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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 Calcific Tendonitis
Understanding Calcific Tendonitis: Why It Happens, How It Heals, and Where Manual Therapy Fits In
  A comprehensive guide for manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and personal trainers Calcific tendonitis is one of those shoulder conditions that seems to appear out of nowhere. One week a... Read more...
Shoulder Rehab Exercises
Shoulder Injury Rehabilitation: Why It’s Complicated, How to Approach It, and What Really Works
Shoulder rehabilitation is one of those areas in clinical practice where experience teaches you humility. No matter how well you think you understand the injury in front of you, no... Read more...
Shoulder Special Tests Course
Shoulder Special Tests: A Practical Guide for Manual Therapists
Special Tests: Clues, Not Conclusions There are few joints as fascinating, frustrating, and wonderfully unpredictable as the shoulder. If you’ve treated enough of them, you already know: every shoulder tells... Read more...
Neck Extension Stretch
5 Best Shoulder and Neck Stretches to Do Every Morning
Wake Up, Stretch, and Feel Amazing: Why Morning Neck and Shoulder Stretches Matter Let’s be honest—most of us wake up feeling stiff. Whether you slept in an awkward position, spent... Read more...
Movement and Rehabilitation - 5 Great Shoulder Stretches - Niel Asher Education
Movement and Rehabilitation - 5 Great Shoulder Stretches
  Know your shoulder anatomy!      Simple Shoulder Stretches Here are 5 other shoulder stretches that we regularly recommend ... 1. Great for trigger points in the "Pecs"! Technique Kneel... Read more...
Top 10 Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder
Top 10 Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder
10 Best Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder: Reclaiming Movement and Easing Pain A frozen shoulder. The name itself evokes a sense of stiffness and immobility, and that's precisely what this... Read more...
Teres Minor Trigger Points
Understanding the Teres Minor Muscle: Anatomy, Trigger Points, and Trigger Point Therapy
The human shoulder is a complex and highly mobile joint that relies on the coordinated function of various muscles. Among the key players in this system is the teres minor,... Read more...
The Infraspinatus Muscle: Function, Injuries, and Treatment Modalities - Niel Asher Education
The Infraspinatus Muscle: Function, Injuries, and Treatment Modalities
The infraspinatus muscle is member of the rotator cuff group, which comprises the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis The infraspinatus muscle is one of the four muscles that comprise... Read more...
Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle
Trigger Point Treatment - Serratus Posterior Inferior
  Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle   Serratus Posterior Inferior is an often overlooked cause of lower back pain This muscle may be primarily a muscle of proprioception but it's important to... Read more...
Rehabilitation - Simple Shoulder Strengthening Exercises - Niel Asher Education
Rehabilitation - Simple Shoulder Strengthening Exercises
   Shoulder and Upper Body - Resistance Band Exercises with Mike McGurn   When you work correctly with a resistance band, every part of both the concentric and eccentric part of... Read more...
Shoulder Health | Mastering Horizontal Pulling - Niel Asher Education
Shoulder Health | Mastering Horizontal Pulling
Mastering Horizontal Pulling: A Comprehensive Guide to Shoulder Health, Injury Avoidance, and Rehab Considerations Introduction: Horizontal pulling exercises are a cornerstone of any well-rounded strength training program, targeting key muscles... Read more...
Treating Rotator Cuff Injuries
Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries and Treatment
The rotator cuff—a group of four small but mighty muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis—acts as the shoulder’s dynamic stabilizer. These muscles keep the humeral head centred in the... Read more...