Book Information MANUAL THERAPY - "NAGS", "SNAGS" "MWMS" etc. by BRIAN R. MULLIGAN,FNZSP (Hon), Dip MT The 5th edition of the book includes new information relative to scapuloclavicular and sacroiliac joint MWMS, and includes a quick-reference index. The NEW book by Brian Mulligan "Self Treatments for Back, Neck and Limbs - A New Approach" These resources are filled with simple, immediately useful, time-conservative techniques, including: Weight-bearing mobilizations Straight-forward procedures for spinal and extremity movement loss Unique self-management tools to teach your patients Two new, easy to apply concepts in treatment: "Mobilizations With Movement" and "Pain Release Phenomenon Techniques"   These will be some of the most valuable tools you have as an effective manual therapist! "NAGS" is the name given to oscillatory, weight-bearing mobilizations which can be applied to the facet joints between Cervical 2 and Thoracic 3. It has become an acronym for Natural Apophyseal Glides. "SNAGS" is an acronym for "Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides". SNAGS are useful as a treatment for the cervical, thoracis and lumbar spine. "MWMS"are techniques that combine sustained accessory mobilizations with physiologic movement, and can be applied to the ribs, SI joint and throughout the extremities. If you have attended any of the seminars, you have seen these principles in action. Now you can have your own reference tools to compliment your library. Click on the Order button at the bottom of the page to access the form.

Some Sources for Materials/Courses Courses: Introduction, Upper Quadrant, Lower Quadrant and Follow-up; Customized in-services: Northeast Seminars, (800) 272-2044 Videos: "The Cervical Spine", "The Thoracic & Lumbar Spine", "MWMs"mobilization straps: OPTP, (800) 367-7393 Kendall Wet-Pruf tape: Dynamedics, (800) 298-8302 5th edition books, Self Treatment books, belts: phone (541) 899-8179 - fax (541) 899-0244 The international Mulligan Concept website: www.bmulligan.com Seminars with a focus on golf, combining the Mulligan Concept with Function: www.functionalgolflinks.com Mulligan Concept Reference & Home Exercise DVDs & CD-ROMs: http://www.iTherapies.com A website for the Mulligan Concept in Canada http://www.canzed.on.ca Instructional CDs http://www.mulliganpractitioner.com

The Mulligan Concept Teacher's Association The Mulligan Concept Teacher's Association is a group of physical therapy teachers of manipulative/manual therapy who are accredited to teach the Mulligan concept. They are listed at www.bmulligan.com. These teachers are trained in manipulative/manual therapy up to a standard set by IFOMT (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy, etc.) Their goals are: To ensure teachers and teaching are of a high caliber. To promote research into Mulligan Concept techniques. To teach the concepts to other physiotherapists worldwide. To accredit International teachers in the Mulligan Concept. The North American region of the Mulligan Concept Teacher's Association is a recognized section of the international MCTA organization. It is comprised of accredited teachers who work collaboratively to provide high quality courses in the U.S. and Canada. The members are: Amy Bennett, Pat Black, Rick Crowell, Mike Dufresne, Geoff Foat, Brian Folk, Frank Gargano, David Mikos, Jack Miller, Julie Paolino, Shelly Quirk, Don Reordan (Regional Manager) and Russell Woodman. For more information about the MCTA, contact the international Mulligan Concept website at www.bmulligan.com, or Don Reordan at (541) 899-8179, or write: NAMCTA Regional Office 635 N. 5th Street Jacksonville, Oregon 97530 541-899-8179

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