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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

Unraveling Joint Hypermobility: A Guide for Massage Therapists - Niel Asher Education
Unraveling Joint Hypermobility: A Guide for Massage Therapists
What is Joint Hypermobility? Joint hypermobility (JH) refers to the ability of certain joints to move beyond their normal range of motion. While some people experience this condition without any... Leer más...
The Link Between Core Strength and Pelvic Floor Health: A Deep Dive for Women - Niel Asher Education
The Link Between Core Strength and Pelvic Floor Health: A Deep Dive for Women
  The importance of core strength in maintaining a healthy pelvic floor is often underestimated A healthy pelvic floor is vital for women of all ages, playing a crucial role... Leer más...
Osteoporosis and Prevention: Understanding the Silent Disease and How to Protect Your Bones - Niel Asher Education
Osteoporosis and Prevention: Understanding the Silent Disease and How to Protect Your Bones
Bone-Weakening Disease  Osteoporosis is often referred to as the silent disease because it develops gradually and without noticeable symptoms until a bone fracture occurs. This bone-weakening disease affects millions of... Leer más...
Empowering Women Through Pelvic Floor Health: A Comprehensive Guide - Niel Asher Education
Empowering Women Through Pelvic Floor Health: A Comprehensive Guide
    Pelvic floor health is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of women's overall well-being A strong and well-functioning pelvic floor is essential for various bodily functions, such as... Leer más...
Unleash the Power of Massage and Trigger Point Therapy for Your Horse's Well-being - Niel Asher Education
Unleash the Power of Massage and Trigger Point Therapy for Your Horse's Well-being
Horses, like humans, can experience muscle pain and stiffness, which can lead to a variety of performance and health issues. Equine massage and trigger point therapy are increasingly popular methods... Leer más...
Gua Sha: Unlocking the Ancient Healing Technique for Modern Wellness - Niel Asher Education
Gua Sha: Unlocking the Ancient Healing Technique for Modern Wellness
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique that has been practiced for thousands of years. With its roots deeply entrenched in ancient healing practices, Gua Sha has recently... Leer más...
The Gall Bladder Meridian: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Importance and Role in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Niel Asher Education
The Gall Bladder Meridian: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Importance and Role in Traditional Chinese Medicine
  Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for thousands of years, offering a holistic approach to health and well-being. Central to TCM is the concept of meridians, which are... Leer más...
Time Under Tension: A Key Ingredient for Effective Weight Training - Niel Asher Education
Time Under Tension: A Key Ingredient for Effective Weight Training
  Introduction Time under tension (TUT) is a crucial concept in weight training that can significantly impact your workout's effectiveness and the results you achieve. This powerful training technique focuses... Leer más...
Unlock the Secrets of Your Pelvic Floor: The Foundation for Health and Vitality - Niel Asher Education
Unlock the Secrets of Your Pelvic Floor: The Foundation for Health and Vitality
    Introduction The pelvic floor muscles are an essential, yet often overlooked, component of our overall health and well-being. These muscles provide crucial support for our internal organs, maintain... Leer más...
The Mighty Deltoid Muscle: Functions, Injuries, Trigger Points, and Stretching - Niel Asher Education
The Mighty Deltoid Muscle: Functions, Injuries, Trigger Points, and Stretching
  Deltoid Muscle - what you need to know! The deltoid muscle is an essential muscle group in the human body that is often overlooked in discussions about fitness and... Leer más...
How to Locate, Test and Stretch the Psaos Muscle - Niel Asher Education
How to Locate, Test and Stretch the Psaos Muscle
About the Psoas Muscle The psoas muscle, also known as the iliopsoas muscle, is a deep-seated muscle located in the lower part of the torso, stretching from the lumbar spine... Leer más...
Rehab and Injury Prevention for Wrist and Elbow Pain - Niel Asher Education
5 increíbles estiramientos para el dolor de muñeca y codo
Terapia de puntos gatillo - Estiramiento del tríceps Los puntos gatillo miofasciales (MTP, por sus siglas en inglés) son ubicuos y el dolor miofascial afecta hasta al 85 % de... Leer más...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Quadratus Lumborum - Niel Asher Education
Terapia de puntos gatillo - Tratamiento del cuadrado lumbar
Unlocking Relief: Understanding Quadratus Lumborum Trigger PointsAre you struggling with persistent lower back pain? Understanding quadratus lumborum trigger points can be the key to alleviating your discomfort. This blog dives... Leer más...
How to safely Treat Neck Pain and Stiffness - Niel Asher Education
Cómo tratar con seguridad el dolor y la rigidez del cuello
El Dr. Jonathan Kuttner explica los peligros potenciales de los ajustes manipulativos y cómo el dolor y la rigidez del cuello se pueden tratar normalmente con otras técnicas de masaje... Leer más...
Common Sports Injuries - Treating the Hamstrings - Niel Asher Education
Common Sports Injuries - Treating the Hamstrings
Most hamstring injuries will respond well to self help and conservative treatment  The hamstrings are a set of muscles that extend the hip and flex (bend) the knee. They start... Leer más...
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJD) and Bruxism - Niel Asher Education
Terapia de puntos gatillo - Trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular (TMD o/ TMJD)
Trastornos de la ATM: descripción general de la anatomía   Se estima que entre el 20 y el 30 % de la población adulta tendrá problemas de ATM en algún... Leer más...
Diaphragm and Breathing - Niel Asher Education
Terapia de puntos gatillo: diafragma y respiración
Cómo evaluar e influir en su respiración La mecánica de respiración anormal puede ser uno de los factores clave en el desarrollo de puntos gatillo miofasciales crónicos en todo el... Leer más...
Quadratus Lumborum Stretching
Stretching for Pain Relief - Quadratus Lumborum
What is the Quadratus Lumborum? In this article we will take a look at the Quadratus Lumborum and the most common injuries associated with it. We'll also look at some... Leer más...