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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

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 Cerebral Palsy with Massage Therapy - Niel Asher Education
Treating Cerebral Palsy with Massage Therapy
      Treating Cerebral Palsy With Massage Therapy - Maureen Abson     Cerebral Palsy is a condition that affects muscle control and movement.  The word cerebral means relating... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome
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Treating Common Sports Injuries - Tendinitis of the Adductor Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Treating Common Sports Injuries - Tendinitis of the Adductor Muscles
  Hip Adductor Muscles     Hip Adductors - Trigger Point Anatomy     Tendinitis of the Adductor Muscles - The pain is similar to a groin strain but onset... Read more...
Treating Neck Pain and Stiffness - Niel Asher Education
Treating Neck Pain and Stiffness
  Muscles of the Neck and Shoulders         Maureen Abson Presents Healing Massage Techniques for the Neck Muscles.    The neck is a complex and multidirectional part... Read more...
Treating Lower Limb Injuries - Niel Asher Education
Treating Lower Limb Injuries
  Shin Splints - Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome           How to prevent common leg and foot injuries - Stuart Hinds    Many common lower limb injuries could be... Read more...
Treating Knee Pain - Niel Asher Education
Treating Knee Pain
  Knee Cartilage Anatomy          Lateral Knee Pain - Massage and Trigger Point Release   Trigger points are associated with almost all types of knee pain and... Read more...
Treating Trigger Points in the Biceps - Niel Asher Education
Treating Trigger Points in the Biceps
Biceps Brachii Muscle          Treating Trigger Points in Biceps Brachii - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.     Trigger Points in the biceps are often associated with shoulder,... Read more...
Treating Trigger Points in the Quadratus Lumborum - Niel Asher Education
Treating Trigger Points in the Quadratus Lumborum
  Quadratus Lumborum     Treating Trigger Points in the Quadratus Lumborum - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.   Lower Back Pain (LBP) and especially chronic LBP is often associated with... Read more...
Treating the Iliotibial Band (ITB) | Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) | Hip Restrictions - Niel Asher Education
Treating the Iliotibial Band (ITB) | Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) | Hip Restrictions
Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)       Tensor Fasciae Latae - Sports Massage - Stuart Hinds     TFL Trigger Points - Pain can refer midway down the lateral thigh... Read more...
Treating the Triceps - Niel Asher Education
Treating the Triceps
  The Triceps Muscle       Treating the Triceps Muscle   Pain referring from triceps trigger points can be felt in the neck, upper trapezius, deltoids, upper arm and... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Defining a Frozen Shoulder - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Defining a Frozen Shoulder
    Frozen Shoulder Syndrome (Adhesive Capsulitis)       Treating Frozen Shoulder - Maureen Abson    What is Frozen Shoulder?  Frozen Shoulder Syndrome (FSS) is among the most severe,... Read more...
How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis - Niel Asher Education
How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis           Treating Plantar Fasciitis - Maureen Abson   Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that can be very debilitating and often strikes people who... Read more...
Treating Tennis Elbow - Niel Asher Education
Treating Tennis Elbow
 Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)        Massage Therapy for Tennis Elbow - Maureen Abson Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis), is the most common elbow overuse injury in the adult population... Read more...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Treatment - Niel Asher Education
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Treatment
  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... Read more...
Treating the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle (SCM) - Niel Asher Education
Treating the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle (SCM)
  The Sternocleidomastoid Muscle       Treating the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle - Dry Needling with Paul Townley     Active Trigger Points in the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Can Appear for a Host... Read more...
Trigger Points and Sciatic Type Pain - Gluteus Minimus - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points and Sciatic Type Pain - Gluteus Minimus
Gluteus Muscles   Gluteus Minimus Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Video Notes In the video above, NAT Presenter Dr. Jonathan Kuttner shows how to locate trigger points in... 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...