MCTA-Accredited Course
LQ
Lower Quadrant
Mulligan Concept™ Mobilization With Movement™ for the lumbopelvic area, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Indicated for clinicians treating mechanical low back, hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain or dysfunction. This is an excellent course to start your Mulligan journey. The Intro course is not a pre-requisite.
Duration
2 days
CE credit
15+ CEU hours
Format
80% hands-on
Upcoming
6 dates
Next available
San Diego, CA
Jun 6, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
From $499
The curriculum
What you'll learn
- 01
A clinical reasoning framework for application of Mobilization With Movement™ (MWM's) to the lumbopelvic area, hip, knee, ankle, and foot.
- 02
Multiple techniques to assess and treat neurosensitivity of the lower quadrant.
- 03
Initiate MWM care based on patient irritability — appropriately intervening with non-weight-bearing to full-weight-bearing functional-movement MWMs. Understand progressions throughout patient care.
- 04
Follow-up HEPs, taping, and advice to help your MWMs stick.
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 LQ date is taught by an MCTA-accredited instructor who treats patients full-time.
Coverage
Cities where LQ runs
Host clinics across 10 states. Every city page lists upcoming dates, travel logistics, and nearby cross-links.
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Upcoming dates
Jun
6
San Diego, CA
Jun 6, 2026 — Jun 7, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
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$599
Jun
13
Phoenix, AZ
Jun 13, 2026 — Jun 14, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
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$499
Jun
27
Austin, TX
Jun 27, 2026 — Jun 28, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
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$499
Aug
22
Rockford, IL
Aug 22, 2026 — Aug 23, 2026 · with Jarrod Brian
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$499
Sep
12
Des Plaines, IL
Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 13, 2026 · with Jarrod Brian
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$499
Sep
19
Allentown, PA
Sep 19, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
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$499
Continuing education
Credit you can use
Every LQ 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.
Common questions
FAQ
- What does the Lower Quadrant Mulligan Concept course cover?
- The Lower Quadrant course at The Clinician Edge covers Mulligan Concept™ Mobilization With Movement™ for the lumbopelvic region, sacroiliac joint, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. The two-day weekend progresses through assessment and treatment for each region — SNAGs and NAGs for the lumbar spine, hip MWMs, patellofemoral techniques, talocrural MWMs for ankle dorsiflexion, and tibial rotation work. Every technique is built for immediate Monday-morning clinical use.
- Can I take Upper Quadrant before Lower Quadrant?
- Yes. The MCTA-accredited Mulligan Concept™ pathway lets clinicians take Lower Quadrant and Upper Quadrant in either order. Both are Step 1 of the CMP pathway. Whichever you complete first builds the reasoning foundation; the other adds the regional techniques without requiring a specific sequence.
- Is Lower Quadrant required for the CMP credential?
- Yes. Lower Quadrant is one of three core courses required for the Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) credential, alongside Upper Quadrant and Advanced Mulligan Techniques. Completing all three and passing the CMP examination earns the international CMP credential from the Mulligan Concept Teacher Association (MCTA), recognized in 40+ countries.
- How many CEU hours does Lower Quadrant award?
- Lower Quadrant awards 15+ CEU hours over 2 days. The Clinician Edge files for course-specific CEU approval by state and discipline; the registration page lists current approvals. CEU certificates are emailed within five business days of course completion.
- Do I need prior Mulligan Concept training to attend Lower Quadrant?
- No prior Mulligan training is required for Lower Quadrant. The course assumes a licensed-clinician baseline (PT, ATC, OT, DC, or equivalent international credential) but introduces MWM, SNAGs, and NAGs from first principles. Clinicians who want a softer on-ramp can take the optional Introduction to the Mulligan Concept first.
- What should I bring?
- Bring loose clinical attire suitable for partner labs, 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 (7th ed.) is recommended but not required.
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Lower Quadrant
Next available: San Diego, CA · Jun 6, 2026 · with Mark Thomson