Welcome to Elwood Myotherapy
Myotherapy (also known as muscular therapy) is a form of Western medicine, which combines physiology, anatomy and biomechanics into one form of treatment. Essentially, it works to treat soft tissue dysfunction and pain across the board. Myofascia is the name for the tissue around and between your muscles, and when conjoined, makes up your ligaments and tendons.
Over time, myofascial areas of your body can become damaged due to:
- Sprains
- Musculoskeletal disease
- Neuromuscular illness
- Stress from your occupation
- Incorrect posture
- Muscular imbalances
- Strains, and more.
This therapy, when applied correctly, can help rehabilitate your soft tissue, and improve any pain you may be feeling. It can increase your flexibility and allow your body to regain a sense of strength, as well, letting you get back to doing what you love.
This form of treatment also uses a range of tools and assessments to diagnose any discomfort or pain you may be experiencing. Typically, these conditions affect your quality of life, and can hinder your ability to move freely. When a holistic approach is taken towards healing, you’re giving your whole body the best chance of recovery.
What You Can Expect From a Session With Our Myotherapist
At your first consultation, your dedicated professional will conduct a thorough assessment of not only your areas of concern but your whole body as well.
You’ll be asked about your medical history, and to talk about how you received any injuries (if you know what caused it). We’ll also ask how you have been caring for it so far.
We’ll also assess your posture, skeletal structure, the mobility of your joints, your range of movement, and other neurological, palpatory and orthopaedic testing. This gives your therapist a clear picture of how to best approach treating your injury.
During your sessions, we may use any of the following techniques:
- Deep tissue massage
- Trigger point therapy
- Passive and active assisted stretching
- Joint mobilisation
- Dry needling
- Cupping
- Release
- Functional fascial taping
The decision on which skills to use will be made after your comprehensive assessment with our myotherapy therapists and will be regularly reassessed to ensure they are still effective in the long-run.
QUALITY:
Our qualified and experienced myotherapists are unwavering in their pursuit to resolve your complaint through an initial consultation, focused assessment and a dedicated individual treatment and rehabilitation plan.
EXPERIENCED:
With 10 years’ experience in the physical therapy industry, we have assessed, treated and healed a variety of conditions. We collaborate with other specialists in our field to ensure the right team is taking care of you.
CARING:
We don’t just care for your body, we care for you. We listen to you, and we consider your needs and your lifestyle goals. Whether Myotherapy, Clinical or Mat Pilates, or one of our other services, we combine clinically evidenced practise with holistic wellness to help guide you towards a happier, healthier life.
What sort of conditions and injuries do we treat?
Serving a wide range of injuries and dysfunctions, we can support you with the following:
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Tension headaches
- Jaw pain (instability, clicking or locking)
- Rotator cuff dysfunction
- Frozen shoulder
- Back pain
- Hip, knee and ankle pain
- Sciatica
- Foot pain inc. plantar fasciitis
- Pre- and post-pregnancy strain
- Chronic pain conditions (fibromyalgia/arthritis)
- Sore, aching and tight muscles
- Overuse injuries (i.e. tennis elbow)
- Golfers elbow, shin splints
- Movement recovery post-surgery
- Muscle tears and joint sprains
Where can I find myotherapy near me?
Our clinic has clients from right across St Kilda, Brighton, and surrounding areas. With qualified myotherapists on hand, we will assess your injuries and develop a comprehensive treatment plan that will have you feeling better from head to toe.
