Myotherapy
What is Myotherapy?
Myotherapy is a method for relieving pain based on the application of pressure at trigger points throughout the body. Trigger points are defined as hypersensitive places in the muscles that cause pain in response to undue stress. They may be triggered by occupational or other injuries as well as by disease, physical stress, and emotional stress. Trigger points rarely occur in the same place where the pain is felt. Myotherapy is founded on the notion that relief of tension in the muscle followed by revitalisation of the relieved muscle through stretching, promotes healing and reduces the disposition of the muscle and the nerve to cause further pain.
It can help people suffering from many types of head, back, and neck pain. It also relieves the discomfort of carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and arthritis. Patients suffering from multiple sclerosis experience reductions in swelling.
Athletes may experience enhanced performance.
By applying pressure at strategic nerve locations called trigger points, muscle spasms go away. Pain can disappear and relax the muscles associated with the specific discomfort. The therapist first locates and diffuses the trigger points of pain through applying pressure. A series of exercises to progressively stretch the muscles that have been relaxed by the pressure therapy.
How to gain ANTA Accreditation in Myotherapy?
Here are a few tips to help you gain accreditation with ANTA as a Myotherapist.
- Review our recognised courses to obtain information on colleges and courses ANTA recognises for accreditation
- Download a Membership Application form, fully complete and post into ANTA
- Ensure you have certified copies of your qualifications and academic records
- Use the applicants checklist within the application to ensure fully completed
ANTA Recognised Myotherapy Courses
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Victoria
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Australian College of Sports Therapy
Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) (ANTA code ART or MRT)
Contact Details
Address: Level 6, 341 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 03 9670 3735
Fax: 03 9670 3715
Email: courses@sportstherapy.edu.au
Web: www.sportstherapy.edu.au
The Australian College of Sports Therapy is Australia’s leading private educational institution offering a practitioners’ qualification in Myotherapy [Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) combined with training in the exciting field of Sports Therapy and the Diploma of Remedial and Sports Massage. The Australian College of Sports Therapy offers the most comprehensive courses in Sports Therapy and Myotherapy (musculo-skeletal assessment and treatment) in Australia.
The Australian College of Sports Therapy is dedicated to education, research and the promotion of health in the rapidly growing areas of sports medicine and complementary therapies. The educational environment is one that stimulates and encourages inquiry, reflection and self-directed, independent learning.
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Border College of Natural Therapies
Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) (ANTA code AMY or MMY)
Contact Details
Address: PO Box 5038, Wodonga Plaza VIC 3690
Phone: 02 6024 7197
Fax: 02 6024 5814
Email: karen@bcnt.net.au
Web: www.bcnt.net.au
No course information available.
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Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy
Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) (ANTA code MRT)
Contact Details
Address: 72 Mount Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084
Phone: 03 9455 1926
Fax: 03 9455 1851
Email: graeme@mimt.com.au
Web: www.rmit.edu.au/compmed
No course information available.
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Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT)
Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) (ANTA code MRT)
Contact Details
Address: 77-91 St Georges Road, Preston VIC 3088
Phone: 03 9269 1505
Fax: 03 9269 1470
Email: jeannies-com@nmit.vic.edu.au
Web: www.rmit.edu.au/compmed
NMIT offers the nationally accredited Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT50302) as a full time course across 18 months. Students who satisfactorily complete this course are eligible to enrol for a further 12 months of study in the Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) (21511VIC). The course at NMIT has been carefully developed in line with national delivery guidelines and takes into account current delivery practices and future trends within the health industry. High standards of delivery and assessment requirements ensure that graduates are qualified to take their place in the industry as highly competent practitioners. NMIT courses are structured to give students a balance of theory and practical learning.
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Southern School of Natural Therapies
Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) (ANTA code MRT)
Contact Details
Address: 25 Victoria St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone: 03 9415 3333
Fax: 03 9415 3334
Email: ssnt@ssnt.com.au
Web: www.southernschool.com
The application of Myotherapy requires a comprehensive theoretical knowledge in the biomedical and clinical sciences combined with a proficiency in clinical reasoning and the dexterity to utilize discipline-specific manual skills. These attributes must also be supported with communication and management skills, an appreciation of legal and ethical issues as well as an understanding of potential psychological issues.
As a four-year professional degree, this course has established a new benchmark in the field of Myotherapy and provides the skills, training and academic rigour required to further validate this form of manual therapy. Graduates of this degree are equipped with the knowledge and skills to place them at the forefront of treatment in the areas of musculoskeletal and myofascial pain.
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Victorian College of Health Care Education
Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy (ANTA code MRT)
Contact Details
Address: PO Box 2006, Moorabbin VIC 3189
Phone: 03 9553 5959
Fax: 03 9553 5858
Email: secretary@vche.com.au
Web: www.vche.com.au
The Victorian College of Healthcare Education is one of Australia's leading private institutions offering the Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage/Myotherapy and the Diploma of Remedial/Sports Massage. Both courses offer extensive training in sports therapy and musculo skeletal assessment and treatment. Course levels range from Certificate IV to Advanced Diploma levels and the College offers day and evening courses. The evening course is part-time and is ideally suited to students who need to continue full-time employment. Additionally, the College offers On Line Learning for rural based students. Country residents can learn their theory subjects on-line, but travel to the College for practical subjects. Initially this is one day per week. All courses at the College are nationally accredited and Austudy approved. The College has payment plans to assist students financially. The College is conveniently located next to the Moorabbin Railway Station and Bus Interchange. Full details of the contents of our courses can be seen on our website.
ANTA's Scope and Standards of Practice
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Scope and Standards of Practice - Myotherapy
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