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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

Common Ankle Injuries: Manual Therapy, Rehabilitation and Rhythmic Movement Techniques - Niel Asher Education
Common Ankle Injuries: Manual Therapy, Rehabilitation and Rhythmic Movement Techniques
The ankle must be mobile enough to absorb and adapt, yet stable enough to transfer force. Restoring that balance after injury requires more than treating the painful structure: it calls... Read more...
Strategies for injury free running
Smart Training Strategies to Keep Runners Injury-Free
Running is a gift — it keeps your body strong, your mind clear, and your spirit grounded. But to enjoy that gift fully, you have to respect it. Build your... 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...
The Talocrural joint or ankle joint, body weight and Gastrocnemius and soleus muscles form a second class lever
Orthopedic Cupping - Ankle Strain
      Dr Joi Edwards Presents Massage Cupping for Ankle Strain The ankle has three major ligaments on its lateral side. The anterior talofibular ligament, the posterior talofibular ligament... Read more...
Grades of Ankle Sprain
The Different Types of Ankle Sprain
      An ankle sprain can occur to anyone at any age regardless of their physical fitness. Some sprain their ankle as a result of a fitness activity whereas others from... Read more...
Treating Ankle Sprains - Niel Asher Education
Treating Ankle Sprains
  Types of Ankle Sprain     What is the Connection Between Ankle Sprains and Trigger Points?   Foot pain, ankle pain, and ankle instability are often associated with trigger... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Achilles Tendinitis - Niel Asher Education
Discover Effective Achilles Tendinitis Treatment: Relieve Pain and Reclaim Your Mobility
  Achilles Tendinitis      Achilles Tendinitis - Trigger Point Therapy   Achilles problems are amongst the most common issues that therapists deal with every day - especially with clients who are... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Ankle Sprains, Weak Ankles, and Instability - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Ankle Sprains, Weak Ankles, and Instability
  The Ankle Joint            Foot pain, ankle pain, and ankle instability are almost always associated with trigger points Weak ankles, ankle pain, and ankle instability are... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy | Tibialis Anterior | Anatomy - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy | Tibialis Anterior | Anatomy
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Weak Ankles and Ankle Instability - How to Treat with Trigger Point Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Weak Ankles and Ankle Instability - How to Treat with Trigger Point Therapy
  The Ankle Joint         Clinical Assessment - What Else Could it Be?   Foot pain, ankle pain, and ankle instability    Anyone involved in athletics is... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Fibularis/Peroneus - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Fibularis/Peroneus
    Trigger points in the Fibularis/Peroneus muscles of the lower leg are a common, but often over-looked, source of ankle pain and weakness Anyone who suffers from frequent and reoccurring... Read more...
Clinical Assessment and Reasoning - Ankle Injuries - Niel Asher Education
Clinical Assessment and Reasoning - Ankle Injuries
             Special Tests for Weak Ankles and Instability - Paul Townley     More About Paul Townley     Find a Trigger Point Professional in your... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Plantar Fasciitis - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Plantar Fasciitis
 Treating Plantar Fasciitis   See also - Taping for Plantar Fasciitis    Around 10% of people experience Plantar Fasciitis at some point in their lives One of the common misconceptions... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Relationship of the Gluteus Muscles to Ankle Sprains - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Relationship of the Gluteus Muscles to Ankle Sprains
  Treating Ankle Pain - Stuart Hinds   Free Home Study Course   Did you know that the ankle is the most frequently injured joint, both in athletics and in... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Peroneal Tendinitis - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Peroneal Tendinitis
Stuart Hinds - Treating ankle pain and stiffness   Left untreated, ankle pain and stiffness can become the cause of more serious pain disorders of the hip and knee It's... Read more...