Freehold, NJ – 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 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.

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

Two Day Course 8:00AM – 4:00PM both days (13 hours)(BOC ATC CEU Provider P3566)

Instruction in the MWM concept with lecture, demonstration and lab practice

DAY 1:

• 8:00-9:00 Introduction, Case reports, theory and pre test
• 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 eval and rx of ankle sprain and dorsiflexion
• 10:30-12:00 Ankle demo & lab practice: talocrural, distal tib/fib jt, DF, PF, ankle sprains & taping
• 12:00-1:00 Lunch
• 1:00-2:30 Knee demo & lab: Belt & IR MWMs, Squeeze tech for meniscus, proximal tib/fib, & taping
• 2:30-2:45 Afternoon Break
• 2:45-4:00 Hip demonstration and lab practice: flexion, extension, rotation non-weight bearing techniques

Day 2:

• 8:00-9:00 Hip demonstration and lab practice: weight bearing techniques
• 9:00-10:00 Lumbar demo & lab practice: SNAGs for flexion, extension, side bending & rotation.
• 10:00-10:15 Morning Break
• 10:15-12:00 Lumbar demo & lab practice: self SNAGs, SLR techs, SNAGS with SLR, HEP
• 12:00-1:00 Lunch
• 1:00-2:30 SI jt demo & lab practice: ilium & sacral techniques, wt bearing / non wt bearing, taping & HEP.
• 2:30-2:45 Afternoon Break
• 2:45-3:30 Thoracic demo & lab practice: SNAGs for rotation, flexion, SB, ext, belt traction, HEP
• 3:30-4:00 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.

Dr. Mikos established Quinnipiac Physical Therapy in 1996 with a focus on providing the most comprehensive approach to manual therapy in the region.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 1990 and then went on to receive his Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic from University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic in 1996.  In 1998, David became an accredited teacher in the Mulligan Concept ® Teachers Association, which teaches a non-thrust mobilization technique emphasizing immediate restoration of pain free movement.  David has continued to teach this concept nationally.