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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 - Piriformis Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Piriformis Syndrome
  Treating Piriformis Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Ischemic Compression Technique Trigger Point Therapy Course   Piriformis syndrome is a result of impingement of the sciatic nerve by... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - ITB Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - ITB Syndrome
  ITB Syndrome - Taping is Often Applied Post Treatment to Provide an Off-Loading Effect       ITB Syndrome .... there are no "magic cures" but in most cases trigger point... Read more...
Trigger Point therapy - Lower Back and the Sacroiliac Joint - Niel Asher Education
Unlock Relief: Enhance Your Life with Trigger Point Therapy for Back Pain
   Treating the Sacroiliac Joint    Treating Lower Back Pain - Online Course   Sacroiliac joint pain is implicated in 15% to 20% of chronic low back complaints In the first... Read more...
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...
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...
5 Awesome Exercises for Activating the Glutes - Niel Asher Education
5 Awesome Exercises for Activating the Glutes
  Glute Activation Exercises using Speed Bands   Links Find a Trigger Point Professional in your area More Articles About ITB Syndrome More Articles About Knee Pain More Articles About... Read more...
Effective Cupping for ITB - Niel Asher Education
Effective Cupping for ITB
   ITB Syndrome - Vacuum Cupping Treatment   Links Find a Trigger Point Professional in your area More Articles About Hip Pain ITB Syndrome Trigger Point Therapy - Cupping Course... Read more...
Hip Restriction - Modified Ober's Test - Niel Asher Education
Hip Restriction - Modified Ober's Test
  Modified Ober's Test - Stuart Hinds   Notes to the Video Above: The Ober's Test (and modifications) is used to evaluate a tight, contracted or inflamed tensor fasciae latae... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Piriformis - Niel Asher Education
Unlocking Relief: How Trigger Point Therapy for Piriformis Syndrome Can Transform Your Comfort
Discover Relief Through Trigger Point Therapy for Piriformis SyndromeIf you're struggling with discomfort from piriformis syndrome, you're not alone. This blog delves into how Trigger Point Therapy for Piriformis Syndrome... Read more...
Self Care for Common Hip Pain - Trigger Point Tools - Niel Asher Education
Self Care for Common Hip Pain - Trigger Point Tools
  Jeffrey Lutz CMTPT demonstrates the use of a pressure tool for the relief of common hip pain     See Trigger Point Tools   Everyone should invest in a good... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Gluteus Minimus - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Gluteus Minimus
    Treating Gluteus Minimus - Stuart Hinds   [Greek gloutos, buttock; Latin minimus, smallest] The gluteus minimus is situated anteroinferior and deep to the gluteus medius, whose fibers obscure... 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 - Assessing Athletes for Common Hip, Knee and Shin Pain - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Assessing Athletes for Common Hip, Knee and Shin Pain
    How the smartphone has become the therapists magic tool! Runners frequently develop hip, knee and shin pain much of which may have trigger points as a root cause. Because... Read more...
Hip Tips - Ely's Test - Niel Asher Education
Hip Tips - Ely's Test
  Ely's Test Explained - Stuart Hinds   Ely’s test is commonly used to assess tightness in the rectus femoris. In some purist circles it has become popular in recent... Read more...
Hip Assessment - Craig's Test Explained - Niel Asher Education
Hip Assessment - Craig's Test Explained
  Stuart Hinds Demonstrates the Craig's Test   Hip restrictions are almost always associated with trigger points.   The Craig's Test is one of a number of simple techniques that we... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Hip Pointer - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Hip Pointer
  Hip Pointer Injuries can be excruciatingly painful. Trigger Points typically become active immediately following the trauma and may need to be addressed as part of the rehabilitation  Hip pointer... Read more...
Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) - Niel Asher Education
Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI)
There's a myth that FAI cannot be treated effectively without surgery. Impingement occurs when the ball shaped head of the femur rubs abnormally or pinches (impinges) the acetabular socket. Damage... Read more...
Trigger Point Release Techniques
Trigger Point Therapy - Three Dimensional (3D) Release
The agonist/antagonist relationship may not operate in the classically described manner The brain has 3-D sensory and motor maps soft-wired into the cortex. Our brain (motor cortex) responds to our... Read more...