Chapter 3: Musings from an “old goat” therapist
By Rick Crowell
As an older physical therapist, past academic educator, and manual therapist, I have wondered why the pendulum and interest in “hands-on treatment” seems to be waning. My disappointment in the […]
Chapter 2: Manual Therapy Helps Create Patient Buy-in
By Jarrod Brian
The brilliant pain scientist Louis Gifford said when a patient arrives to receive care they are interested in learning four things: “What is wrong with me?” “How long will it […]
Chapter 1: Sensory Input Drives Brain Plasticity
By Jarrod Brian
Why Manual Therapy? A personal goal for 2023 is to write a monthly pro-manual therapy blog series called “Why Manual Therapy?”. My purpose is to challenge my capacity to generate […]
Mulligan Concept Squeeze Technique
By Don Reordan
An Evidence Supported Alternative Manual Therapy Intervention for Individuals with Signs of Knee Meniscus Involvement Do you use the Mulligan Concept Squeeze Technique? The ‘Knee Squeeze’ is considered a “soft […]
Mulligan Concept™ Curriculum
By Mark Thomson
Continuing education is critical to providing the best care to our patients Live weekend courses are a great way to learn new skills and stay abreast of the latest information. […]
Shoulder MWM Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Article Review
By Jarrod Brian
Efficacy of mobilization with movement (MWM) for shoulder conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis Kiran Satpute, Sue Reid, Thomas Mitchell, Grant Mackay & Toby Hall (2021): Efficacy of mobilization with […]
Messages from Around the MCTA
By Rick Crowell
Brian Mulligan The passing of our special friend has deeply upset Dawn and I. He was a really wonderful guy to be with and made a huge impact as a […]
Ramblings of an “old fart” PT about to Retire
By Jarrod Brian
After over 30 years of PT practice and 20 years of teaching the Mulligan Concept, Brian Folk shares some clinical thoughts: What are we trying to accomplish in the clinic? […]
Thoughts of my Friend
By Rick Crowell
As a clinician, if you ever took a Mulligan course from Brian Folk, I suspect you will agree that the experience was positive, enjoyable, and eye-opening – and if […]
In Memory of my Friend, Brian Folk
By Mark Thomson
The last Mulligan Concept™ class Brian Folk taught was with me in Anchorage. I didn’t need the help, but I asked him to come along for the ride. He agreed […]
Updates from the North American Mulligan Concept Teachers Association
Happy New Year from the NAMCTA! By Julie Paolino PT, MS, ATC, MCTA As you all know, 2021 was an interesting year for everyone, however as an organization, we would […]
Mobilization with Movement for Subacute Lateral Ankle Sprain; An Evidence Informed Approach
By Jarrod Brian
The 2021 study by Nguyen et.al., “Effects of Mulligan Mobilization with Movement in Subacute Lateral Ankle Sprains: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial” (HERE) demonstrated that Mobilization with Movement (MWM) can quickly and effectively […]
Case Study 1: Chronic Mid Thoracic pain with Failure from previous conservative management
By Eric Dinkins
Case History: 32 y.o. female of 5 foot 5 inches and 165 pound stature referred to skilled therapy with history of approximately 8 years of chronic mid back pain. Insidious […]
Cervicogenic Headaches: Article Review
By Don Reordan
Do you treat cervicogenic headaches? Check out this recently published reference, and consider using MWM for differential diagnosis and treatment! Latest reference: J Man Manip Ther. 2021 Feb 5;1-11. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2020.1864960. […]