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This is a presentation of Brian Mulligan’s Mobilization with Movement (MWM) approach to musculoskeletal problems in the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow.

Description

This is a presentation of Brian Mulligan’s Mobilization with Movement (MWM) approach to musculoskeletal problems in the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow. These manual therapy treatment techniques will be described and demonstrated by Brian Mulligan with Don Reordan and Julie Paolino of the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association. The course includes examples of MWM for differential diagnosis as well as treatment, home exercise techniques and taping. It covers possible treatment interventions for loss of finger, wrist or elbow motion, loss of supination/pronation and lateral elbow pain with gripping or wrist extension (tennis elbow). The guidelines and indications necessary to apply the techniques are presented in a verbal and visual format. The intended result is immediate enhancement of assessment and treatment skills applicable to the upper extremity joints utilizing Mobilization with Movement techniques.

Course Details

Instructor(s)

Course Length

Platform

Details

Run Time: 2 hours

Attendee: Physical Therapists, PTA’s, Students, Athletic Trainers

Required Equipment: Personal Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone with access to Broadband Internet (<1.4 mbps)

Examination: 20-question test. Passing grade of 70% or higher required for certificate

Course Evaluation: Yes

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Workbook/Handout: Yes

Continuing Education State Approvals;
New York State Education Board approved for CE hours for PTs and PTAs and that covers the following states due to reciprocity; AL, AZ, AR, DE, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MA, MI, MT, NE, NH, NY, NC, ND, OR, SC, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY

Outline

Module I

Unit 01: Introduction
Unit 02: MWM Principles
Unit 03: MWM for Fingers
Unit 04: MWM for Metacarpals
Unit 05: MWM for Wrist
Unit 06: MWM for Forearm
Unit 07: MWM for Elbow
Unit 08: MWM for Lateral Epicondylalgia “Tennis Elbow”
Unit 09: Home Therapies & Conclusion

Final Test

Certificate of Completion

Course Evaluation

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this class, you should be able to:

  • Summarize the concept of Mobilization with Movement (MWM) along with its technique guidelines
  • Describe MWM techniques for the the hand, wrist, and elbow

Behavioral Objectives

  1. Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to explain 3 contra-indications for an MWM in a patient with extremity pain.
  2. Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to design a protocol utilizing an MWM with proper handling technique, for a patient with pain and loss of motion in a PIP joint.
  3. Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to develop a treatment plan using a MWM for a patient with scaphoid pain during wrist extension or flexion.

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