The Mulligan Concept In Manual Therapy
~ NAGS, SNAGS and MWM…..~
Course A: 2010 Mulligan Concepts: Upper quadrant Course B: 2010 Mulligan Concepts: Lower Quadrant
Presented by:
Gaetano G. Milazzo
BSc(UNSW) GDPhysio(APA)
GDManipTher (Curtin) MBiomedE(UNSW) Consultant Manipulative Physiotherapist
This is a practical workshop designed to introduce and give the therapist detailed training in the unique physical examination and manual therapy procedures developed by Mr Brian Mulligan (Manipulative Physiotherapist – New Zealand).
The workshop will present the Mulligan Concepts and provide a learning environment where the therapist can train and practice to examine and deliver appropriate manual therapy techniques for both spinal and peripheral joint articulations.
Dates Upper Quadrant : 8th to 9th March 2010 Lower Quadrant: 11 th to 12 th March 2010 Timings 8.30am to 4.30pm (2 Days, 16 hrs. per course) Venue Room 2-426 Faculty of Physical Therapy,
Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Fee Early (before 31st Jan 10) Late (1st-28th Feb 10) 10,000 THB for UPPER 11,000 THB for UPPER
• Thais
10,000 THB for LOWER 11,000 THB for LOWER 450 USD for UPPER 500 USD for UPPER
• Non-
Thais 450 USD for LOWER 500 USD for LOWER Total Seats Limited to 28
Eligibility Physical therapist
Required reading Mulligan,B Manual Therapy 5th edition
Course Expectations
At the conclusion of this course each participant is expected to
1. Have a good understanding of the theories and principles of the Mulligan Concept and how it is applied to the examination and treatment for spinal and peripheral Joint dysfunction.
2. Be able to examine, and correctly administer appropriate Mulligan techniques (and apply taping where required) to the following regions
Cervical spine Thoracic spine Shoulder
Elbow Wrist / Hand Lumbar spine
Hip Knee Ankle / Foot
3. Be able to instruct patients in the self mobilisation treatment for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines
4. Correctly apply taping when indicated to maintain positional correction and assist patients with self mobilisation
5. Be able to apply Mulligan techniques in relation to specific clinical presentations.
Course Contents
Course A: 2010 Mulligan Concepts: Upper quadrant
(8-9 March 2010 for 2 days):1. Introduction x Assumptions
1. Good knowledge of anatomy 2. Good knowledge of Biomechanics 3. Good knowledge of pathology
4. Familiar with the contraindications to manual therapy 5. Possess basic manual therapy skills
x Anatomy (peripheral and spinal)+ terminology overview x Mulligan Concepts: Theory, terminology and principles
x Basic biomechanics of articular motion and manual therapy treatments 2. Cervical spine
x Therapist NAGS
SNAGS
Neurodynamic Mobilisations
x Patient Self SNAGS
Fist traction 3. Thoracic spine
x Therapist NAGS
SNAGS
Reverse SNAGS Belt traction
x Patient Self SNAGS
4. Shoulder complex x Therapist
MWM – gleno-humeral and AC joint Elevation
Hand behind back x Patient
Exercise
5. Elbow
x Therapist
MWM – humero-radio-ulnar and humero-ulnar, Taping
x Patient Exercise
6. Wrist/hand x Therapist
MWM – radio-ulnar (distal), metacarpals, Phalanges Taping
x Patient Taping
Self mobilisation 7. Neck / Arm
x Therapist
Spine ‘mobilisation’ with arm movements x Patient
Self exercise 8. Some Clinical syndromes
Headaches Vertigo
Tennis Elbow
Participants will receive a certificate from the Mulligan Concept Teacher's Association (MCTA) certifying that they have attended and completed the required content for each course – Upper Quadrant and Lower Quadrant. These certificates are recognized internationally.
Participants who complete these 2 courses will need to complete follow-up course to be eligible to take the exam. For those who have successfully completed of the examination process, are recognized as Certified Mulligan Practitioners (CMP).
