The Mulligan Concept – Do you know how to use this New Zealand born concept in your assessment and management of musculoskeletal problems seen daily in your practice?
This very safe, very successful manual therapy concept is proving to be a winner around the world with physiotherapists. Research is giving ample justification that you should be familiar with these techniques.
The NZMPA is offering a three-part Mulligan Concept course, presented by Jillian McDowell, structured as follows:
Upper Quartile, which covers the upper quartile, cervical and thoracic spine
Lower Quartile, which covers the lower quartile and lumbar spine
Advanced Course + CMP Exam, which includes further topics, as well as an examination of the whole course
The two-day workshops are designed for the busy clinician and are very “hands on”. They are taught sequentially (Upper quartile is a prerequisite for Lower quartile, and both Upper and Lower are prerequisites for the Advanced + Exam course). All participants will have new manual therapy skills to apply to their patients upon returning to work after the course. Brian Mulligan’s latest textbook is the course manual and treatment belts, lumbar snaggers and cervical snaggers will be available for purchase during the course. Mulligan Concept tapings will also be practiced.
Techniques include NAGS, SNAGS, MWMS and spinal mobilisations with arm and leg movements for non-radicular pain. All have the unique safety feature of being pain free for the patient immediately if they are indicated for their symptoms.
The course is limited to 18 students, and priority will be given to NZMPA financial members. Additional student numbers is subject to tutor approval.
Open to any graduate physiotherapist with an Annual Practicing Certificate.
Upper & Lower Quarter Course: $550 NZMPA members / $650 non members
NZMPA members contact the NZMPA office for your discount code admin@nzmpa.org.nz
For 2023, the following courses in this series are presented:
Upper Quarter Course: $550 NZMPA members / $650 non members
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.
Auckland – Mulligan Concept Upper Quartile – 25 + 26 February 2023 – Book via PNZ Event Directory Here
Wellington – Mulligan Concept Upper Quartile – 15 + 16 April 2023 – Book via PNZ Event Directory Here
Lower Quarter Course: $550 NZMPA members / $650 non members
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.
Auckland – Mulligan Concept Lower Quartile – 12 + 13 August 2023 – Book via PNZ Event Directory Here
Wellington – Mulligan Concept Lower Quartile – 7 + 8 October 2023 – Cancelled
Mulligan Concept Advanced + Exam Course: $700 NZMPA members / $800 non members
Auckland – Mulligan Concept Advanced plus Exam – 2, 3 + 4 Dec 2023 – Book via PNZ Event Directory
The first two days of the course will review and fine-tune the participant’s skill level with the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the whole body. In addition instruction in the use of Pain Release Phenomenon techniques and compression techniques is presented. 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 assist in preparing those interested in taking the Certified Mulligan Practitioner Exam on day three.
Bookings are taken online via PNZ Events Directory – just click the date/location you would like to take you through to each course’s booking page.
Any queries, please email NZMPA at admin@nzmpa.org.nz
Save the Date:
Mulligan Australasian Teachers Symposium Day
Date: Saturday 13 + Sunday 24 April 2024
Venue: AUT North Campus, Northcote, Auckland
International MCTA faculty presenting a pot pourri of techniques and topics for NZ physiotherapists
No previous Mulligan experience required.
Theory and practical sessions, something for everyone.
More details to follow.