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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

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Temporalis - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Temporalis
The neck, face, and head muscles are as important to global muscle function as the core The temporalis and masseter are synergists. An overdeveloped upper trapezius can be an overlooked... 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...
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Treating Sinusitis with Massage
What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is caused when the lining of the sinuses become inflamed - the infection can be viral or bacterial.  The sinuses are tiny air-filled cavities within the... Read more...
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Foot Massage Treatment
  Foot Massage     Your aim in giving a therapeutic foot treatment is to get rid of any residual tension held there. Start by looking at the feet with your... Read more...
Treating Symptoms of Fibromyalgia with Massage - Niel Asher Education
Treating Symptoms of Fibromyalgia with Massage
Fibromyalgia - Signs and Symptoms      Fibromyalgia is a very debilitating and often misunderstood condition.  Because there is no single test for it, and there are no outward physical... Read more...
Treating Cerebral Palsy with Massage Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Treating Cerebral Palsy with Massage Therapy
      Treating Cerebral Palsy With Massage Therapy - Maureen Abson     Cerebral Palsy is a condition that affects muscle control and movement.  The word cerebral means relating... Read more...
Treating Tennis Elbow - Niel Asher Education
Treating Tennis Elbow
 Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)        Massage Therapy for Tennis Elbow - Maureen Abson Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis), is the most common elbow overuse injury in the adult population... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - What Can a Massage Therapist Do For You? - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - What Can a Massage Therapist Do For You?
Deep Tissue Massage   Massage therapists are better regulated, better educated, and better trained than ever before.    Massage therapy has gained tremendous recognition in recent years as an effective... Read more...