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Explore practical articles, clinical insights and educational resources for massage therapists, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, athletic trainers and other healthcare practitioners.

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

Serratus Anterior Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Serratus Anterior Trigger Points
   The Serratus Anterior Pain is Often Mistaken for C8 Nerve Problems Actions will change, depending on the origin or insertion being fixed. With the arm static, movement occurs at... Read more...
Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle
Trigger Point Treatment - Serratus Posterior Inferior
  Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle   Serratus Posterior Inferior is an often overlooked cause of lower back pain This muscle may be primarily a muscle of proprioception but it's important to... Read more...
Rehabilitation - Simple Shoulder Strengthening Exercises - Niel Asher Education
Rehabilitation - Simple Shoulder Strengthening Exercises
   Shoulder and Upper Body - Resistance Band Exercises with Mike McGurn   When you work correctly with a resistance band, every part of both the concentric and eccentric part of... Read more...
Subscapularis Anatomy
Bicep and Subscapularis Tendinopathy | Deep Transverse Friction Massage
  Treating Subscapularis - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Subscapularis trigger points are a potent cause of shoulder pain [Latin sub, under; scapularis, pertaining to the scapula] Subscapularis A member of... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome   Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a frequently overlooked peripheral nerve compression or tension event that is often difficult to diagnose - but can often respond surprisingly fast... Read more...
Shoulder Health | Mastering Horizontal Pulling - Niel Asher Education
Shoulder Health | Mastering Horizontal Pulling
Mastering Horizontal Pulling: A Comprehensive Guide to Shoulder Health, Injury Avoidance, and Rehab Considerations Introduction: Horizontal pulling exercises are a cornerstone of any well-rounded strength training program, targeting key muscles... Read more...
The Deltoid Muscle | Function, Injury, and Manual Therapy Solutions - Niel Asher Education
The Deltoid Muscle | Function, Injury, and Manual Therapy Solutions
The Multifaceted Role of the Deltoid Muscle The deltoid muscle, a thick, triangular muscle cap atop the shoulder, is not just an emblem of strength and mobility but a cornerstone... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Tension Type Headaches (TTH) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Tension Type Headaches (TTH)
Tension headaches usually affect both sides of the head and last from thirty minutes to several days or more TTH are by far the most common type of chronic headache.... Read more...
Trigger Point Needling | Treating the Trapezius - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Needling | Treating the Trapezius
  Treating Trigger Points in the Trapezius Muscle - Paul Townley    The left and right trapezius viewed as a whole create a trapezium in shape, thus giving this muscle... Read more...
Sports Massage Therapy for Shoulder Muscles: A Vital Component of Rehabilitation and Recovery - Niel Asher Education
Sports Massage Therapy for Shoulder Muscles: A Vital Component of Rehabilitation and Recovery
Sports Massage Therapy for Shoulder Muscles: A Vital Component of Rehabilitation and Recovery The shoulder is a complex joint that allows for an incredible range of motion, making it essential... Read more...
Teres Minor - Muscle Overview - Niel Asher Education
Teres Minor - Muscle Overview
Teres Minor Muscle Overview Anatomy & Location: The teres minor is nestled within the shoulder's rotator cuff muscles. It spans from the lateral border of the scapula, running diagonally and... Read more...
Levator Scapulae - Snapping Scapula Syndrome
Snapping scapula syndrome is defined as an audible or palpable clicking of the scapula during movements of the scapulothoracic joint The Levator Scapulae muscle is an important muscle in the neck. It has a key role in lateral flexion and rotation of the neck. If the Levator Scapulae is injured or overactive, it can cause pain and tightness in the shoulder blade. To help relieve pain caused by the Levator Scapulae, you can perform stretches and physical therapy exercises to relieve tension and improve function. The Levator Scapulae is located in... Read more...
Treating the Deltoid Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Treating the Deltoid Muscles
   The Deltoid Muscles Having a strong set of deltoid muscles is important for a variety of different activities. These muscles are responsible for supporting your shoulder joint and giving... Read more...
Rotator Cuff Injuries Explained - Niel Asher Education
Rotator Cuff Injuries Explained
Pelvic, Trunk, and Scapula stability need to be secure to prevent common rotator cuff injuries A survey of one year (2006) showed that over 7.5 million people visited their doctor for a shoulder... Read more...
Taping for Common Shoulder Injuries - Niel Asher Education
Taping for Common Shoulder Injuries
There are numerous disorders that cause shoulder pain, but about 2 out of 3 cases are related to rotator cuff tendinopathy A large portion of the population will suffer from shoulder pain... Read more...
Winged Scapula | Serratus Anterior | Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Winged Scapula | Serratus Anterior | Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points in the Serratus anterior muscle can cause a variety of symptoms including pain referred across the chest and down the arm. They may also be the cause of... Read more...
Frozen Shoulder Image
Frozen Shoulder - What is Happening to the Shoulder?
  Frozen Shoulder       Frozen Shoulder or Impingement?   Frozen Shoulder Syndrome - What's Going On Inside the Shoulder? The causes of frozen shoulder syndrome are still poorly... Read more...
The Deltoids - Niel Asher Education
The Deltoids
  The Deltoid Muscle - Anterior View        Exercise for the Deltoid Muscle - Dani Marks   Deltoid pain is most often mistaken for bursitis or rotator cuff injury The... Read more...