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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

Movement and Rehabilitation - 5 Great Shoulder Stretches
Movement and Rehabilitation - 5 Great Shoulder Stretches
  Know your shoulder anatomy!      Simple Shoulder Stretches Here are 5 other shoulder stretches that we regularly recommend ... 1. Great for trigger points in the "Pecs"! Technique Kneel... Read more...
Stretching for Supraspinatus
Understanding and Addressing Tightness in the Supraspinatus Muscle
Experiencing tightness in the supraspinatus muscle can be quite uncomfortable and may limit your daily activities This muscle, part of the rotator cuff group, is crucial for shoulder movement and... Read more...
How to Treat Calcific Tendinitis
How to Treat Calcific Tendinitis
Supraspinatus Muscle - the most common area to find calcific deposits   In most cases, calcific tendinitis can be treated using non-surgical techniques, including NAT     If you’re experiencing stiffness... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Supraspinatus
Trigger Point Therapy - Supraspinatus
      Supraspinatus Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner MD   Treating the Rotator Cuff    Trigger points in supraspinatus typically cause deep pain in the lateral shoulder, forearm,... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Shoulder Impingement
Trigger Point Therapy - Shoulder Impingement
John Gibbons - Techniques for treating shoulder impingement   Rotator cuff (or shoulder) impingement syndrome is a very common cause of shoulder pain and can be a precursor to tendonitis... Read more...
Shoulder Testing Techniques - Supraspinatus
Shoulder Testing Techniques - Supraspinatus
There are a number of manual testing techniques that can be used to indicate problems with the rotator cuff muscles. Here we deal specifically with a well used test for... Read more...