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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 y artículos

Flick, Tap, and Stretch: Diagnosing and Managing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Niel Asher Education
Flick, Tap, and Stretch: Diagnosing and Managing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most well-known conditions affecting the wrist and hand. It’s that frustrating, sometimes painful issue that... Leer más...
Trapezius Trigger Point Release
Trigger Points in Trapezius: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Trigger Points in the Trapezius Muscle and How to Treat Them If you’ve ever felt that stubborn knot in your shoulder that just won’t quit, chances are you’ve encountered... Leer más...
Common Hand Injuries
Tackling RSI Hand Injuries: Symptoms, Treatments, and Self-Help Tips
Why RSI Hand Injuries Are So Common Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are becoming increasingly common, especially in our modern world dominated by technology. Think about it: how often do you... Leer más...
NAT Massage Specialisation Courses
The Top 10 Specialist Modalities to Supercharge Your Manual Therapy Practice
As a manual therapist, you’ve likely built a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and movement. But in today’s competitive world, specializing in additional modalities can elevate your practice and help... Leer más...
McKenzie Extensions: The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Relief and Recovery - Niel Asher Education
McKenzie Extensions: The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Relief and Recovery
As an experienced athletic trainer, I’ve seen firsthand how McKenzie extensions can change the game for athletes and clients alike. These seemingly simple exercises often pack a punch when it... Leer más...
Common Pickle Ball Injuries
Pickleball: The Fastest-Growing Sport and Its Impact on Health and Fitness
If someone had told me five years ago that a sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong would take over my weekends, I probably would have laughed. Yet, here... Leer más...
Stretching to help avoid groin pain
Groin Adductor Injuries: From Understanding to Recovery
Understanding the Groin Adductor Muscles: A Comprehensive Guide The groin adductor muscles play a crucial role in movement, stability, and overall lower-body functionality. Understanding their anatomy, common injuries, and treatment... Leer más...
Deep neck flexor muscles
Terapia de puntos gatillo: espondilosis cervical y torácica
Los puntos gatillo pueden tener un impacto en el desarrollo y la gravedad de la espondilosis cervical Puntos de activación para entrenadores Puntos gatillo para terapeutas La espondilosis es un... Leer más...
Serratus Posterior Trigger Point Release for Shoulder Pain
Terapia de puntos gatillo: serrato posterior inferior
Los puntos gatillo en el serrato posteroinferior pueden causar un dolor local poco común que se irradia sobre y alrededor del músculo Serratus Posterior Inferior es una causa a menudo... Leer más...
Shin Splints Tibialis Anterior
Terapia de masaje | Tratamiento del dolor de espinillas | Liberación del punto de activación
Descripción general de la anatomía del síndrome de tensión tibial medial (férulas en las espinillas) Los calambres en las espinillas son especialmente comunes entre los corredores y otros atletas que... Leer más...
Pelvic Pain and Levator Ani syndrome explained
Understanding Levator Ani Syndrome: Relief and Insights for Chronic Pelvic Pain
  Chronic Pelvic Pain and Trigger Points - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner     If you have pelvic pain, chances are you have trigger points somewhere within or adjacent to your pelvic... Leer más...
Learn Somatic Therapy
What is Somatic Therapy?
So What is Somatic Therapy? Have you ever noticed how stress or emotional pain seems to settle in your body? Maybe your shoulders tense up when you're anxious, or you... Leer más...
Medical Massage
What is Medical Massage?
Medical Massage for Plantar Fasciitis   If you’ve ever heard the term "medical massage" and wondered how it differs from other forms of massage therapy, you’re not alone. As an... Leer más...
Piriformis Stretch for Trigger Point Release
Are You Suffering from Piriformis Trigger Points?
If you’ve ever felt an unexplained pain deep in your buttocks or a sharp, radiating ache down your leg, the culprit might be your piriformis muscle. Though small, this muscle... Leer más...
Tennis Elbow Trigger Point Therapy Massage
Tennis Elbow: Treating, and Preventing Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow might sound like something only tennis players deal with, but the truth is, this common condition affects people from all walks of life. Officially known as lateral epicondylitis,... Leer más...
TMJ Treatment
Terapia de puntos gatillo - Secuencia de tratamiento típica para TMJD
Los puntos gatillo en el trapecio superior a menudo se asocian con TMJD Los trastornos de la ATM a menudo responderán muy bien a la terapia de puntos gatillo y... Leer más...
It Band Syndrome and Trigger Points
IT Band Syndrome: Top 5 Causes and Solutions
If you’ve ever felt that sharp, nagging pain on the outside of your knee that just won’t quit, chances are you’ve encountered Iliotibial Band Syndrome, or ITBS for short. It’s... Leer más...
Hip Extensors: Spotlight on Quadratus Femoris and Trigger Points - Niel Asher Education
Terapia de puntos gatillo - Cuadrado femoral
Tratamiento del cuadrado femoral - Stuart Hinds Los puntos gatillo en el cuadrado femoral suelen aparecer junto con otros puntos gatillo en el área inmediata, incluida la cadera y el... Leer más...