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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

Acupuncture Demonstration
Holistic Healing: The Surprising Benefits of Acupuncture
Introduction to Acupuncture Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points... Read more...
Muscles and Tendons in the hand
Finger Massage to Unlock Tension
Muscles and Tendons of the Hand     Massaging the hand can often release tension held in the neck, upper-back, shoulder and arm.  Without the need for a treatment room... Read more...
Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture - Niel Asher Education
Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture
  Dupuytren's Contracture       Maureen Abson demonstrates palm massage for Dupuytren's Contracture   Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that can cause the fingers to contract, sometimes meaning that the... Read more...
Painful and Stiff Thumb - Arthritis or Trigger Points? - Niel Asher Education
Painful and Stiff Thumb - Arthritis or Trigger Points?
     Opponens Pollicis / Adductor Pollicis The symptoms caused by trigger points in these muscles are often mistaken for arthritis.          Origin Opponens pollicis: flexor retinaculum. Tubercle... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Intrinsic Hand Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Intrinsic Hand Muscles
  Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand - Trigger Point Overview   Painful conditions of the hands have been on the increase for the last 10 years. This is at least partly... Read more...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Soft Tissue Therapy | Trigger Point Release - Niel Asher Education
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Soft Tissue Therapy | Trigger Point Release
  Early recognition and effective action has a significant impact on recovery time CTS is a terribly debilitating and frustrating condition and although we do see more and more referrals... Read more...
Detailed Hand Massage - Unlocking Tension in the Upper Body - Niel Asher Education
Detailed Hand Massage - Unlocking Tension in the Upper Body
  Extract from the online Course - Detailed Hand Massage for Upper Body Release (Course Details)    When did you last get a good hand massage? TASK, stop and reflect:... Read more...
Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand - Stretching - Niel Asher Education
Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand - Stretching
    Stretching Intrinsic Hand Muscles - Jonathan Kuttner   The intrinsic muscles of the hand are generally taken for granted, as they are involved in so many aspects of... Read more...