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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

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...
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... Read more...
Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Patella
Joint Mobilization Techniques for the Patella
Knee pain and dysfunction are incredibly common, especially in active individuals, athletes, and even those of us who simply spend long hours standing, walking, or moving throughout the day. Often,... Read more...
The Significance of Patellar Ligaments in Knee Injuries - Niel Asher Education
Understanding Patellar Ligament Knee Injury: Your Guide to Recovery and Prevention
  Knee pain is certainly common and even more so as we get older, most especially for those who do a lot of sport involving jumping and running. It doesn't take... Read more...
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... Read more...
Treating Knee Pain - Niel Asher Education
Treating Knee Pain
  Knee Cartilage Anatomy          Lateral Knee Pain - Massage and Trigger Point Release   Trigger points are associated with almost all types of knee pain and... Read more...
Runner's Knee | Trigger Points | Quadriceps - Niel Asher Education
Runner's Knee | Trigger Points | Quadriceps
    Runner's Knee Considerations - Stuart Hinds    Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee) is often associated with trigger points in the quadriceps muscles Pain in the patella (kneecap), especially... Read more...
Runners Knee - Overview and Considerations - Niel Asher Education
Runners Knee - Overview and Considerations
  What is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s Knee can refer to a number of injuries resulting from overuse,causing pain around the knee cap (patella). Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most... Read more...
Knee Pain - Don't Forget Popliteus - Niel Asher Education
Knee Pain - Don't Forget Popliteus
  Popliteus - Trigger Point Anatomy Overview and Runner's Knee   Trigger points in the popliteus are often associated with knee pain, and too often overlooked The tendon from the... Read more...