Conditions: Plantar fasciitis, Flat foot, Achilles tendinopathy
This lesson is about the plantar fascia which is a thick layer of deep fascia covering the the plantar surface of foot. It provides a strong support for the foot curves and also for handling the body weight transferring to the ground. Elasticity of this fascia is very critical in order to deliver the actions are expected from this structure. In this course we will learn the abnormalities of Plantar fascia and also the flexors of the foot (muscles in the plantar surface) and their relationship with the foot curve abnormalities. The curve abnormalities such as flat foot will affect on the structure and elasticity of plantar fascia and as a result will be the cause of common conditions in this area such as Plantar fasciitis.

Conditions: Flat foot, Achilles tendinopathy
This lesson covers the superficial layer of calf muscles which are formed of 3 major muscles (Gastrocnemius, Soleus and Plantaris muscles). These muscles are connected to Achilles tendon inserting to Calcaneus. The conditions such as achilles tendinopathy, flat foot and plantar fasciitis cause tightness of these muscles and achilles tendon. Proper assessment of these muscles to detect the abnormalities and performing techniques to make these structure elastic and flexible will improve so many actions in this area to be more effective and less painful.

Conditions: Ankle sprain, Tendinopathy of Peroneal muscles
This lesson covers the lateral side of the ankle where there are structures such as multiple ligaments to connect fibula to the tarsal bones. Also it is the passageway of the tendons of peroneal muscles. Due to the high change of overstretch of this area in sudden ankle twists which mostly happens towards the inversion of foot, understanding this area is very important for all therapists. This area get involved directly in conditions such as ankle sprain or peroneal muscles strain. Also indirect involvement if these structures occur in conditions such as flat foot, IT band contracture and even Shin splint. In this lesson, you will understand all the details related to the lateral side of ankle and management of the conditions related to this area.

Conditions: Shin splint, Forwarded body posture, Anterior compartment syndrome
​This lesson covers the 4 muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg which are:

• Tibialis anterior m.
• Extensor hallucis longus m.
• Extensor digitorum longus m.
• Peroneus tertius m.

These muscles become tight in multiple conditions. Shin splint is the cause of pain in these muscles, which IMM techniques provide a very effective long term relief for that. Anterior compartment syndrome is also another cause of pain and discomfort of this area usually after exercise. The clients who have forwarded body posture (body is leaned forward), also have tight anterior leg muscles. In this lesson, you will learn how to assess this area of the body and how to manage the conditions with IMM techniques.

Conditions: Anterior tilt of hip, Patellofemoral syndrome
​This lesson covers the QF which is the largest muscle in the body. It has 4 origins (heads) and altogether insert to the Tibial tuberosity. Out of the 4 heads, one of them crosses the hip joint (Rectus femoris). This muscle becomes tight anytime the hip is tilted anteriorly, mostly in hyperlordotic posture or if the hip is unevenly lower than the other side. If the client has flat back or the hip is higher than the other side, there is a change the QF to become weaker. In either ways, tightness or weakness, this area might be painful and causing discomfort directly on the muscle itself or indirectly in the low back area and hip.
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In addition, there is a chance that there is an asymmetry in the medial and lateral heads of QF. This will apply different forces on patella and causes the tracking of patella to one direction. This itself could be the cause of Patellofemoral syndrome. In this lesson, we will review the assessment of this muscles and the management of all conditions related to the abnormalities of this muscle with IMM technique.

Conditions: Lateral tilt of hip, Leg length discrepancy, IT band contracture syndrome, IT band friction syndrome
This lesson covers the IT band which is a strong fascial structure on the lateral thigh and extends from ilium (connected to Tensor Fascia Lata) to the lateral condyle of tibia. Both IT bands together provide a strong support on both sides of the thigh to transfer the body weight from trunk to legs. Elasticity of both IT bands play an important role in allowing the hip flexibility during daily activities of human in standing position. If there is an imbalance or tightness in 2 IT bands, it will make the body prone to develop other misalignments which will lead to postural abnormalities and pain in different areas of the body specifically low back and neck.

If IT band becomes tight due to the overuse or hypomobility or misalignments of the hip, it can itself develop a condition called IT band friction syndrome, which is the inflammation over the IT band on the point crossing the lateral condyle of femur. In this lesson, you will learn how to assess both IT bands and how to treat their abnormalities with IMM technique. Also learning the proper exercises will help your client to have long term results of your treatment.

