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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

Plantar Fasciitis: Treating, and Managing a Common Foot Condition
Plantar Fasciitis: Treating, and Managing a Common Foot Condition
Plantar fasciitis is one of those conditions that may seem minor, but it can have a significant impact on a person’s life. Anyone who’s experienced it can attest that foot... Read more...
Treating Plantar Fasciitis | A Comprehensive Guide - Niel Asher Education
Treating Plantar Fasciitis | A Comprehensive Guide
   Treating Plantar Fasciitis - Maureen Abson Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that affects the foot, specifically the plantar fascia—a thick, web-like ligament that connects your heel to the... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Ankle Sprains - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Ankle Sprains
Treating Ankle Pain and Instability Anyone involved in athletics is particularly susceptible to an ankle sprain - an acute injury to any or all of the ligaments that support the ankle... Read more...
Foot Massage
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...
Trigger Point Therapy | Tibialis Anterior | Anatomy - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy | Tibialis Anterior | Anatomy
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Weak Ankles and Ankle Instability - How to Treat with Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Weak Ankles and Ankle Instability - How to Treat with Trigger Point Therapy
  The Ankle Joint         Clinical Assessment - What Else Could it Be?   Foot pain, ankle pain, and ankle instability    Anyone involved in athletics is... Read more...
Massage Cupping - Treating the Deep Muscles of the Foot - Niel Asher Education
Massage Cupping - Treating the Deep Muscles of the Foot
   Treating Plantar Fasciitis - Vicky Ramsdell   Cupping is a technique adapted from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cupping is often used in conjunction with trigger point therapy, acupuncture or dry needling. Cupping pulls... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Superficial Muscles of the Foot - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Superficial Muscles of the Foot
Abductor Hallucis - Common Trigger Point Sites and Referred Pain Pattern   Foot pain can have a profound impact on quality of life. Half of all adults say that foot... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Leg and Foot Injuries - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Leg and Foot Injuries
  An overview of leg and foot injuries - Stuart Hinds   Common Leg and Foot Injuries In today's video blog, our Australian colleague and NAT teacher Stuart Hinds provides... Read more...