Manual Therapy

Manual therapy - Brian R. Mulligan

Manual Therapy by Brian R. Mulligan, subtitled NAGS, SNAGS, MWMS, etc., is a practical textbook for physical therapists working in the musculoskeletal field. It is written by one of the world's foremost experts in manual therapy.

In this book Manual Therapy, you will find revised information, including Mobilisations with Movement (MWMs) for the shoulder girdle. According to the author, these techniques, when applied correctly, can significantly reduce joint pain and increase movement, and they are particularly effective for patients with pain or stiffness originating from the C5/6 and C6/7 levels of the cervical spine.

Brian Mulligan, a physiotherapist from New Zealand, developed what is now known worldwide as the Mulligan Concept. The abbreviations in the subtitle refer to its core techniques: NAGs (Natural Apophyseal Glides), SNAGs (Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides) and MWMs (Mobilisations with Movement). Characteristic of the approach is that the therapist applies a gentle, sustained glide to a joint while the patient actively performs a movement. The Mulligan Concept is taught in courses all over the world and has become a standard part of many physiotherapy training programmes.

An essential reference for physical therapists, manual therapists, osteopaths and students in musculoskeletal healthcare.