Conditions: Posterior tilt of hip, Pulled hamstrings
This lesson covers the hamstrings which are located on the posterior side of thigh. They are composed of 3 muscles:

• Biceps femoris m.
• Semitendinosus m.
• Semimembranosus m.​

These muscles mostly originate from the Ischial tuberosity in gluteal area (except the short head of biceps femoris m.) run to the tibia and fibula. Their actions are flexion of knee and extension of hip. These muscles can become tight if there is direct overuse of these muscles or a history of pulled hamstrings. Also this happens in posterior tilt of hip which is usually accompanied with hypolordosis or flat back. Hamstrings also commonly become weak if there is forwarded title of hip or hyperlordosis. In this lesson, we will review the general assessment of these muscles and also how to manage their abnormalities with IMM technique and proper exercise prescription.

Conditions: Posterior tilt of hip, Trochanteric bursitis
This lesson covers the most superficial muscle in the gluteal area. It is a strong extensor of the hip. We use this muscle in activities similar to squat such as when we stand up from a seated position or we step on the stairs. In the abnormal tilts of the hip such as anterior or posterior tilts of hip, this muscle is commonly involved. Gluteus maximus is either becoming tight or weak. In either way, we need the proper approach to manage the abnormalities of this muscle.
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In this lesson, you will learn how to locate, palpate and assess this muscle. Also you will apply IMM technique to treat the abnormalities related to this muscle. Also proper exercise prescription is an important component of managing the conditions related to this muscle.

Conditions: Anterior tilt of hip
This lesson covers the Iliopsoas which originates from the low back (Psoas major part) and ilium (Iliacus part).  Both of these parts join together and inset to lesser trochanter. This muscle is the strong flexor of the hip joint. Iliopsoas commonly gets tight in anterior tilt of hip or if one hip is lower than the other one. In the other hand, this muscle can get weak in client has hypolordosis or flat back. Palpation and assessment of this muscle due to its position is challenging. There are some ways of assessment which you can approach this muscle indirectly.

In this lesson, you will learn how to assess this muscle and detect the abnormalities, treat them with IMM technique and prescribe exercises for rehabilitation.

Conditions: Lateral tilt of hip, Leg length discrepancy
This lesson covers 2 small muscles which are gluteus medius and minimus.. Their main action is abduction of hip. However, they are very essential for keeping the hip in a straight horizontal level during the walk when the leg is off the floor. If the hips are not level, there is a chance the gluteus medius and minimus on the lower side gets tight and develops activation of trigger points. This will cause the pain in the area which radiates down the leg imitating the type of pain very similar to sciatica.

In this lesson, we will review the assessment of these muscles and how to treat their abnormalities with IMM technique and also how to recommend proper exercises and lifestyle modification to improve the condition of these muscles.

Conditions: Piriformis syndrome, Eternal or internal rotated hip, Leg length discrepency
This lesson covers 6 muscles which originate from hip area and insert mostly into greater trochanter of femur. Their main action is external rotation of hip. If there is abnormal rotated posture of hip, there’s a chance these muscles are involved. In this case, they are either tight or weak. In this case, the pain over these muscles, commonly occur. Specially if there is an involvement of Piriformis muscle in this group, the Sciatic nerve could be under compression which will itself cause the Piriformis syndrome.

In this lesson, we will review how to detect the abnormalities of this group of muscles and assess them. Later, we will approach very effective treatment with IMM techniques. Prescription of proper exercise is also a part of the plan to work on these muscles.

Approach to Lower Back Lesson
In this lesson we review the anatomical structure of the low back, layer by layer muscles and relationship of them with the vertebrae. We learn how to palpate the superficial fascia and muscles in the lower back and how to detect the abnormalities of these structures. Also being familiar with the action of all these muscles will help the practitioner to apply the IMM technique appropriately. Since the most common cause of low back pain has the myofascial root, understanding low back area in details is essential component to approach low back pain.

Conditions: Low back pain, SI joint deformity, Scoliosis, Hyperlordosis
This lesson covers the multifidus.  As a part of transversospinalis muscles, they deeply connect transverse processes to spinous processes of vertebra. They provide a very good support for the lower vertebra. Also they provide a very powerful proprioceptive effect since they have high densities of these receptors. These muscle are one of the common causes of low back pain if the muscle strain is the reason of pain.

Palpation of these muscles and understanding their action is the important part of this lesson. Later, you will learn how to perform IMM technique on them and recommend exercises and lifestyle changes for the client

Conditions: Low back pain, SI joint deformity, Scoliosis, Hyperlordosis
This lesson covers the thoracolumbar fascia.  In the lower back attached to the Sacrum there is a thick cover which is providing a strong support for majority of muscles which connect to the lower back area such as Latissimus dorsi and Erector spinae. This thick fascia contains the fibres in different directions. If there is inflammation in this area or due to hypomobility and lack of stretches, these fibers might develop adhesions in each direction. As a result, this area becomes tight and causes pain directly over the fibres itself or involving the muscles attached to it.

