Range.Myotherapy

Range.
Myotherapy

Myotherapy is the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions, which may cause myofascial pain or dysfunction throughout the body affecting movement and mobility.

 Range Myotherapy Northcote can treat a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries. Our skilled Myotherapist can complete a holistic assessment to identify the underlying cause of your pain or injury.

Myotherapy is a manual therapy in which the soft tissue structures of the body are manipulated in order to improve optimal health and well-being. The techniques used by Myotherapists are aimed to improve and maintain optimal function of the soft tissue structures including muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. 

The benefits of Myotherapy can be seen with treating and managing musculoskeletal conditions providing relief from pain and generating increased mobility. Stiffness can be reduced and better circulation can be generated within the body with the help of Myotherapy.

As well as massage techniques our Range Myotherapist will use a range of other therapies including:

  • Deep Tissue Muscle Massage
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Myofascial Stretching
  • Myofascial Cupping
  • Corrective and Rehabilitative Exercises
  • Dry Needling
  • Sports Massage
  • Lymphatic Drainage
  • Application of Kinesiology Tape

Main benefits of myotherapy include:

  • Injury Prevention
  • Improve Sporting and Exercise Performance
  • Reduce pain
  • Help increase flexibility, Mobility and Range of motion
  • Effectively helps reduce the effects of stress
  • Improve posture
  • Reduce recovery time from an injury & Increase rate of healing

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between myotherapy and physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists provide you with an assessment, diagnosis, planning and management of your acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries/area of pain. Physiotherapists generally focus on a specific injury and focus on pain relief, recovery, mobility, and injury prevention.

Myotherapists provide assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions that may cause myofascial pain, or dysfunction throughout the body that affects movement and mobility. Myotherapy is great for maintenance appointments to aid you with any tightness or discomfort that you are feeling.

Do I need a referral from my doctor to attend your practice?

No, generally you do not need a referral from your doctor to see a physiotherapist.

However, you do require a referral if:

  1. You are claiming a Medicare rebate under an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC). Your EPC will state how many treatment sessions be allocated to physiotherapy. A maximum of 5 sessions can be approved per calendar year, across ALL allied health practitioners (not just physio).
  2. You are claiming your consultations under Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA).

Do you accept Private Health Insurance (PHI)?

Yes, we offer on the spot claiming through our Tyro terminal. If you forget your PHI card, we can email or print your receipt so you can claim with your PHI. All the details you need for claiming are listed on your receipt.

How long are the consultations?

Initial Physiotherapy consultations are 35-45 minutes. Suited to new clients, clients returning with a new injury, or returning clients with a gap in treatment greater than 3 months.

Standard Physiotherapy consultations are 20-30 minutes. Ideal for the treatment of one injury.

Extended Physiotherapy consultations are 35-45 minutes. Ideal for the treatment of two injuries.

Please note that all consultations are inclusive of time required for your physiotherapist to write an exercise program, report, certification, referral and letters.

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