.

Elbow: flexion, extension, proximal radioulnar joint, tennis elbow treatments, HEP.

Shoulder: manual and belt MWM's for elevation, IR, ER, functional activities, HEP.

Acromioclavicular joint: MWM's, and taping.

Cervical: NAGs, Reverse NAGs, SNAGs for flexion, extension, rotation, SB, HEP techniques, traction techniques, Positional SNAGs, Spinal Mobilizations with Arm Movement, Headache/Upper Cervical assessment, and treatment techniques.

Ribs: MWM's for ribs 1-12.

Thoracic: SNAGs for rotation, flexion, SB, and extension.

Course Requirements

Wear loose, comfortable lab clothes. Bring mobilization belts, mobilization pads, and an exercise mat.

Required Reading

Manual Therapy, "NAGS", "SNAGS", "MWMS", etc., 5th ed.

THE MULLIGAN CONCEPT 'LOWER QUARTER' Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques For The Lower Quarter

'LOWER QUARTER' COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.

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Learning Outcomes

Have an appreciation of the concept of the Mobilization With Movement approach.

Provide a thorough and in depth instruction and practice of the MWM techniques for the lower quarter.

Develop the knowledge and manual skills to successfully apply and integrate the MWM techniques.

Integrate taping techniques with Mobilization with Movement.

Understand the guidelines for safe and effective technique selection.

Improve clinical outcomes.

Course Outline

Two Day Course (13 contact hours) Instruction, demonstration, and lab practice in the MWM concept.

Toes/Feet: IP, MCP, metatarsals, tarsals, plantar fasciitis, and taping techniques.

Ankle: talocrural, distal tib/fib joint, DF, PF, ankle sprains, and taping techniques.

Knee: Belt MWM's, IR MWM, Squeeze technique for meniscus, proximal tib/fib joint, and taping.

Lumbar: SNAGs, self SNAGs, SLR techniques, SNAGS with SLR, and HEP.

SI joint: ilial rotations, upslip, plinth and weight bearing techniques, taping techniques.

Thoracic: SNAGs for rotation, flexion, SB, extension, belt traction, and HEP.

Hip: flexion, extension, rotation, non-weight bearing and weight bearing techniques.

Course Requirements

Wear loose, comfortable lab clothes. Bring mobilization belts, mobilization pads, and an exercise mat.

Required Reading

Manual Therapy, "NAGS", "SNAGS", "MWMS", etc., 5 th ed.

THE MULLIGAN CONCEPT 'ADVANCED/FOLLOW UP' COURSE Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques

'ADVANCED/FOLLOW-UP' COURSE DESCRIPTION

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. This two-day Follow Up course will review and fine tune the participants skill level with the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the whole body. In addition, it will provide instruction in the use of Pain Release Phenomenon techniques and compression techniques. It will include lecture, patient demonstrations, and lab time to give the participants an opportunity for depth problem-solving and refinement of technique for this Mobilization With Movement approach. This will also prepare those interested in taking the Certified Mulligan Practitioner Exam.

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Learning Outcomes

Have an advanced appreciation of the concept of the Mobilization With Movement approach.

Provide an opportunity to refine and hone manual skills in the MWM techniques for the whole body.

Learn the Pain Release Phenomenon and Compression Techniques

Fine tune the knowledge and manual skills to successfully apply and integrate the MWM techniques.

Better integrate taping techniques with Mobilization with Movement.

Understand the guidelines for safe and effective technique selection.

Improve clinical outcomes.

Prepare for the Certified Mulligan Practitioner Exam.

Course Outline

Two Day Course (13 contact hours) Instruction, Demonstration and Lab Practice for:

Pain Release Phenomenon and Compression.

Techniques for: MTP joints, EHL tendon, Dequervain’s tenosynovitis, CMC joint, tennis elbow, proximal radiohumeral joint, shoulder joint, hip joint, patellofemoral joint, cervical spine.

Review, Problem-Solve and Refine the Approach techniques for:

Hand: IP, MCP, Metacarpals, Carpals, and taping techniques.

Wrist: MWMs for flexion, extension, supination, pronation, and taping Elbow: flexion, extension, proximal radioulnar joint, tennis elbow treatments, and HEP.

Shoulder: manual and belt MWMs for elevation, IR, ER, functional activities, and HEP.

Acromialclavicular joint: MWMs, and taping.

Cervical: NAGs, Reverse NAGs, SNAGs for flexion, extension, rotation, SB, HEP techniques, traction techniques, Positional SNAGs, Spinal Mobilizations with Arm Movements, Headache/Upper Cervical assessment, and treatment techniques.

Thoracic: SNAGs for rotation, flexion, SB, extension, belt traction.

Ribs: First rib technique, 2 through 12 rib techniques.

Lumbar: SNAGs, self SNAGs, SLR techs, SNAGS with SLR, and HEP.

SI joint: ilial rotations, upslip, plinth and weight bearing techniques, taping techniques Hip: flexion, extension, rotation, non-weight bearing and weight bearing techniques.

Knee: Belt MWMs, IR MWM, Squeeze technique for meniscus, proximal tib/fib joint, and taping.

Ankle: talocrural, distal tib/fib joint, DF, PF, ankle sprains, and taping techniques.

Toes/Feet: IP, MCP, metatarsals, tarsals, plantar fasciitis, and taping techniques.

Course Requirements

Previous completion of Intro, UQ, LQ courses (at least UQ and LQ).

Wear loose, comfortable lab clothes. Bring mobilization belts, mobilization pads, and an exercise mat.

Required Reading

Manual Therapy, "NAGS", "SNAGS", "MWMS", etc., 5th ed.