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What is Myotherapy?

Myotherapy, also known as Musculoskeletal Therapy is a physical therapy designed to prevent, treat, manage and rehabilitate musculoskeletal pain and associated pathologies. It also helps improve muscle and joint function and performance.

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What Is A Myotherapist?

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A Myotherapist is a primary care allied health professional who provide evidence-informed assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for a wide range of musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions. Myotherapists are expertly trained in a wide range of orthopaedic, neurologic and functional testing to gain a thorough understanding of a patient’s physical state.

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How Does Myotherapy Work?

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Myotherapy draws upon Western medical principles of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and pathology. It includes a range of manual therapies to ease a patient’s pain, including soft tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, myofascial cupping therapy, dry needling, corrective and rehabilitative exercise, taping, TENS machines and prescriptive advice on muscle and pain management.

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What Can Myotherapy Help With?

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According to experts, Myotherapy can help prevent and treat a range of acute

and chronic musculoskeletal pain and disorders. These include:

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  • Myofascial pain

  • Stiffness & ache associated with bad posture

  • Acute and chronic stiff or painful neck

  • Knee, leg & foot ache – shin splints, patella tracking, runners knee, ankle strains

  • Chronic overuse syndromes – tendonitis, tennis/golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel

  • Acute & chronic back pain / ‘sciatica’

  • Shoulder pain, impingement syndrome, frozen shoulder

  • Hand & finger tingling thoracic outlet syndrome

  • Arthritis/Degenerative joint pain

  • Chronic weakness syndrome, fibromyalgia syndrome

  • Pain & disorder linked to stress & tension

  • Tension headaches and migraines

  • Sports injuries, such as muscle sprains, strains and tears

  • Tendinopathy

  • Rehabilitation from surgery

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