Rochester, MN – The Mulligan Concept™ Lower Quadrant Course – Private Course

Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques For Lower Quadrant

This two-day in-person course includes lectures, patient demonstrations, and ample lab time. Participants will receive in-depth instruction highlighting the application of Mobilization With Movement™.

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 using pain-free manual therapy forces within the treatment plane of a joint to help restore ROM, function, and abolition of pain.

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 the lower quadrant.
• 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, SIJ, and lumbar spine. 
• Demonstrate 3 manual techniques for the alleviation of straight leg raise pain.
• Demonstrate 2 manual techniques for the alleviation of SIJ 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

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM SATURDAY

7:30 AM – 1:30 PM SUNDAY

DAY 1: 

7:45-8:00  Sign-in and Registration.

8:00-9:30  Pre-test. Introduction, theory, guidelines for practical application of Mobilization With Movement (MWM’s): CROCKS and PILL. First MWM Distal Tibia/Fibula.

930-9:45   Break

9:45-10:30 Toes/Feet demo & lab: 1st MCP, metatarsals, tarsals, cuboid, plantar fasciitis

10:30-11:30 Ankle Lecture: literature evidence for evaluation and treatment of ankle sprain dorsiflexion and plantar flexion pain and/or mobility loss

11:30-12:00 Ankle & Foot Taping demonstration & lab practice

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-1:30: Taping Continued; Review and Morning Q&A.

1:30 -3:00 Knee demonstration & lab: Literature evidence for evaluation and treatment. Flexion and Extension MWM for Tibiofemoral lateral, medial, AP, and rotational; self-management strategies HEP & taping practice

3:00-3:15  Afternoon Break

3:15-3:45  Squeeze Technique lecture, literature evidence, demonstrate, and lab practice

3:45-5:00  Evaluation and treatment of Hip. Demonstration and lab practice: Mobilization with Movement NWB flexion, IR, and WB fl, abd, ext.

5:00-5:30    MWM Mechanisms Discussion, Review, Q&A, Technique Round Robin

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.

7:30-7:45   Review of Day 1 topics & techniques. CMP Exam requirements. 

7:45-8:30   Hip Belt Traction demonstration and lab practice.

8:30-9:30   Lumbar Spine SLR techniques – BLR, Traction, 2 leg rotation

9:30-9:45   Break

9:45-10:15 Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SLR pain below the knee (SMLWM) demonstration & lab practice.

10:15-11:15  Demonstration & lab practice Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAG’s) in sitting, standing, quadruped, and prone.

11:15-12:00  Lumbar Spine self-management HEP: self SNAG’s & sitting posture

12:00-12:15  Break 

12:15-1:10    SIJ and Lumbopelvic demonstration & lab practice: innominate & sacral techniques, weight-bearing / non-weight bearing, taping & HEP.

1:10 – 1:30    Review, Post Test, Q&A, Technique Round Robin & Closing

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

CANCELLATION POLICIES:

Participant Cancellations
If participants need to cancel their registration, they may transfer their tuition to any other Mulligan Concept course within a year, as long as the course instructor is notified within 24 hours of the start of the course.

If the instructor is notified at least 30 days before the start of the course, the participant may transfer to any other Mulligan Concept course within a year, or be refunded 50% of their registration fee.

Please consider these policies before booking your course.

NA-MCTA Teacher Right to Cancel
The NA-MCTA lead teacher, and its teachers, reserve the right to cancel any course before the course date due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event that this should occur, your tuition fee will be returned in full. 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. MWMUSA 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 Facility / Venue:
If 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.

Jarrod Brian PT, OCS, CMP, CSMT, TPS, MCTA

Jarrod earned his B.S. in Athletic Training/Education from Southern Illinois University in 2001. He received his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the Mayo School of Health Sciences in 2003. Jarrod is an APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and APTA Orthopedic Section member.

Jarrod became a Certified Mulligan Practitioner in 2007 and has assisted in teaching Mulligan Concept^TM courses since 2009.  He holds certifications from The International Spine and Pain Institute for manual therapy and pain science.  Further, he has an extensive background in various manual therapy methods, functional dry-needling, and movement assessment systems.

Currently, Jarrod is employed at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, MN. He treats various outpatient physical therapy conditions utilizing a multimodal, patient-centered approach.  He believes the most successful care occurs at the confluence of patient education, well-timed manual therapy, and focused exercise while attempting to understand each unique patient’s goals, lifestyle, and environment.

When not practicing, Jarrod enjoys reading, fitness, and spending time with his family and local church.