What is Myotherapy?
Myotherapy is evidence based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions.
Most people know that Remedial massage is one component of Myotherapy. It is a form of physical therapy used to treat soft tissue pain and dysfunction, muscle tension and pain, ligaments, tendons and myofascial release, joint restriction to improve range and quality of movement. Easing your aches and pains to improve quality of life.
Myotherapists take a hands-on approach and employ techniques such as manual trigger point therapy, Myofascial release and cupping, manual dry needling, joint mobilizations and assisted stretching, lymphatic drainage, load management, exercise prescription, electrotherapeutic techniques and client education on pain management or activity and/or lifestyle modification.
What can a Myotherapist treat?
- Neck tension, pain and Head aches
- Back pain
- Joint stiffness and decreased ROM
- Sporting injuries
- Degenerative conditions (age releated)
- Arthritis and associated symptoms
- Overuse and postural syndromes
- Rotator cuff and shoulder complaints
- Occupational therapies
- Ankles, feet and Achilles problems
- Jaw pain, tension and clicking
- Repetitive strain injuries (eg. Tennis elbow)
- Lymphatic drainage
- Assisting in Surgery rehab
What we do!
- Myotherapy treatments
- Pre and Post natal myotherapy treatments
- Lymphatic drainage treatments
- Manual Dry needling
- Myofascial cupping
- Exercise Prescription
- Clinical Pilates
- Improve Quality of Life
Book in for your Myotherapy treatment today!
- 1. Can I claim Myotherapy treatments on my private health Insurance?
Yes, depending on your health fund cover. Sometimes myotherapy can come off your remedial massage allowance or your physiotherapy allowance, its always best to check with your health fund and see how they cover myotherapy.
- 2. Do I need a referral to see a Myotherapist?
No, some therapists like your GP or other allied health therapists may refer you to a Myotherapist if they believe our treatment will help your condition or work well with their management pan for you. You can also book in of your volition to relax or just for general maintenance.