Movement Specialist Mychal Manning, DPT, of Compass Physical Therapy recently added another valuable tool to her medical treatment bag when she attended a course on The Mulligan Concept. This simple yet effective hands-on technique addresses musculoskeletal disorders with pain-free, manual joint “repositioning” techniques to restore function and alleviate pain.
"Patients quickly find that a small change in joint or fascial position can drastically improve their range of motion for better daily functioning,” says Mychal, “and ultimately helps them return to their prior level of function sooner.”
Common indications for this approach include:
Pain of a non-inflammatory nature
Acute pain from injury
Loss of motion due to arthritic conditions
Post-surgical conditions causing loss of pain-free movement, e.g. post-scope conditions and spinal surgery
Headaches due to neck problems
Dizziness associated with neck problems
Jaw or TMJ pain and movement restrictions
Acute to chronic ankle sprains
“Tennis elbow” or lateral elbow pain
The entire staff at Compass Physical Therapy has been excited to learn more from Mychal about this particular technique because it meets so many of our standards for quality care:
Unlike many passive manual therapies, the practitioner and patient work together to reposition the joint. We prefer a team approach with both patient and practitioner.
This active approach improves patient body awareness and many individuals can continue with self-treatment at home.
The results can be quick and long-lasting, leading to faster recovery times.
If you are curious if the Mulligan Concept may work for you, contact the office today to schedule an appointment.
Mychal shares new Mulligan Concept skills with the Compass PT Crew .