Course Contents
Course B: 2010 Mulligan Concepts: Lower Quadrant
(11-12 March 2010 for 2 days):1. Introduction x Assumptions
1. Good knowledge of anatomy 2. Good knowledge of Biomechanics 3. Good knowledge of pathology
4. Familiar with the contraindications to manual therapy 5. Possess basic manual therapy skills
x Anatomy (peripheral and spinal)+ terminology overview x Mulligan Concepts: Theory, terminology and principles
x Basic biomechanics of articular motion and manual therapy treatments 2. Lumbar spine
x Therapist SNAGS
Neurodynamic Mobilisations
x Patient Self SNAGS
Exercises – “Lion” Rotation 3. Hip
x Therapist
MWM – belt technique 4. Knee
x Therapist
MWM tibio-femoral, superior tibio-fibula joint Taping
x Patient Taping 5. Ankle / Foot
x Therapist
MWM tibio-fibular (distal), talo-crus Belt technique for plantar flexion Taping
x Patient Taping
6. Back / Leg x Therapist
Spine ‘mobilisation’ with leg movements x Patient
Self exercise
Bent Knee SLR 7. Some Clinical syndromes
Ankle ‘strains’
Participants will receive a certificate from the Mulligan Concept Teacher's Association (MCTA) certifying that they have attended and completed the required content for each course – Upper Quadrant and Lower Quadrant. These certificates are recognized internationally.
Participants who complete these 2 courses will need to complete follow-up course to be eligible to take the exam. For those who have successfully completed of the examination process, are recognized as Certified Mulligan Practitioners (CMP).
Registration Form 2010 Mulligan Course
Course A: 2010 Mulligan Concepts: Upper quadrant March 8-9, 2010
Course B: 2010 Mulligan Concepts: Lower Quadrant March 11-12, 2010
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University Thailand
Presented by:
Gaetano G. Milazzo
BSc(UNSW) GDPhysio(APA) GDManipTher (Curtin)
MBiomedE(UNSW) Consultant Manipulative Physiotherapist Vanue: Room 2-426
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Early (before 31st Jan 10) Late (1st-28th Feb 10) 10,000 THB for UPPER 11,000 THB for UPPER Thais
10,000 THB for LOWER 11,000 THB for LOWER 450 USD for UPPER 500 USD for UPPER Non-
Thais 450 USD for LOWER 500 USD for LOWER Registration fee included lunch and morning and afternoon breaks
Name: (BLOCK LETTER, as appear in your receipt)
Preferred Name: (BLOCK LETTER, as appear in your name badge) ________________________________________________
Year(s) of Physical Therapy practice ________________________
Area of specialist (or interested) ______________________________
Email address (for successful notification):
_________________________________________________________
Work Place & Unit:
_________________________________________________________
Do you have any health problem that prevent you from practice?
Please specific ___________________________________________
Phone no.: _________________(mobile)
Food:
halal food vegetarian food Thai food
Please specific if you have a special inquiry……….
Registration:
Early Bird: 31st January 2010
Deadline of Registration: 28th February 2010
Registration is limited to 28. Please register early.
Postmark Deadline for Early Fees- 31
stJanuary 2010
Method of payment: bank transfer only
Thais
ชื่อบัญชี: น.ส.ฐิติมา อิ่มจิตต
(The Mulligan concept 2010)ธนาคาร นครหลวงไทย สาขา มหาวิทยาลัยหัวเฉียวเฉลิมพระเกียรติ
บัญชีเงินฝากออมทรัพย เลขที่ 168-2-89417-0
Non-Thais BANK AYUDHYA BANGKOK (SWIFT: AYUDTHBK) Account name: Huachiew Chalermprakiet University Huachiew Chalermprakiet University subbranch Account number: 596-5-0000-1-6DS
Course fee:
• Course fee is subject to change.
• Course fee is to be paid within 2 weeks after booking in order to secure the seat.
• Course fee for successful registration is non-refundable.
• Course fee is fully refundable if seats are not available or the course is cancelled.
Please send registration and transfer slip with name of this course, name of registrant and contact telephone number on the back to:
Assist.Prof. Dr Pornratshanee Weerapong
Postal address
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University 18/18 Bangna-Trad km 18 Road Bangplee district Samutprakarn 10540
Thailand Email: [email protected] Fax : 66-2-3126413
Prerequisite Requirements
Attire: Wear loose, comfortable lab clothing (with long hair pulled back) Reading: Mulligan,B Manual Therapy 5th edition
….Books and belts are available for purchase at website….:
http://www.bmulligan.com/bookvideo/products.html#books
Accommodation:
The Ninth Place Serviced Residence
Telephone (662) 346-4567 Fax (662) 346-4600 Email [email protected]
Website: http://www.theninthplace.com/
Question or Inquiry
Course coordinator: Assist.Prof. Dr Pornratshanee Weerapong Email [email protected]
Mobile: 66-085-1154353
Office: 66-02-3126300 ext 1439 Fax: 66-02-3126413
Mulligan Institute website:
http://www.bmulligan.com/courses/courses_main.php
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University website: http://pt.hcu.ac.th/