Mulligan Taping
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Mulligan Concept was initially developed by Brian Mulligan FNZSP (Hon) of New Zealand is recognized world wide in manual therapy approaches. His concept of Mobilization with Movement (MWM) is the application of manually applied accessory joint glide with concomitant pain free active movement.
During the development of MWMs, Mulligan discovered that tape was a good tool in sustaining the positional changes in the joint, and also to compliment the directional forces provided after the MWM treatment. The tape is usually applied in the direction of the pain-free joint glide for the patient as an adjunct to manual therapy.
As with all taping techniques the evidence is conflicting. Mulligan taping has been shown to be effective at reducing pain in PFPS[1], improving balance and gait in subacute stroke patients[2] but not in chronic ankle instability[3]
Type of tape utilized[edit | edit source]
Rigid tape is commonly used in Mulligan taping as it sustains the joint glides better mechanically. Kinesiotape has also beenused in the same manner, with 100% stretch. This is usually done as athletes have reported that kinesiotape is more comfortable for them.
Principles[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hickey A, Hopper D, Hall T, Wild CY. The effect of the Mulligan knee taping technique on patellofemoral pain and lower limb biomechanics. The American journal of sports medicine. 2016 May 1;44(5):1179-85.
- ↑ Hyun KH, Cho HY, Lim CG. The effect of knee joint Mulligan taping on balance and gait in subacute stroke patients. Journal of physical therapy science. 2015 Nov;27(11):3545.
- ↑ Hopper D, Samsson K, Hulenik T, Ng C, Hall T, Robinson K. The influence of Mulligan ankle taping during balance performance in subjects with unilateral chronic ankle instability. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2009 Nov 30;10(4):125-30.
