The use of MWM for peripheral joints was developed by Mulligan.19,20 This technique combines a sustained application of a manual technique “gliding” force to a joint with concurrent physiologic (osteo-kinematic) motion of the joint, either actively performed by the subject or passively performed by the therapist. The manual force, or mobilization, is theoretically intended to cause repositioning of bone positional faults. The intent of MWM is to restore pain-free motion at joints that have painful limitation of range of movement.