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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

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Achilles Tendinitis
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Achilles Tendinitis
  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...
Muscle Energy Technique - Gastrocnemius
Muscle Energy Technique - Gastrocnemius
  Scroll down for step-by-step instructions for treating this muscle using the Muscle Energy Technique protocol       Gastrocnemius - Common Trigger Point Sites   Gastrocnemius The gastrocnemius is... Read more...
Trigger Point Therapy - Gastrocnemius Anatomy
Trigger Point Therapy - Gastrocnemius Anatomy
  Gastrocnemius - Trigger Point Anatomy   Gastrocnemius Muscle and Trigger Points Several trigger points can form in this muscle, typically referring pain (and sometimes stiffness) into the medial plantar... Read more...
Tips to Keep the Calf Muscles Healthy and Pain Free!
Tips to Keep the Calf Muscles Healthy and Pain Free!
  How to Avoid Injury by Stretching the Calf Muscles After Workout     Calf Muscle Stretch - Find the Way That Works for You! Watch the video above to... Read more...
Achilles Tendinitis - Self Help
Achilles Tendinitis - Self Help
  Simple ways to stretch soleus - Stuart Hinds   Become a Trigger Point Therapist   What is Achilles Tendinitis? Achilles Tendinitis is characterized by an injury to the achilles tendon mostly... Read more...
Treating Gastrocnemius
Treating Gastrocnemius
    Treating Trigger Points in Gastrocnemius - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Ischemic Compression Technique   The gastrocnemius is the largest and most superficial of the calf muscles. It has the... Read more...