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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

Trigger Point Therapy - Stomach Stretches - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Stomach Stretches
Lumbar Extension, Abdominal Stretch     100% ONLINE SEE COURSE DETAILS   Stomach Muscle Stretching - Anatomy  The anterior abdominal wall muscles occur between the ribs and the pelvis, encircling... Read more...
What Are The Rules for Safe Stretching? - Niel Asher Education
What Are The Rules for Safe Stretching?
  The Basic Rules for Safe and Effective Stretching   Stuart Hind's Bio   Online Course Details   As with most activities there are rules and guidelines to ensure safety... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Quadriceps Tendinitis - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Quadriceps Tendinitis
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Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Hip and Thigh - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation - Hip and Thigh
   Trigger Points - Stretching for the Hip Flexors   Stretching for the Hip, Thigh and Buttocks The hips and buttocks are comprised of a number of both large muscles... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Erector Spinae Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Erector Spinae Muscles
  Stretching the Erector Spinae - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner     Trigger Point Therapy Course - Treating Back Pain - Click Image Above for Details     Interestingly and contrary... Read more...
Understanding Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) - Niel Asher Education
Understanding Muscle Energy Techniques (METs)
   Muscle Energy Techniques Explained   What are METs and how and when should they be used? The purpose of today's blog is to explain the role of muscle energy techniques... Read more...
Hip Mobility Exercises - Niel Asher Education
Hip Mobility Exercises
  NAT Presenter Mike McGurn Demonstrates 4 Awesome Hip Mobility Exercises   More about Mike McGurn ...   The Dangers and Limitations of Poor Flexibility  Tight, stiff muscles limit our... Read more...
When Stretching Isn't Enough - Treating Hypertonic Muscles - Niel Asher Education
When Stretching Isn't Enough - Treating Hypertonic Muscles
    Treating hypertonic muscles in athletes is a vital step in helping to avoid the development of trigger points  The demands that an athlete puts on his or her... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Using a Foam Roller to Treat Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Using a Foam Roller to Treat Trigger Points
    When to use a foam roller - Stuart Hinds   Pro-Grade Foam Roller   Foam rollers can be effective for treating trigger points Foam rollers have been used... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Hip Adductors - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Hip Adductors
  Treating Trigger Points in the Hip Adductors - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.    Latin: Adducere = to lead toward; Magnus = large; Brevis = short; Longus = long Adductor Magnus Trigger points in... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - So what are the Benefits of Stretching? - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - So what are the Benefits of Stretching?
  Stretching and Breathing - How and Why?   Stretching is a simple and effective activity that helps to enhance athletic performance, decrease the likelihood of injury, and minimize muscle... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Rectus Abdominis Trigger Points
  Rectus Abdominis - Trigger Points   Active Trigger Points in the Rectus Abdominis muscles can refer pain to back and across the mid-line.  Whereas trigger points typically refer pain... Read more...
Self Help Techniques for Common Shoulder Trigger Points - Upper Trapezius - Niel Asher Education
Self Help Techniques for Common Shoulder Trigger Points - Upper Trapezius
Trapezius Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner    Trigger Point Therapy - Where to Start? Ischemic Compression Technique   Trapezius trigger points are incredibly common and related to a number... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Shoulder Impingement - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Shoulder Impingement
John Gibbons - Techniques for treating shoulder impingement   Rotator cuff (or shoulder) impingement syndrome is a very common cause of shoulder pain and can be a precursor to tendonitis... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Pecs - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Stretching the Pecs
 Stretching Pectoralis Muscles - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Neuromuscular Stretching Technique   The pec major eccentrically decelerates extension, horizontal abduction, external rotation, and retraction of the shoulder joint. This muscle... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Neuromuscular Stretching Technique - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Neuromuscular Stretching Technique
  Neuromuscular Technique for Trapezius - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   One research study from the University of Queensland, proposed that PNF stretching may be the most effective stretching technique for increasing... Read more...
Stretching - Sensory Theory - Niel Asher Education
Stretching - Sensory Theory
There is compelling research in the field of stretching that has direct relevance to a ‘Neuroplastic trigger point theory’.     We all know that stretching makes us feel better... Read more...