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ANATOMYMuscles, movement and functional relationships
CONDITIONSCommon pain patterns, injuries and presentations
TECHNIQUESMassage, manual therapy and rehabilitation approaches
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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...
The Hamstrings: Common Injuries, Assessment, and Treatment - Niel Asher Education
The Hamstrings: Common Injuries, Assessment, and Treatment
Treating Hamstring Injuries Ah, the hamstrings. If you’ve ever dealt with a hamstring injury, you know just how frustrating they can be. As an athletic trainer who’s been working with athletes... Read more...
Healthy "Hammies" - Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Healthy "Hammies" - Trigger Point Therapy
Hamstrings - Trigger Point Anatomy Because the hamstrings have their origin at the sitting bones - Long periods of sitting may affect their function  We rely on our hamstring muscles... Read more...
Cupping for Hamstring Strain
Cupping Therapy for Hamstring Strains: Unlocking Relief and Recovery
Hamstring strains are common injuries, particularly among athletes and physically active individuals. These strains can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and disability, impacting daily activities and athletic performance.... Read more...
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Treating the Hamstrings - A Common Sports Injury
Hamstring Injury   Ultimately, the hamstrings are trying to be gluteal muscles, while the lumbar muscles are trying to be hamstrings The hamstrings eccentrically contract during gait in order to... Read more...
Treating the Hamstring Muscles in Runners - Niel Asher Education
Treating the Hamstring Muscles in Runners
  The Hamstring Muscles       Treating the Hamstrings - Stuart Hinds   Notes for the Video Above: Although it has become common to refer to the long muscles... Read more...
Treating Trigger Points in the Biceps Femoris
The Hamstring Muscles     Treating Trigger Points in Short Head Biceps Femoris - Stuart Hinds     During running, the hamstrings slow down the leg at the end of its forward swing and prevents the trunk from flexing at the hip joint    The hamstrings consist of three muscles. From medial to lateral they are the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris.   Origin Ischial tuberosity (sitting bone). Biceps femoris also originates from back of femur. Insertion Semimembranosus: back of medial condyle of tibia (upper side part of tibia). Semitendinosus: upper medial surface... Read more...