Myotherapy
What is Myotherapy?
Myotherapy is the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions. Specifically conditions which may cause muscular dysfunction and pain thus affecting movement and mobility.
Myotherapy involves a comprehensive history and physical evaluation, allowing the Myotherapist to tailor your treatment, of the affected muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments, and nerves, to your individual needs.
What Conditions do Myotherapists Treat?
Back, neck, and shoulder pain
Sports and occupational injuries
Headaches, jaw pain and clicking
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
Plantar fasciitis
Tennis and golfer's elbow
What Treatment Methods do Myotherapists Use?
Soft tissue manipulation
Trigger point release
Joint mobilisation
Myofascial dry needling
Cupping
Thermal (hot/cold) therapies
Passive and active stretching
Ergonomic risk assessment
Corrective exercises
Patient education
What Training Does a Myotherapist Have?
Myotherapists are tertiary trained in biophysical science. They have a thorough understanding of:
Anatomy and surface anatomy
Biomechanics
Kinesiology
Physiology
Nutrition
Pathology
Pharmacology
Scientific evaluation