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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

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Levator Scapulae - Snapping Scapula Syndrome
Snapping scapula syndrome is defined as an audible or palpable clicking of the scapula during movements of the scapulothoracic joint The Levator Scapulae muscle is an important muscle in the neck. It has a key role in lateral flexion and rotation of the neck. If the Levator Scapulae is injured or overactive, it can cause pain and tightness in the shoulder blade. To help relieve pain caused by the Levator Scapulae, you can perform stretches and physical therapy exercises to relieve tension and improve function. The Levator Scapulae is located in... Read more...
Treating Trigger Points in the Levator Scapulae - Niel Asher Education
Treating Trigger Points in the Levator Scapulae
The Lavator Scapulae Muscle   The name of this muscle comes from the Latin;  levare meaning “to lift”; scapulae, “of the shoulder blade.” Origin:  Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of... Read more...
Treating the Levator Scapulae - Niel Asher Education
Treating the Levator Scapulae
    Levator Scapulae Muscle     Treating Levator Scapulae Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Ischemic Compression Technique Stretching for Levator Scapulae   Almost all neck pain will... Read more...
Posture Muscles - Awesome Stretches for Neck and Shoulders! - Niel Asher Education
Posture Muscles - Awesome Stretches for Neck and Shoulders!
  Neck Pain and Stiffness is often associated with active Trigger Points in the Scalenes Muscles and is relieved when these are released   The more time spent with a... Read more...
Muscle Energy Technique - Levator Scapulae - Niel Asher Education
Muscle Energy Technique - Levator Scapulae
Levator Scapulae - Trigger Point Anatomy     MET's are sometimes used by therapists in combination with trigger point therapy protocols Muscle Energy Techniques (MET's) emerged as a form of osteopathic... Read more...
Levator Scapulae Trigger Points - Treatment - Niel Asher Education
Levator Scapulae Trigger Points - Treatment
  Treating Levator Scapulae Trigger Points   Ischemic Compression Technique   Almost all neck pain is associated with trigger points, and the levator scapulae is commonly involved Trigger points in levator... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae Taping Procedure - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae Taping Procedure
  Taping for Trigger Points - Levator Scapulae. Kinesio taping is commonly used by therapists following direct treatment to trigger points (massage, compression, dry needling).   Levator Scapulae The levator scapulae... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae (Stretch) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Levator Scapulae (Stretch)
Stretching the Levator Scapulae, and applying heat, following ICT treatment for trigger points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner  Choose Your FREE online CE Course   Ischemic Compression Technique for Levator Scapulae  ... Read more...
Taping for Trigger Points - Levator Scapulae - Niel Asher Education
Taping for Trigger Points - Levator Scapulae
  Stuart Hinds demonstrates taping technique for levator scapulae trigger points   Trigger points in the levator scapulae typically refer pain in a triangular pattern from the top of the... Read more...