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ANATOMYMuscles, movement and functional relationships
CONDITIONSCommon pain patterns, injuries and presentations
TECHNIQUESMassage, manual therapy and rehabilitation approaches
PRACTICEEvidence, professional development and self-care

Blogs and Articles

Strategies for injury free running
Smart Training Strategies to Keep Runners Injury-Free
Running is a gift — it keeps your body strong, your mind clear, and your spirit grounded. But to enjoy that gift fully, you have to respect it. Build your... Read more...
Treating Runners Knee
My Kneecap's Got Itchy Feet: Taming the Troubles of Runner's Knee
Alright folks, let's talk about a pain I've seen sideline more athletes (and weekend warriors) than almost anything else: Runner's Knee. Now, before you imagine a tiny pair of running... Read more...
ACL Recovery for athletes
ACL Reconstruction Surgery and the Long Road to Recovery for Athletes
*See video description at the end of this article   ACL Injuries: Recovery and Rehabilitation for Active People and Athletes If you’ve ever experienced or worked with ACL injuries, you... Read more...
Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Patella
Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Patella
Knee pain and dysfunction are incredibly common, especially in active individuals, athletes, and even those of us who simply spend long hours standing, walking, or moving throughout the day. Often,... Read more...
Unlocking Hip Mobility | Soft Tissue Therapy for TFL Restrictions
Unlocking Hip Mobility | Soft Tissue Therapy for TFL Restrictions
   The tensor fasciae latae (TFL) muscle plays a crucial role as it provides stability through the knee and pelvis TFL trigger points are associated with a wide range of... Read more...
The Significance of Patellar Ligaments in Knee Injuries
The Significance of Patellar Ligaments in Knee Injuries
  Knee pain is certainly common and even more so as we get older, most especially for those who do a lot of sport involving jumping and running. It doesn't take... Read more...
Massage and Stretching for Quads
Massage and Stretching for Quads
Trigger points in the quadricep muscles are commonly the cause of hip, thigh and knee pain The quadriceps is a large group of muscles, the most massive of the leg,... Read more...
Treating Knee Pain
Treating Knee Pain
  Knee Cartilage Anatomy          Lateral Knee Pain - Massage and Trigger Point Release   Trigger points are associated with almost all types of knee pain and... Read more...
Treating Plantaris | Trigger Point Release | Knee Pain | Calf Pain | Foot Pain
Treating Plantaris | Trigger Point Release | Knee Pain | Calf Pain | Foot Pain
        Trigger points in Plantaris are often associated with "unexplained" pain at the back of the knee    Trigger Points and Knee Pain - Overview     ... Read more...
Runner's Knee | Trigger Points | Quadriceps
Runner's Knee | Trigger Points | Quadriceps
    Runner's Knee Considerations - Stuart Hinds    Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee) is often associated with trigger points in the quadriceps muscles Pain in the patella (kneecap), especially... Read more...
Trigger Point Treatment Techniques for the Hamstring Muscles
Trigger Point Treatment Techniques for the Hamstring Muscles
The Hamstring Muscles   The Biceps Femoris in More Detail  During running, the hamstrings slow down the leg at the end of its forward swing and prevents the trunk from flexing... Read more...
Runners Knee - Overview and Considerations
Runners Knee - Overview and Considerations
  What is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s Knee can refer to a number of injuries resulting from overuse,causing pain around the knee cap (patella). Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most... Read more...
The Unique Trigger Point - Vastus Medialis
The Unique Trigger Point - Vastus Medialis
  Dr. Jonathan Kuttner - recipient of the NAMTPT Lifetime Award for Contribution to Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy       Notes for the above video:   The quadriceps muscles... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy | Sartorius Muscle | Hip Pain | Knee Pain
Trigger Point Therapy | Sartorius Muscle | Hip Pain | Knee Pain
  Sartorius is the most superficial muscle of the anterior thigh and is also the longest strap muscle in the body    Sartorius Muscle and Trigger Points          The medial... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy | Knee Pain | Treating Popliteus
Trigger Point Therapy | Knee Pain | Treating Popliteus
The deep location of popliteus and it's relatively small size, mean that it is often overlooked! The popliteus muscle is a fairly small muscle located behind the knee. It runs... Read more...
Runner's Knee | Self Help | Taping | Stretching
Runner's Knee | Self Help | Taping | Stretching
  Runners Knee is more common in women and prevalent in teenagers Runner’s Knee can refer to a number of injuries resulting from overuse, causing pain around the knee cap... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Popliteus and Knee Pain
Trigger Point Therapy - Popliteus and Knee Pain
    Popliteus - an often overlooked muscle that takes a lot of abuse       Left untreated, trigger points in popliteus can lead to a number of more... Read more...
Knee Pain - Don't Forget Popliteus
Knee Pain - Don't Forget Popliteus
  Popliteus - Trigger Point Anatomy Overview and Runner's Knee   Trigger points in the popliteus are often associated with knee pain, and too often overlooked The tendon from the... Read more...