In this lesson, we will discuss about how to assess different angles of this fasci and how to release the adhesions if there is any.

Conditions: Low back pain, SI joint deformity, Scoliosis, Hyperlordosis, Hyperkyphosis
This lesson covers the Erector Spinae.  These strong muscles are located on two sides of vertebra and provide a strong support for the kyphotic and lordotic curvatures of vertebra. Each erector spinae muscle extend from the sacrum and ilium through Thoracolumbar fascia all the way to the ribs, cervical area and occipital bone. Each muscle has three layers vertically: Spinalis, Longissimus and Iliocostalis in order from medial to lateral.

Any abnormality in the curvatures of the vertebra such as scoliosis, hyperkyphosis or hyperlordosis, as well as rotations of single vertebra or joint abnormalities will directly affect on this muscle. As a result assessment and treatment of this muscle is a major part of management of these conditions. In this lesson, IMM technique will teach you a proper palpation, assessment and treatment as well as exercises for this group of muscles.

Conditions: Low back pain, SI joint deformity, Scoliosis, Hyperlordosis, Hyperkyphosis, Sciatica
This lesson covers the quadratus lumborum which is the deepest muscle in the lower back area right before accessing the abdominal organs. It extends between the rib 12, L1 to L5 and ilium. The action of this muscle is side bending of the torso ipsilaterally. As a result, any misalignment of hip or vertebra will affect on the structure of this muscle on both sides. If there is a lateral tilt of hip, we are expecting that this muscle on the higher hip side gets tighter and on the lower hip side gets elongated. Either of these two changes might be the cause of low back pain.

In this lesson, we will review how to palpate this muscle deep to the other layers of muscle in low back area. The IMM technique along with proper exercise plan will release these muscle and provide a reasonable effect in management of low back pain due to the abnormalities of this muscle.

Conditions: Low back pain, SI joint deformity, Scoliosis, Hyperlordosis, Hyperkyphosis, Sciatica
This lesson covers the main joint which transfer the body weight of the trunk to hips, legs and to the ground. The balance of these two joints is very critical. Any misalignment of these joints, will affect the muscles are directly crossing the lower back and also the muscles which indirectly connect to the hip and low back area.

Proper assessment of these joints and understanding how they work is very important. If these is hypomobility or stiffness of one SI joint, it will cause the muscles related to this joint to carry extra burden. As a result these muscle will activate trigger point. This will be one of the common causes of low back pain. Also the joint itself can develop dysfunction and be a cause of pain.

In this lesson, we will learn multiple tests to evaluate the SI joint and also the technique based on myofascial release and muscle energy to manage the abnormalities of this joint.

Introduction, Posture Assessment and Neck Muscles Palpation and ROM
This lesson covers the anatomy of the neck muscles and their relationship with the vertebrae and cervical curvature. The neck muscles are positioned layer by layer from a very superficial Upper trapezius m. all the way to the deepest Suboccipital muscles. Each muscle has an individual action, however all these muscles are very closely interconnected. Therefore, understanding all these muscles together in details and learning how to palpate them and detect the abnormalities and tightness in them is a very crucial part of our approach to the head and neck area.

Conditions: Scoliosis, Tension headache, Neck pain, Uneven shoulders, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Shoulder pain
This lesson is about the superficial muscle which covers the posterior neck area. It originates from the occipital and neck area and inserts to the scapula and clavicle. The main action of this muscle is elevation of shoulder. In the uneven position of shoulders, this muscle is usually tight on the higher shoulder side. This might be the cause of activation of trigger point in this muscle which itself causes the tension headache around the ear area.

In this lesson, we will discuss how to evaluate this muscle on both sides. Then you will learn how IMM technique can make this muscle more elastic to remove the abnormalities related to this muscle.

Conditions: Scoliosis, Tension headache, Neck pain, Uneven shoulders, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Shoulder pain
In this lesson, we will review how to assess the abnormalities of the Levator Scapula, how to fix them with IMM technique and what exercises prescribe to the client regarding this muscle.

Deeper to upper trapezius and splenius muscles, we can palpate this muscle. It is extending between the cervical vertebrae (C1 to C4) to the superior part of the medial border of scapula. This muscle is mostly considered an upper limb muscle due to its function (elevation of shoulder). However, the shortness of this muscle is one of the main causes of neck pain, as a result we discuss this muscle as a neck muscle.

