The Mulligan Concept™ Advanced Course (Nov 13 - 14, 2026)

The Mulligan Concept™ Advanced Course is organized by North American Mulligan Concept™ Teachers Association (NA-MCTA), Mobilization With Movement™ USA (MWMUSA) and will be held from Nov 13 - 14, 2026 at Mayfield Brain & Spine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America.

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 Advanced 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.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe two indications and 2 clinical rules for the application of Pain Release Phenomenon and Compression Techniques
• Demonstrate 3 ankle MWM techniques for ankle ROM impairment.
•  Integrate a combined proximal / distal MWM technique in the lower leg when presented with findings of persistent ankle sprain leg pain & dysfunction.
• Demonstrate 2 knee MWM techniques for ROM impairment.
• Integrate 1 advanced MWM combination for medial compartment of the knee when given a presentation of persistent knee joint dysfunction.
• Demonstrate 3 hip MWM techniques for ROM impairment.
• Demonstrate 2 knee taping procedures to reinforce MWM techniques.
• Demonstrate 3 key variables that may need to be modified for pain-free effective MWM of peripheral and axial skeletal joints
• Demonstrate 5 manual techniques for the alleviation straight leg raise pain.
• Integrate 1 advanced combined MWM for sidelying SLR dysfunction when given a presentation of persistent SLR dysfunction.
• 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, cervical and thoracic ROM.
• List 2 indications for wrist/hand taping procedures for the proximal row of carpals and the metacarpals to reinforce an MWM technique.
• Demonstrate 2 elbow MWM techniques for loss of motion and tennis elbow.
•  Integrate one forearm combined MWM of the proximal and distal radius/ulna when given a clinical pattern of persistent forearm pain.
• Demonstrate 3 shoulder MWM techniques for shoulder elevation impairment.
• Demonstrate 3 manual techniques for the alleviation of cervicogenic headaches and dizziness
• Integrate one combined shoulder MWM and cervical SNAG when presented with a persistent cervical / shoulder musculoskeletal dysfunctional pattern.
• Cite at least 2 RCT studies that support cervical snags for headaches and dizziness