The Mulligan Concept by Josef Andersen

2 part course presenting the MULLIGAN™ approach to manual therapy for the Cervical and Thoracic spine as well as for the upper extremity. Second part focusing on the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint as well as for the lower extremity.

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Course Overview

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 lectures, 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 lectures, 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. 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.

Advanced Course

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, instructions in the use of Pain Release Phenomenon techniques and compression techniques is presented. It will include lectures, 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.

Course Instructor

Josef M Andersen

Master of Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy

University of Melbourne

University of South Australia

International second opinion clinician

Member of the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association (MCTA) since 2008

Former European manager MCTA 2012-2017

Founder of MWM IN SPORTS (MWMS)

Josef is one of the most experienced International manual therapy teachers with a specialty in the Mulligan Concept, Sports manual therapy, Headache and concussion, shoulder, and upper limb functional therapy.

Course Objectives

After completing the Mulligan Concept™ Manual Therapy Upper Quadrant Course, students will be able to successfully:

List three essential components of Mobilization With Movement™ for effective therapy of the upper quarter.
Exhibit three shoulder Mobilization with Movement™ methods for shoulder elevation impairment.
Present two elbow Mobilization with Movement™ procedures for loss of motion and lateral elbow pain.
Name two indications for wrist/hand taping methods for the proximal row of carpals and metacarpals for enhancing a Mobilization with Movement™ technique.
Name no less than two randomized controlled trial studies that support cervical snags for headaches and dizziness.
Reference at least two studies that support Mobilization with Movement™ for lateral elbow pain.
Display three manual techniques used in the Mulligan Concept™ for alleviating cervicogenic headaches.

Upon completion of the Mulligan Concept™ Manual Therapy Lower Quadrant Course, the participant will be able to effectively:

Name three key components of Mobilization with Movement™ for the treatment of the lower quarter.
Exhibit three ankle Mobilization with Movement™ approaches for ankle impairment.
Display three hip Mobilization with Movement™ techniques.
Demonstrate three knee Mobilization with Movement™ techniques.
List two indications for knee and ankle taping methods to reinforce Mobilization with Movement™ techniques.
Present three key variables that may require modification for delivering pain-free, yet effective Mobilization with Movement™

Upon completion of the Mulligan Concept™ Advanced Course, students will be able to:

List two indications and two clinical rules for the utilization of Pain Release Phenomenon techniques (PRP’s) and compression techniques.
Exhibit three ankle Mobilization with Movement™ methods for ankle range-of-motion impairment.
Display two knee Mobilization with Movement™ techniques for range-of-motion impairments.
Incorporate a combined proximal/distal Mobilization with Movement™ method on the lower leg when faced with findings consistent with lower leg dysfunction after an ankle sprain.
Display one advanced Mobilization with Movement™ combination that may be used for medial knee pain.
Exhibit five manual approaches for the alleviation of straight leg raise pain.
Illustrate central and unilateral manual SNAG methods for pain-free improvement of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic range of motion.
Reveal three shoulder Mobilization with Movement™ approaches to shoulder-elevation impairment.
Display three manual approaches for mitigating cervicogenic headaches and dizziness.

Certified Mulligan Practitioner Exam

At Knowledge Bridge Est., we offer the Certified Mulligan Practitioner Exam. Becoming a CMP offers clinicians two main advantages.

Our CMP’s act as a referral source for clinicians and individuals looking for treatment from a Mulligan trained practitioner. Clinicians who qualify as a CMP will be able to have their names included on the BMulligan.com website.

The CMP certification process can help clinicians who are interested in having their expertise and aptitude in the Mulligan Concept™ assessed by offering a peer review/examination opportunity.

Certification Criteria

The CMP exam consists of two parts: the manual skills examination and the didactic knowledge test. Once both exam portions have been successfully completed, these clinicians will be acknowledged as Certified Mulligan Practitioners.

Requirements for Exam

For participants to be eligible to take the Certified Mulligan Practitioner Exam, they must first complete the following courses:

Upper Quadrant Course
Lower Quadrant Course
Advanced Course

Previous clinical knowledge is highly encouraged. The Mulligan Concept™ Teacher’s Association expects that those who have undergone the necessary coursework and carry clinical experience in the Mulligan Concept™ will be able to complete the exam successfully. Individuals who have not been regularly incorporating the Mobilization With Movement™ methods and utilizing Brian Mulligan’s text as a source for obtaining a deeper understanding of the Mulligan Concept™ may discover the CMP credentialing exam to be difficult.

All CMPs need to meet the conditions and requirements set forth by the Mulligan Concept™ Teacher’s Association to be included as a Certified Mulligan Practitioner. To preserve CMP status and listing in our directory, clinicians are expected to retain ethical and professional conduct to the highest standard. Additionally, they will continue to promote the goal of the International Mulligan Concept™ Teacher’s Association.