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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

Exploring the Benefits of Cranio-Sacral Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Healing - Niel Asher Education
Exploring the Benefits of Cranio-Sacral Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Healing
    Go to Integrative Cranio-Sacral Therapy Unveiling the Wonders of Cranio-Sacral Therapy: A Comprehensive Exploration of Healing Potential In recent years, Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST) has emerged as a frontrunner... Read more...
Rehabilitation - Simple Shoulder Strengthening Exercises - Niel Asher Education
Rehabilitation - Simple Shoulder Strengthening Exercises
   Shoulder and Upper Body - Resistance Band Exercises with Mike McGurn   When you work correctly with a resistance band, every part of both the concentric and eccentric part of... Read more...
Subscapularis Anatomy
Bicep and Subscapularis Tendinopathy | Deep Transverse Friction Massage
  Treating Subscapularis - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Subscapularis trigger points are a potent cause of shoulder pain [Latin sub, under; scapularis, pertaining to the scapula] Subscapularis A member of... Read more...
Massage Cupping for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment | What You Need to Know
Cupping Tutorial: Becky Tyler (Osteopath and sports Massage Therapist) presents vacuum cupping integrated with massage for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (pain under the foot, usually on walking and worse... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome   Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a frequently overlooked peripheral nerve compression or tension event that is often difficult to diagnose - but can often respond surprisingly fast... Read more...
Shoulder Health | Mastering Horizontal Pulling - Niel Asher Education
Shoulder Health | Mastering Horizontal Pulling
Mastering Horizontal Pulling: A Comprehensive Guide to Shoulder Health, Injury Avoidance, and Rehab Considerations Introduction: Horizontal pulling exercises are a cornerstone of any well-rounded strength training program, targeting key muscles... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Temporalis - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Temporalis
The neck, face, and head muscles are as important to global muscle function as the core The temporalis and masseter are synergists. An overdeveloped upper trapezius can be an overlooked... Read more...
Vacuum Cupping Therapy - Treating the Triceps - Niel Asher Education
Transform Your Recovery: Discover the Benefits of Vacuum Cupping Therapy for Triceps Relief
Pain referring from triceps trigger points can be felt in the neck, upper trapezius, deltoids, upper arm and the elbow.Along with its “little helper,” anconeus, the triceps brachii assists deceleration... Read more...
Exploring the Healing Power of Acupuncture for Frozen Shoulder - Niel Asher Education
Exploring the Healing Power of Acupuncture for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and debilitating condition characterised by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. While conventional treatments such... Read more...
Understanding and Managing Common Wrist Flexor Injuries: Symptoms, Treatments, and Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Understanding and Managing Common Wrist Flexor Injuries: Symptoms, Treatments, and Trigger Points
  Wrist flexor injuries are prevalent, particularly among individuals engaged in repetitive activities or sports that strain the wrist and forearm muscles Understanding the symptoms and treatments for these injuries... 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...
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...
The Deltoid Muscle | Function, Injury, and Manual Therapy Solutions - Niel Asher Education
The Deltoid Muscle | Function, Injury, and Manual Therapy Solutions
The Multifaceted Role of the Deltoid Muscle The deltoid muscle, a thick, triangular muscle cap atop the shoulder, is not just an emblem of strength and mobility but a cornerstone... Read more...
Benefits of Stretching for Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Benefits of Stretching for Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome
Sciatic Pain - Dr. Elizabeth Wagner DPT demonstrates stretching exercises for the Piriformis and Gluteal muscles  A number of studies have shown the benefits of manual therapy and stretching for... 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...
Piriformis Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Piriformis Syndrome | Trigger Point Therapy
  Piriformis syndrome is a result of impingement of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle Incorrect form or improper gait often leads to tightness and inflexibility in piriformis. The... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Tension Type Headaches (TTH) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Tension Type Headaches (TTH)
Tension headaches usually affect both sides of the head and last from thirty minutes to several days or more TTH are by far the most common type of chronic headache.... Read more...
Trigger Point Needling | Treating the Trapezius - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Needling | Treating the Trapezius
  Treating Trigger Points in the Trapezius Muscle - Paul Townley    The left and right trapezius viewed as a whole create a trapezium in shape, thus giving this muscle... Read more...