THE MULLIGAN CONCEPT (MC)

The MC of mobilizations with movement (MWM) was developed by Brian R. Mulligan, a prominent figure in manual therapy from Wellington, New Zealand. Mulligan s unique clinical experience and insight led to the discovery of MWM that he generously shared with thousands of professionals during his career.  In 1995 Mulligan  established the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association(MCTA) to extend his educational reach globally through selected experienced manual therapists. These are recognized as MCTA members, accredited to teach the MC.

With numerous accolades acknowledging his significant contributions to physiotherapy and manual therapy, Mulligan’s work has had a lasting impact on the field. In many countries, Mulligan courses are the most attractive to newly graduated and experienced physiotherapists.
Likewise, it is now a fact that any professional clinic will favor knowledge of the mulligan concept when considering new employments.
In Denmark and the UAE, knowledge of the ( MC) is considered mandatory in any job application to clinics.

In summary, the Mulligan Concept represents a significant progression in manual therapy, highlighting the crucial role of active patient engagement and the integration of movement with mobilization techniques. As the Mulligan Concept continues to evolve, it remains a leading method in contemporary physiotherapy, empowering countless individuals to achieve improved mobility and reduced pain.

Today, the MCTA comprises approximately 50 accredited teachers across more than 22 countries.

Josef M Andersen & The Mulligan Concept

Josef M. Andersen is one of the most experienced and innovative teachers within the MCTA, Josef worked closely with Brian R. Mulligan since 2006 until Mulligan retired in 2018. Josef joined lecturing with Brian Mulligan and other prominent lectures in the USA and across Europe and had the privilege of having Brian Mulligan as a mentor and close friend.

Since joining the MCTA in 2008, Josef managed to promote the MC in more than 20 countries and educated thousands of physiotherapists and manual therapists worldwide. Josef also educated several current teachers who joined the MCTA in recent years.

His students in many countries like Denmark, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Jordan, Tunisia…are currently key figures as most prominent practitioners in their respective countries, some are currently personal physiotherapists for world leaders and top professional sports figures.

His unique emphasis on clinical reasoning and clinical efficacy with a particular emphasis on enhancing patient outcomes has drawn students from across the world to join his live courses.

Besides his role as an educator, Josef M. Andersen innovative nature has played a vital part in advancing the Mulligan Concept, inspiring researchers and advancing technical aspects of the original techniques.

He developed the application of the MC for sports injuries, a specialized course that is now offered in many countries and received the exceptional feedback from colleagues worldwide. He also developed multiple authentic methods, assessment and treatment techniques .

He developed unique clinical tests and treatment techniques for multiple regions including the cervical spine, wrist, shoulder, ribcage, hip and ankle. His efforts contributed to the refinement of techniques and the development of new applications that enhance the effectiveness of treatment for both practitioners and their patients.

Throughout his critical views and dedication to clinical effectiveness, keeping alertness to pits and falls in evidence-based practice ensured his course participants up to date knowledge of the latest advancements, enabling them to provide high-quality and well balanced evidence informed care.

Josef is quoted internationally for the following statements

‘Mulligans MWM is the future of manual therapy’

‘Mulligan is manual therapy that makes sense’