Principles of Mulligan MWM
The Physiotherapy treatment of musculoskeletal injuries has progressed from its foundation in remedial gymnastics and active exercise to therapist-applied passive physiological movements and on to therapist-applied accessory techniques. The Brian Mulligan concept of mobilizations with movement (MWMS) in the extremities and sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGS) in the spine are the logical continuance of this evolution with the concurrent application of both therapist applied accessory and patient generated active physiological movements.
In the application of manual therapy techniques, Physiotherapists acknowledge that contraindications to treatment exist and should be respected at all times. Although always guided by the basic rule of never causing pain, therapist choosing to make use of SNAGS in the spine and MWMs in the extremities must still know and abide by the basic rules of application of manual therapy techniques.
Learn more about the Mulligan Concept of MWM here.
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I think what I was surprised about the most was how easily I could make a change in ROM without any pain. I was dealing with tennis elbow when I came on the course and Jim actually used me for the tennis elbow demonstration, so I was able to feel the difference in my pain free grip immediately.”
– Thomas P.
“This was a cool course. I like how Jack didn’t put one treatment approach against another. It’s the first time I’ve been on a course that helped me understand how to integrate the new techniques from the Mulligan Concept with all my current skills so that everything works together. Just want to say thanks Jack, really great course!”
– Amrita D.