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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 und Artikel

TCM Fire Cupping Course
TCM Fire Cupping: A Practical, Evidence-Informed Deep Dive for Manual Therapists
How Fire Cupping Actually Works — Without the Mysticism Fire cupping is one of those techniques that draws attention — a flash of flame, the quick placement of a cup,... Mehr lesen …
Static Massage Cupping for Frozen Shoulder
Static Cupping for Frozen Shoulder: Safe, Simple, and Surprisingly Effective
Cupping Therapy for Frozen Shoulder: A Gentle Yet Effective Approach Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, can be a deeply frustrating and debilitating condition—not only for those living with it, but... Mehr lesen …
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice - Niel Asher Education
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice
Hands-On Healing: 10 Techniques That Make a Difference After decades of working as a manual therapists, we've seen firsthand the incredible power of hands-on healing. We have a vast array... Mehr lesen …
Quadriceps Muscle Massage
The Powerhouse of Your Legs: How to Care for Your Quadriceps
The Mighty Quads: Keeping Your Quadriceps Healthy, Strong, and Pain-Free Your quadriceps—those powerful muscles at the front of your thighs—are the unsung heroes of movement. Whether you're walking up the... Mehr lesen …
Massage Cupping
Massage Cupping in Athletic Training Rooms
Cupping therapy has become something of a mainstay in D1 training rooms and elite sports facilities worldwide, making it a staple treatment for athletes across nearly every discipline. What used... Mehr lesen …
The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis
The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis
The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis: What You Need to Know Let’s talk about the peroneal muscles—those important but often overlooked muscles running along the outer part of your lower... Mehr lesen …
Cupping for Hamstring Strain
Triggerpunkttherapie - Fersensporn behandeln
Die Behandlung des Fersensporns ist eines der herausragendsten Beispiele für die Wirksamkeit der Triggerpunkttherapie. Es gibt ein weit verbreitetes Missverständnis, dass nur Läufer unter Fersensporn leiden. Es stimmt zwar, dass... Mehr lesen …
Fire Cupping Therapy: What's Behind the Smoke? - Niel Asher Education
Fire Cupping Therapy: What's Behind the Smoke?
  Fire cupping, a traditional therapy with roots dating back thousands of years, has captivated the imaginations of healers and patients alike with its mystical allure and profound healing potential.... Mehr lesen …
Why the Continuing Rise in Popularity of Cupping Therapy? - Niel Asher Education
Why the Continuing Rise in Popularity of Cupping Therapy?
In recent years, cupping therapy has emerged as a prominent modality within the realm of rehabilitation, captivating the attention of practitioners and patients alike. This ancient healing technique, with its... Mehr lesen …
Massage Cupping for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment | What You Need to Know
Cupping Tutorial: Becky Tyler (Osteopath and sports Massage Therapist) presents vacuum cupping integrated with massage for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (pain under the foot, usually on walking and worse... Mehr lesen …
Vacuum Cupping Therapy - Treating the Triceps - Niel Asher Education
Triggerpunkttherapie – Behandlung des Trizeps
Trizeps Brachii - Triggerpunkt-Anatomie Schmerzen, die von Trizeps-Triggerpunkten ausgehen, können im Nacken, oberen Trapezius, Deltamuskel, Oberarm und Ellbogen gespürt werden. Zusammen mit seinem „kleinen Helfer“, dem Anconeus, unterstützt der Trizeps... Mehr lesen …
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... Mehr lesen …
Vacuum Cupping for Lateral Elbow Pain - Niel Asher Education
Vakuumschröpfen bei seitlichen Ellenbogenschmerzen
Triggerpunkttherapie - Vakuumschröpfen zur Behandlung von Schmerzen im seitlichen Ellenbogen Seitliche Ellbogenschmerzen sind oft mit Triggerpunkten verbunden Triggerpunkte sind sehr häufig in den Ellbogen- und Unterarmmuskeln; Dies kann durchaus mit... Mehr lesen …
Cupping Therapy for ITB: Dr Joi Edwards DPT - Niel Asher Education
Cupping Therapy for ITB: Dr Joi Edwards DPT
Cupping in Sports Therapy: The Ancient Remedy's Modern Comeback The image of an athlete, their skin speckled with circular marks, has become familiar in recent years. While for some it's... Mehr lesen …
The Intriguing Art of Fire Cupping: An Ancient Healing Technique - Niel Asher Education
The Intriguing Art of Fire Cupping: An Ancient Healing Technique
  Fire cupping has been garnering increased attention in the Western world - we take a look at what it is and who's doing it Fire cupping, an ancient therapeutic... Mehr lesen …
Massage and Stretching for Quads - Niel Asher Education
Massage und Stretching für Quads
Triggerpunkte in den Quadrizepsmuskeln sind häufig die Ursache für Hüft-, Oberschenkel- und Knieschmerzen Der Quadrizeps ist eine große Muskelgruppe, die massivste des Beins, die sich anterior (vorne) des Oberschenkels befindet.... Mehr lesen …
The Talocrural joint or ankle joint, body weight and Gastrocnemius and soleus muscles form a second class lever
Orthopädisches Schröpfen - Knöchelbelastung
Dr. Joi Edwards präsentiert Massageschröpfen bei Knöchelbelastung Das Sprunggelenk hat drei Hauptbänder auf seiner lateralen Seite. Das vordere Ligamentum talofibulare, das hintere Ligamentum talofibulare und das Ligamentum calcaneifibulare. Wir werden... Mehr lesen …
Hamstring injury image
Die Behandlung der Kniesehnen – eine häufige Sportverletzung
Oberschenkelverletzung Letztendlich versuchen die Kniesehnen, Gesäßmuskeln zu sein, während die Lendenmuskeln versuchen, Kniesehnen zu sein Die Kniesehnen ziehen sich beim Gehen exzentrisch zusammen, um die Streckung des Kniegelenks und die... Mehr lesen …