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Mulligan Manual Therapy
Pain-free, movement-based manual therapy that restores joint mechanics in real time.
In short
A manual therapy concept combining a therapist-applied joint glide with active movement (Mobilisation with Movement) to restore range and reduce pain immediately.
Key benefits
- Immediate, pain-free improvements in range and function.
- Techniques you can often self-apply at home with a strap or belt.
- Fast carry-over into daily tasks and sport because you're moving as we treat.
Who it's for
- Stiff or painful shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees or ankles.
- Neck and lower back restrictions that don't settle with rest.
- Patients who prefer active, gentle techniques over aggressive manipulation.
Conditions Flora treats with Mulligan Manual Therapy
- Stiff or painful shoulders (frozen shoulder, impingement)
- Ankle sprains and restricted dorsiflexion
- Tennis elbow and wrist pain
- Neck and lower back stiffness
How Flora uses this in your treatment
When a joint feels stuck or catches during movement, Flora applies a precise glide to the joint while you actively move it. If the correct glide is found, the movement is immediately pain-free.
She then teaches you the same technique with a belt or strap so you can maintain the gains at home — a huge advantage for athletes on the road or in-season.
Full detail
The Mulligan Concept combines a therapist-applied joint glide with an active patient movement — a technique called Mobilisation with Movement (MWM). When the correct glide is applied, restricted or painful movement is restored immediately and without pain.
It is particularly effective for stiff or painful shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, as well as for the neck and lower back. Because the patient is always actively moving, gains carry over quickly into daily life and sport.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mobilisation with Movement?
- It's the core technique of the Mulligan Concept: the therapist applies a specific glide to a joint while the patient actively moves through the restricted or painful direction. Done correctly, the movement is pain-free and range improves immediately.
- Does Mulligan therapy hurt?
- No. If a technique causes pain, it isn't the right glide — the rule of the Concept is that treatment should be pain-free during application.
- Can I do Mulligan techniques at home?
- Yes. Many Mulligan techniques translate to self-treatment with a belt or strap, and Flora will teach you the ones relevant to your problem.
Learn more: The Mulligan Concept