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 Quadrant, which covers the upper quadrant, cervical and thoracic spine
Lower Quadrant, which covers the lower quadrant 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 quadrant is a prerequisite for Lower quadrant, 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 Quadrant Course: $630 NZMPA members / $745 non members
NZMPA Members contact the NZMPA office for your discount code admin@nzmpa.org.nz
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 quadrant.
Auckland – Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant – 7 + 8 June 2025 – Book via PNZ Event Directory Here – this course is full
Auckland – Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant – 23 + 24 August 2025 – Book via PNZ Event Directory Here
Timaru – Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant – 27 + 28 September 2025 – Book via PNZ Event Directory Here
Lower Quarter Course: $630 NZMPA members / $745 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 quadrant.
Wellington – Mulligan Concept Lower Quadrant – 9 + 10 August 2025 – Book via PNZ Event Directory Here
Auckland – Mulligan Concept Lower Quadrant – 11 + 12 October 2025 – Book via PNZ Event Directory Here
Auckland – Mulligan Concept Advanced + Exam: $800 NZMPA members / $900 non members
This course was held in March 2025. For enquiries for future Mulligan Advanced courses please contact admin@nzmpa.org.nz
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.
Any queries, please email NZMPA at admin@nzmpa.org.nz