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INTRO

Introduction to the Mulligan Concept

An entry-level introduction to the Mulligan Concept™ that takes material from the Upper and Lower Quadrants to expose the beginner to Mobilization With Movement™ and the clinical reasoning behind it. This course is not a required course in the CMP Pathway.

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  • Duration

    2 days

  • CE credit

    15+ CEU hours

  • Format

    80% hands-on

  • Upcoming

    1 dates

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Tacoma, WA

Jun 12, 2026 · with Mark Thomson

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650+ MWM courses delivered

The curriculum

What you'll learn

  • 01

    Understand the Mulligan Concept's principles and PILL response

  • 02

    Identify when and where MWMs are indicated

  • 03

    Apply foundational MWMs to common upper- and lower-extremity conditions

  • 04

    Communicate the concept and its evidence base to patients and peers

Pedagogy

How it's taught

Two-day in-person course. Hands-on lab time is interspersed throughout both days and exceeds 80% of contact hours.

  • Live patient demos

    Each technique is shown on a real patient before you practice it.

  • Coached partner labs

    80% of class time is hands-on with instructor coaching at every station.

  • Case discussions

    Small-group case workshops anchor the technique back to clinical reasoning.

  • Take-home protocols

    You leave with taping strategies and a clear plan for clinical integration.

Your instructors

Clinicians who still see patients

Every INTRO date is taught by an MCTA-accredited instructor who treats patients full-time.

Coverage

Cities where INTRO runs

Host clinics across 1 states. Every city page lists upcoming dates, travel logistics, and nearby cross-links.

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Continuing education

Credit you can use

Every INTRO date counts toward your state and national continuing-education requirements.

15+ CEU hours

  • Physical Therapists

    Approved for state PT continuing-education renewal in your state. We provide your CEU certificate by email within 48 hours of course completion.

  • Athletic Trainers

    Nationally approved by the BOC. Recognized for ATC renewal in every state.

  • Chiropractors & DOs

    Most state chiropractic boards accept Mulligan Concept™ manual-therapy CEUs. Confirm with your state board.

  • CMP Pathway

    Counts as one step toward the international Certified Mulligan Practitioner registry.

After this course

Recommended next

Continue the pathway

Upper Quadrant →

Mulligan Concept™ Mobilization With Movement™ for the cervical and thoracic spines, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Indicated for clinicians treating cervicogenic headaches, and pain or dysfunction of the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and entire upper extremity. This is an excellent course to start your Mulligan journey. The Intro course is not a pre-requisite.

Common questions

FAQ

Who is this Introduction to the Mulligan Concept course for?
The Introduction to the Mulligan Concept™ course at The Clinician Edge is for clinicians new to Mobilization With Movement™ — physical therapists, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, and chiropractors who want a hands-on primer before committing to the full Upper or Lower Quadrant courses. It uses material drawn from both quadrants to expose attendees to the clinical reasoning behind MWM, with roughly 80% supervised partner-lab time. No prior Mulligan Concept training is required.
Is the Intro course required before Upper or Lower Quadrant?
No. The Introduction to the Mulligan Concept™ is optional, not a prerequisite. Clinicians may go straight into Upper Quadrant or Lower Quadrant — those are the official Step 1 courses of the MCTA-accredited CMP pathway. The Intro course is offered for clinicians who want a lower-commitment first exposure to MWM before scheduling a full quadrant weekend.
How many CEU hours does this course award?
The Introduction to the Mulligan Concept™ awards 15+ CEU hours over 2 days. The Clinician Edge files for course-specific CEU approval by state and discipline; see the registration page for the current jurisdiction and certifying-body list. CEU certificates are emailed within five business days of course completion.
Does the Intro course count toward the CMP credential?
No. Only the four core Mulligan Concept™ courses — Upper Quadrant, Lower Quadrant, Advanced Mulligan Techniques, and the CMP examination — count toward the Certified Mulligan Practitioner credential. The Intro is a primer for clinicians new to MWM; it builds the reasoning foundation, but the credentialing clock starts with Upper or Lower Quadrant.
What should I bring to the course?
Bring loose clinical attire suitable for partner labs (you will be both clinician and patient throughout the weekend), a notebook, and a water bottle. The Clinician Edge provides all manual-therapy supplies — Mulligan belts, mobilization straps, taping materials where relevant. Brian Mulligan's Manual Therapy Textbook is recommended but not required.
How are the labs structured?
Roughly 80% of every Clinician Edge course is supervised partner-lab time. After a short technique demo, attendees pair up and practice on each other while an MCTA-accredited instructor circulates to coach hand placement, glide direction, and patient cueing. The Intro course follows the same model with simpler technique progressions so first-time MWM clinicians can absorb the reasoning before stacking complexity.

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