Myotherapy

Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy used to treat or prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement caused by muscle or myofascia dysfunction.

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Myotherapists

Myotherapy is a type of treatment designed to relieve or further prevent soft tissue damage and restricted joint movement caused by myofascial or muscle dysfunction. Our myotherapists provide clients across the eastern suburbs with a range of treatments designed to have them back up and moving without restriction.

Should I Find A Myotherapist Near Me?

Located in Mitcham, we provide treatments to clients across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. While you’ll see us attending to those throughout Ringwood, Nunawading, Vermont, Doncaster, Park Orchards and Donvale, we also welcome new patients from surrounding areas. We will hold an initial consultation that seeks to understand the cause of your soft tissue damage before applying a variety of treatments that aim to rejuvenate movement in the problematic area.

BodyMotion Physiotherapy also provides an extended range of treatments for muscle pain, including Relaxation Massage and Clinical Pilates.

Clinical pilates at Body Motion Physio

Myotherapy Explained

Myofascia are the thin, fibrous sheets of tissue that separate and surround muscles. Tendons and ligaments are composed of conjoined myofascia. This form of treatment is based upon western medical principles which include biomechanics, anatomy and physiology. Clients at BodyMotion Physiotherapy do not require a doctor’s referral to receive myotherapy.

What Conditions Can Myotherapy Treatment Help With?

This type of treatment has long been a favourite for Australians. Aimed at treatings soft tissue pain and even joint movement that’s restricted, it’s an all-round technique that has a holistic approach.
If you’re interested in these sessions, you also don’t require a referral, making it accessible and easy to get started with.
These techniques are utilised to treat a range of conditions relating to the myofascia, including:
Woman performing physiotherapy exercises

How Will My First Myotherapy Appointment Work?

For your first appointment at BodyMotion Physiotherapy, we ask that you bring any medical test results (including x-rays) that may relate to the problem. Our highly trained and experienced myotherapists will ask you questions that relate to your symptoms. Tell them anything you know about your medical history, including previous injuries or surgeries you underwent. Provide them with a list of any medication you are currently using. This information is kept with the strictest confidentiality and used to determine exactly what the problem is.
Our professionals will then manipulate and analyse the affected joints and muscles, before developing a treatment plan which will include techniques such as massage, remedial techniques, further joint manipulation, myofascial dry needling and trigger point therapy.

Myotherapy falls under the category of manual therapy and uses specific evidence-based techniques and assessments to treat physical conditions. It can also provide relief towards neuromusculoskeletal problems across nerves, muscles and joints.

These days, this type of treatment is highly popular for a number of conditions and circumstances. 

These therapists do complete an advanced diploma of remedial massage to undertake this form of clinical treatment. Typically, they carry a higher qualification undertaken, as set by APHRA. This then allows them to cover dry needling, advanced assessments, ultrasounds, TENS treatment, cupping, rehabilitation and more.
Those qualified in this area have successfully completed any relevant training that’s set by a government-accredited institution. It must meet the minimum standards determined by IRMA. Full documentation on how these therapists obtain their qualification can be accessed here.
Like physiotherapy, it’s important to wear comfortable clothing that allows you to freely move around. Mostly, it’s important in your initial consultation so that your therapist can assess your range of motion through a number of exercises.
If you’re expecting, this form of treatment can be highly effective for accessing muscle relief. It can also help with final stages of pregnancy and play a big role in supporting your ever-changing body throughout your journey. During your initial consultation, your practitioner will discuss what forms of treatment are best for your current condition and comfort levels.
Our therapists are highly skilled in all areas of neural tension and symptoms relating to sciatic conditions. This means we’ll target areas of discomfort to help you manage this condition and support you in accessing a better quality of life.
Like physiotherapy, it’s important to wear comfortable clothing that allows you to freely move around. Mostly, it’s important in your initial consultation so that your therapist can assess your range of motion through a number of exercises.
If you’re expecting, this form of treatment can be highly effective for accessing muscle relief. It can also help with final stages of pregnancy and play a big role in supporting your ever-changing body throughout your journey. During your initial consultation, your practitioner will discuss what forms of treatment are best for your current condition and comfort levels.
Our therapists are highly skilled in all areas of neural tension and symptoms relating to sciatic conditions. This means we’ll target areas of discomfort to help you manage this condition and support you in accessing a better quality of life.

What are the Symptoms of Soft Tissue Pain?

There are a range of symptoms that are related to myofascial pain. These include:
Woman performing physiotherapy exercises

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