The Mulligan Concept:
Upper Quadrant Course
Become The Manual Therapist Clinicians Trust With Upper Quadrant Pain
This two-day course presents a comprehensive and hands-on exploration of the MULLIGAN™ approach to manual therapy for the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and upper extremity. Through a blend of lecture, live patient demonstrations, and focused lab time, participants will learn to apply Mobilization With Movement (MWM) techniques in a clinical framework that emphasizes immediate functional change and pain-free outcomes. The MWM approach provides a skill-dependent, patient-centered intervention that restores joint and soft tissue function through precise, pain-free mobilizations and active patient movement. The course is rooted in the current concepts in neurophysiology, pain science and motor retraining to support clinical reasoning and lasting functional results.
Are CEU Credits Included?
Yes, most states and courses include CEU credits. Please check out our CEU page to learn more about your state and what is included!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the theoretical principles
underlying the Mulligan Concept, including pain-free mobilization with movement (MWM) and the concept of positional fault correction and neurophysiological mechanism in the upper quadrant.
Identify key anatomical structures
and neuromuscular relationships relevant to Mulligan techniques for the cervical spine, thoracic spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
Demonstrate accurate patient assessment skills
to determine indications, contraindications for appropriate selection and delivery of Mulligan techniques for upper quadrant conditions.
Perform Mulligan Mobilization with Movement (MWM) techniques
for the shoulder and elbow with correct therapist and patient positioning and appropriate force application.
Demonstrate the use of taping and self-treatment strategies
consistent with the Mulligan Concept to reinforce carryover between clinical sessions for the wrist and elbow.
Discuss current research evidence
from the past 5 years supporting the efficacy and safety of the Mulligan Concept in managing upper quadrant musculoskeletal conditions.
This course is designed for clinicians seeking to sharpen their manual therapy skills while evolving toward a neurologically-informed, patient centered model of care.
UPCOMING UPPER QUADRANT COURSES
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Course Agenda & Requirements
1. Course Times
Upper Quadrant Course is typically held on Saturdays from 8am to 5:30pm and Sundays from 7:30am to 1:00pm. For full agenda information click below:
2. Required Courses
There are no prerequisite courses required in order to attend the Upper Quadrant Course.
3. Clothing/Attire
Wear loose, comfortable lab clothes that allow complete access to the Thoracic, Cervical and Upper Extremities during the training. .
COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS
To facilitate your learning, preparation for the course and to be ready to treat on Monday morning, it is recommended that you purchase a mobilization belt, contact pad, and Brian Mulligan's 7th edition textbook. You have the option to purchase a full color course manual. A downloadable PDF version is included with your registration.
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