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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

Are trigger points real?
Triggerpunkttherapie – Gibt es Triggerpunkte wirklich?
Die Art und Weise, wie sich die Triggerpunkttherapie in den letzten Jahren in der allgemeinen Gesundheitsversorgung etabliert hat (ein Trend, der immer noch schnell wächst), ist ein Beweis für das... Mehr lesen …
Heat and Ice Therapy for Trigger Points
NAT - Fallgeschichte der gefrorenen Schulter
If you’ve ever wondered why applying ice at the end of a trigger point session works so profoundly, or why some clients feel “worse before better” without heat, this blog... Mehr lesen …
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Points Explained: A Deep Dive for the Thinking Therapist
Are Trigger Points Real? — A Massage Therapist’s Deep Dive Into Trigger Point Therapy Hey there — I’m glad you're here. I’ve been a massage therapist for over two decades,... Mehr lesen …
How to Apply Trigger Point Therapy Release
Top 10 Misconceptions About Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain
Top 10 Misconceptions About Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Trigger points and myofascial pain are topics that generate a lot of discussion—and just as much confusion. Whether you’re a massage... Mehr lesen …
Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points
10 Trigger Points Associated with Lower Back Pain
10 Trigger Points Associated with Lower Back Pain – What Every Therapist (and Sufferer) Should Know Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, affecting people... Mehr lesen …
Myofascial Release Hip and Pelvis
Hip and Pelvic Release: The Power of Myofascial Therapy
Find Freedom in Your Hips: Myofascial Release for Pain Relief As a massage therapist, I've seen firsthand how tension and restrictions in the hip and pelvic region can create a... Mehr lesen …
Hands-On Horse Care: Exploring Equine Massage and Bodywork
Hands-On Horse Care: Exploring Equine Massage and Bodywork
The Healing Touch: Exploring Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Stretching for Horses We all know the deep bond we share with our horses. They're not just animals; they're partners, athletes,... Mehr lesen …
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice
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 …
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... Mehr lesen …
Treating Latent Trigger Points
How to Treat Latent Trigger Points?
Active and Latent Trigger Points: Understanding and Managing Muscle Pain Trigger points are a common but often misunderstood source of muscle pain and dysfunction. Whether you're an athlete, a desk... Mehr lesen …
Piriformis Stretch for Trigger Point Release
Are You Suffering from Piriformis Trigger Points?
If you’ve ever felt an unexplained pain deep in your buttocks or a sharp, radiating ache down your leg, the culprit might be your piriformis muscle. Though small, this muscle... Mehr lesen …
Tennis Elbow Trigger Point Therapy Massage
Tennis Elbow: Treating, and Preventing Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow might sound like something only tennis players deal with, but the truth is, this common condition affects people from all walks of life. Officially known as lateral epicondylitis,... Mehr lesen …
TMJ Treatment
Triggerpunkttherapie – typischer Behandlungsablauf bei TMJD
Triggerpunkte im oberen Trapezmuskel sind oft mit TMJD verbunden Kiefergelenkserkrankungen sprechen oft sehr gut auf eine Triggerpunkttherapie und eine richtig gesteuerte, selbstverwaltete Pflege an Das Kiefergelenk (TMJD) funktioniert wie ein... Mehr lesen …
It Band Syndrome and Trigger Points
IT Band Syndrome: Top 5 Causes and Solutions
If you’ve ever felt that sharp, nagging pain on the outside of your knee that just won’t quit, chances are you’ve encountered Iliotibial Band Syndrome, or ITBS for short. It’s... Mehr lesen …
Hip Extensors: Spotlight on Quadratus Femoris and Trigger Points
Triggerpunkttherapie - Quadratus femoris
Behandlung von Quadratus femoris - Stuart Hinds Triggerpunkte im Quadratus Femoris treten typischerweise zusammen mit anderen Triggerpunkten in der unmittelbaren Umgebung auf, einschließlich der Hüfte und des Beckenbodens Dieser kleine... Mehr lesen …
Quadriceps Trigger Point Release
Quadriceps and Trigger Points
Because of their demanding role, the quads are susceptible to muscle fatigue, strain, and the formation of trigger points, which can lead to pain and dysfunction. The quadriceps muscles—often simply... Mehr lesen …
Trigger Point Release for Triceps
Trigger Points and the Triceps Muscles
As a manual therapist and athletic trainer, I've spent countless hours treating clients with muscle pain and tightness, and I can say the triceps muscle is often an overlooked culprit... Mehr lesen …