Mulligan Concept Part A and B (Classroom & Asynchronous E-Learning)
About This Course
Part A - Upper Quarter – Peripheral Joints, Cervical and Thoracic Spines.
This two-day course presents the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the Cervical and Thoracic spine as well as for the upper extremity. It includes 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.
Part B - Lower Quarter – Peripheral Joints, Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac joints.
This two-day course presents the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint as well as for the lower extremity. It includes 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.
What You'll Learn
2. Perform Mobilisation With Movement (MWM) approach to manual therapy for musculoskeletal conditions presenting in their patient cohort.
3. Demonstrate learning of Mulligan Concept principle and techniques with daily to their fellow participants at the end of each session.
4. Respond with appropriate clinical reasoning to sign and symptom modifications when utilising Mulligan Concept techniques by applying the rules of the Concept, including the following,
- identify when a treatment is indicated or contraindicated
- chose appropriate Mulligan Concept techniques for presenting signs and symptoms
- be able to modify and progress Mulligan Concept techniques for presenting signs and symptoms
- be able to teach self-treatment (including taping) using Mulligan Concept home exercises to patients
Entry Requirements
Related and relevant Healthcare qualification