Myotherapy (Only Available in Melbourne Central Branch)
Myotherapy (Only Available in Melbourne Central Branch)
 

 

Myotherapy is applied in the preventative, corrective and rehabilitative phases of therapy to restore and maintain the normal integrity of the soft tissue structure of the human body.
                           
Myotherapists can treat include:
 
Ø      Sporting & occupational injuries
Ø      Stiffness & pain associated with poor posture
Ø      Associated joint & vertebral dysfunction & pain
Ø      Acute & chronic conditions affecting function & mobility
Ø      Scoliosis / Kyphosis
Ø      Headaches / migraines
Ø      Acute and chronic stiff and painful neck
Ø      Chronic overuse syndromes - tendonitis, RSI, tennis/golfer's elbow, carpal tunnel
Ø      Acute & chronic back pain / 'sciatica'
Ø      Shoulder pain, impingement syndrome, frozen shoulder
Ø      Hand & finger numbness / tingling – thoracic outlet syndrome
Ø      Knee, leg & foot pain – shin splints, patella tracking dysfunction, runners knee, ankle sprains
Ø      Arthritis / Multiple Sclerosis
Ø      Pregnancy – pre/post natal complaints
Ø      Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia
Ø      Pain & dysfunction associated with stress & tension
Ø      Rehabilitative stage of an injury or illness
 
Myotherapy can be used to treat a wide range of disorders including:
  • Overuse injury such as tennis elbow or shin splints
  • Some sports injuries
  • Tension headache
  • Pain caused by poor posture
  • Some types of chronic back pain
  • Some types of joint pain, such as shoulder impingement syndrome
  • Muscle sprains.
Myotherapy uses a range of techniques including:
  • Massage, including sports and remedial techniques
  • Gently moving the patient’s affected body part through its range of motion (passive stretching)
  • Hot or cold therapy
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy
  • Trigger point therapy (acupressure)
  • Myofascial dry needling (acupuncture).
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