Toledo, OH – The Mulligan Concept™ Lower Quadrant Course

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course the participant will be able to accurately:

• List 3 key components of Mobilization With Movement™ for the treatment of lower quarter.
• Demonstrate 3 ankle MWM techniques for ankle ROM impairment.
• Demonstrate 2 knee MWM techniques for ROM impairment.
• Demonstrate 3 hip MWM techniques for ROM impairment.
• List 2 indications for ankle and knee taping procedures to reinforce MWM techniques.
• Demonstrate 3 key variables that may need to be modified for pain-free effective MWM of the lower extremity, SI jt and lumbar spine.
• Demonstrate 3 manual techniques for the alleviation straight leg raise pain.
• 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 ROM.
• Cite at least 2 RCT studies that support ankle sprain MWM and taping.
• Cite at least 1 RCT studies that support the MWM approach to dorsiflexion loss of the ankle.
• integrate a combined proximal fibula AP MWM WITH a distal fibula AP MWM technique while the patient performs a squatting activity pain-free.

Outline

LOWER QUARTER

1:00PM-7:30PM FRIDAY

8:00AM-6:00PM SUNDAY

COURSE TIMES HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR THIS COURSE FROM SCHEDULE BELOW – CONTENT WILL BE THE SAME

DAY 1:

8:00-9:00 Sign in and Registration.  Pre-test.  Introduction, theory, guidelines for practical application of Mobilization With Movement (MWM’s):  CROCKS and PILL

9:00-10:00 Toes/Feet demo & lab: 1st MCP, metatarsals, tarsals, plantar fasciitis & taping techniques

10:00-10:15 Morning Break

10:15-10:30 Ankle Lecture: literature evidence for evaluation and treatment of ankle sprain and dorsiflexion pain and/or mobility loss.

10:30-12:00 Ankle demonstration & lab practice: talocrural and proximal/distal tibia/fibular joint & taping.

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-2:30 Knee demonstration & lab: Literature evidence for evaluation and treatment. MWM’s & taping.

2:30-2:45 Afternoon Break

2:45-4:30 Literature evidence for evaluation and treatment of Hip. Demonstration and lab practice: Mobilization with Movement and self management strategies.

Day 2:

7:30-8:30 Review of Day 1 topics and treatments. CMP exam requirements. Hip demonstration and lab practice continued: weight bearing techniques.

8:30-9:30 Lumbar demo & lab practice: Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAG’s)  in sitting, standing, quadruped, prone.

9:30-9:45 Morning Break

9:45-12:00 Lumbar demo & lab practice continued.  Self SNAG’s, SLR techniques, HEP

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-3:00 Lumbopelvic demo & lab practice: innominate & sacral techniques, weight bearing / non weight bearing, taping & HEP.

3:00-3:30 Practical review session. Post course test.

Wear loose, comfortable lab clothes. Bring mobilization belts, mobilization pads, if available.

CANCELLATION POLICIES:

Individual Participant Cancellation Policy:All cancellations must be submitted with written notice and received 14 days prior to the course date. Refunds, minus an administrative fee of $50.00, are provided if cancellation is received in this timeframe. No refunds will be issued if notice is received less than 14 days before the course. If written notice is provided at any time prior to the start of the course, or within 1 week after, full course tuition may be transferred to another Mulligan Concept ™ course within 1 year without the administrative fee. Mulligan Concept ™ Teacher’s Association (MCTA) Right to cancel: The MCTA and its teachers reserve the right to cancel any course prior to the course date due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event that this should occur, individual tuition fees will be returned in full (though life can be unpredictable, we will do everything in our power to avoid such a cancellation < 28 days before the course). However, the NA-MCTA and its teachers will not be held responsible for airline tickets, hotel reservations, or any other travel or personal expenses incurred by the registrant. The NA-MCTA will make every attempt to contact you as soon as possible in the event a course must be canceled. Please consider this policy before making your travel arrangements.

Host Cancellation Policy:In the event that the host facility must cancel, 4 weeks notice must be given in writing to the course instructor. This will allow sufficient time to notify all registered participants.

Mark Thomson – DPT, FAAOMPT, OCS, CMP, MCTA
Dr. Thomson earned his BS in Physiological Science from UCLA in 1992. He graduated from UCSF/SFSU with an MPT degree in 1995. Mark graduated from the Kaiser Permanente Manual Therapy Fellowship in Los Angeles, CA in 2000. In 2005, he earned his tDPT from Temple University. Mark is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and APTA Orthopedic Section member. Mark’s clinical practice is currently at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, where he works as a Clinical Specialist and treats outpatient orthopedic patients full time. Since 2010, he has also worked as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Saint Augustine in San Diego within the Physical Therapy Doctoral Program, teaching courses in Spinal Manipulation, Extremity Manipulation, and Orthopedics. Before becoming a Mulligan teacher in 2014, Mark was a Mulligan Concept ™ Teacher’s Association teaching assistant and Certified Mulligan Practitioner for 10 years and has been involved with teaching short and long-term Maitland manual therapy courses since 1999 with excellent course reviews. Dr. Thomson is a clinical faculty member in the Kaiser Southern California Orthopedic Residency program, and thoroughly enjoys mentoring several residents every year. He practices an integrated style of manual therapy, focusing on passive and active mobilization techniques and exercise, with a commitment to continual analytical assessment. Mark is currently the North American Mulligan Concept ™ Regional Manager.

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Student Reviews & Testimonials

“Mark was very well prepared, informational, dynamic and entertaining! Nice mix of lecture, lab, and instruction”

“Mark was knowledgeable, approachable, and presented the information in a fun way.”

“Mark was excellent. Great with listening to questions, working with each table for demo. Good examples with class participants. The whole weekend was interesting with good time allotted for each technique. Good organization.”

“Mark Thomson is a knowledgeable instructor, information was VERY relevant and he gave many clinical pearls. He is well versed in subject material, entertaining, passionate and engaging.  I loved the case scenarios and the fact he brought in the research.”