Mulligan concept
The Mulligan concept is a therapy in which movements are combined with mobilizing techniques. This method should not hurt and should give immediate results.
In addition to the Mulligan concept, we also offer other treatment options. For an overview of our treatments click below.
Mulligan concept
The Mulligan concept, named after New Zealand physiotherapist Brian Mulligan, is taught during a six-day course for certified physiotherapists. A wide variety of mobilization techniques are taught. In our practice, five physiotherapists have completed this course. Each location has at least one physiotherapist who can treat you according to the Mulligan concept.
The MULLIGAN™ concept is a method used by us to mobilize pain-free. The method is based on a so-called 'tracking problem'. As a metaphor you can think of a drawer in a cupboard that does not slide smoothly. Finding the track is often a matter of a subtle adjustment of the position of the drawer, after which opening and closing occurs without friction. By grinding in this corrected movement painlessly in a joint, the normal pattern is restored. This phenomenon often leads to a rapid and lasting recovery of joint function.
The MULLIGAN™ concept is not suitable for all problems, but it is suitable for many complaints of the musculoskeletal system: knee, ankle, hip, shoulder, back, arm, wrist and hand. You may have stumbled or made a wrong move. You can't see anything on X-rays or scans, but you still experience pain when you move. Sometimes the complaint has been going on for years - sometimes only a few days. If a joint does not track properly, the MULLIGAN™ concept method often yields a lot of results and is generally quick.
How does it work?
1
Intake
During the intake, your physical problem will be mapped out on the basis of an interview and a physical examination.
2
Treatment
During a treatment according to the Mulligan concept, the corrective action of the physiotherapist and the active movement of the affected joint are combined. The duration of the treatment is approximately 30 minutes.
3
Homework exercises
After a treatment you will receive homework exercises to optimize the effect of the treatment.
4
Follow-up appointment
If necessary, a follow-up appointment will be made. During this appointment there will be a short evaluation and - if necessary - treated again according to the Mulligan concept. The homework exercises can be adjusted if necessary.
All treatments
Running analysis
During the gait analysis, your old shoes will be assessed. You have to walk up and down in front of the camera a few times to film and analyze your walking pattern. You then walk barefoot in front of the camera several times and, if necessary, in corrected shoes to judge the difference. The gait pattern is then assessed frame by frame to determine whether there is compensation from the feet, knees and/or hip/pelvis and appropriate shoe advice can be given.
