What is Myotherapy?

Myotherapy is a multi-skilled physical therapy that involves the assessment and physical treatment of myofascial pain, injury and dysfunction that affects movement and mobility. Myotherapy is applied in the preventative, corrective and rehabilitative phases of therapy to restore and maintain the normal integrity of the soft tissue structures (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) of the human body.

What Common Conditions do Myotherapists treat?

• Muscle imbalance/ Postural Dysfunction
• Tendonitis/ Overuse injuries
• Muscle Strain/ Tear
• Bursitis
• Nerve Entrapment
• Headaches
• Myofascial syndrome/ Trigger point pain
• Symptoms associated with stress or Strain
• Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

What are some Benefits of Myotherapy?

• Assist in reducing trigger point activity within muscles that can cause local and referred pain and ultimately, dysfunctional movement patterns.
• Improves and enhances movement by increasing muscle contractile ability and efficiency.
• Assist in increasing pain-free range of movement.
• Reduces muscle fatigue/ DOMS/ aids recovery following exercise/ activity.
• Promotes healing following trauma and surgery.
• Assists in injury prevention
• Helps to reduce symptoms associated with chronic pain.

What are some Modalities used by Myotherapists?

• Deep Soft Tissue Manipulation.
• Thermal Therapies.
• Myofascial Dry Needling.
• Myofascial Stretching.
• Electromechanical Stimulation.
• Postural Correction.
• Corrective Exercise Prescription.

Who is Ryan Moody?

Ryan is a Myotherapist, a Graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology (RMIT) Myotherapy Program, In which he obtained an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy. Ryan is a Member of the Institute Of Registered Myotherapists Australia (IRMA).

Ryan is also an Elite Road Cyclist and therefore understands the needs and desires both the General Public and Elite Athletes.

Do Health Funds Recognise Myotherapy?

Yes. All major health funds recognise Myotherapy.

To contact or make appointment with Ryan:
Please Call 0438 019 014.