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San Diego, CA – The Mulligan Concept™ Lower Quadrant Course

Oct 25, 2025 @ 8:00 am Oct 26, 2025 @ 1:30 pm PDT

MCTA Lower Quarter Course

Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques For Lower Quarter
This two-day course will present the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint as well as for the lower extremity.

  • PTs and PTAs will receive 13 CEU’s for those holding license in the state of California. For those residing outside of the state of California, please contact your state governing board to determine reciprocity for your state. All forms required to submit individually for CEU’s can be found on this website under Courses/CEU’s.
  • Approved ProvidorATs will receive 13 CEUs from the NATA Board of Certification CEU Provider P3566
  • Certificate of attendance for 13 hours of instruction is always given

Description

Spinal and Peripheral Manual Therapy Treatment Techniques For Lower Quarter

This two-day course will present the Mulligan approach to manual therapy for the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint as well as for the lower extremity. It will include 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 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.

Objectives

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

Course times may vary from below outline but content remains the same.

8:00-4:30 SATURDAY

7:30-1:30 SUNDAY

 

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.

Requirements

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

To facilitate your learning and preparation for the course, it is recommended that you purchase a mobilization belt, contact pad, and Brian Mulligan’s 7th edition textbook. Other tools to facilitate learning include video tutorials of the techniques presented in the courses. Click the product links below for information and purchase.

 

Faculty

Mark Thomson - MCTA
Mark Thomson

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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Reviews

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.”

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Details

Start:
Oct 25, 2025 @ 8:00 am PDT
End:
Oct 26, 2025 @ 1:30 pm PDT
Cost:
$499.00
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Organizer

Mark Thomson
Phone
1-619-997-8084
Email
markt619@icloud.com
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Instructor

Mark Thomson
3535 General Atomics Ct #100
San Diego, CA 92121 United States
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