Conditions: Scoliosis, Tension headache, Neck pain, Abnormal position of head (in posture)
In this lesson, we will learn how to palpate these muscles deeper to upper trapezius, assess them and approach them for the IMM technique. Also neck exercises will be reviewed to target these muscles.

There two splenius muscles: Cervicis and capitis.
Splenius cervicis extends from thoracic vertebra to cervical vertebra. Splenius capitis extends between cervical and upper thoracic area to the back of skull. Both muscles are able to extend the neck (bilaterally), rotate and bend the neck to the same side. If the head is abnormally rotated to one side as one of the postural misalignments, splenius muscles are commonly involved. As a result, these muscles might develop activated trigger point which causes tension headache.

Conditions:Tension headache, Neck pain, Abnormal position of head (in posture), Hyperlordosis of Neck, Forward Head Posture
In this lesson you will learn how to assess SCM and release it with IMM technique. Also you will learn the exercises of SCM.

This muscle is a strong muscle on the anterior side of the neck which separates the anterior and posterior triangles of neck. This muscle has two heads (origins): Sternal head and Clavicular head. From these two origins, the muscle extends to the posterior neck area is connected to the Mastoid process and Occipital bone. SCM bilaterally flexes the neck and if works on one side, it will side bend the neck to the same side (mostly by clavicular head) and rotates the head to the opposite side (mostly by sternal head). If there is any abnormal tilt or rotated position of the head, there is a chance that SCM of one side becomes shorter. In extreme cases, it might even develop torticollis.

Conditions: Tension headache, Neck pain, Abnormal position of head (in posture), Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
In this lesson, we will evaluate these muscles, the possibility of TOS creation by these muscles, IMM technique to treat them and also exercise prescription.

This is a group of three muscles on the lateral side of neck: Scalene anterior, middle and posterior. All of them originate from the cervical vertebra. Anterior and middle muscles insert to the first rib and posterior muscle inserts to 2nd rib. These muscles originally work as a breathing muscles which are used during very deep breath to elevate the ribs 1 and 2 to expand the lungs. At the same time, these muscles are involved in the balance of cervical area. Any misalignment if neck will affect on the integrity of these muscles. They become even more important when we understand that the nerves and blood vessels which run from the chest to the arm, pass through between Scalene anterior and middle. As a result the tightness of these muscles will compress on these nerves and blood vessels and might cause the conditions so-called Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).

Conditions: Tension headache, Neck pain, Abnormal position of head (in posture), Hyperlordosis of Neck, Forward Head Posture
In this lesson, we teach you how to access these small muscles, how to palpate them and how to perform IMM techniques. We also review the neck exercises which will target these muscles.

There is a group of small muscles in the upper neck area, exactly under the nuchal line of Occipital bone. Their main job is to support the movements of C1 over C2 (rotation of head). Also they are directly involved in performing the rotation of head. In abnormal rotated head positions (which can be detected during the postural assessment), these muscles commonly get affected. When this muscles are tightened, they cause commonly tension headaches. In general when we have a client with tension headache, Suboccipital muscles are one of the targets to get assessed and to get treated if it is needed.

Conditions:Tension headache, Neck pain, Abnormal position of head (in posture), Hyperlordosis of Neck, Forward Head Posture
In this lesson, we will learn how to palpate this deep muscle and how to perform IMM technique here. Also the exercises of this muscle will be discussed.

This group of deep muscles is the extension of long erector spinae from the lower part of the trunk. This muscle plays an important role for keeping the normal lordotic curve of the neck. The main action of this muscle is extension of the neck. However, it is also performing the balance of the head in opposition of anterior neck and vertebrae muscles. In any lordotic abnormalities of the neck or in forward head posture, this muscle will get affected and is required a treatment. In this case, the clients might develop neck pain or radiating tension headaches.

• 35 year old female, house wife.
• Neck pain since last 3 weeks.
• No history of trauma

• 45 year old female, baker.
• Restricted range of motion and pain since last 4 months.
• History of sudden overstretch of shoulder.

• 17 year old female, student.
• Chronic reoccurring lower back pain.
• No history of trauma.

• 23 year old male, driver
• Knee pain for the last 3 weeks.
• No history of trauma or Sudden overstretch.

Upper Limb Muscles: Shoulder, Arm, Forearm and Hand

Lower Limb Muscles: Thigh, Leg and Foot

Head & Neck Muscles

​Trunk Muscles

Upper Limb: Scapula, Clavicle, Humerus, Radius, Ulna and Hand

Lower Limb: Hip, Femur (Anterior and Posterior), Tibula, Fibula and Foot Bones

Head & Neck: Cranium and Facial

​Trunk: Vertebra and Thoracic Cage