Myotherapy in East Melbourne

Myotherapy

Hands-on treatment for muscle pain, tightness and overload. Myotherapy works best alongside exercise and rehabilitation, as part of one plan shared with your physiotherapist and surgeon.

Myotherapist using hands-on soft tissue treatment on a patient’s upper back

What myotherapy involves

Treatment may include soft tissue techniques, gentle joint mobilisation, stretching advice, education and simple exercises to do at home. Each session is adapted to the sore area, your comfort and the rest of your treatment plan.

When it may help

  • Muscle-related pain
  • Muscles that tighten up to protect a sore joint
  • Discomfort around an arthritic hip, knee or shoulder
  • Recovery after sport or heavy activity
  • Support while you work through a physiotherapy program

It can ease symptoms in the short term, which often makes it easier to move and exercise.

Part of one care plan

Myotherapy at the clinic is coordinated with physiotherapy, biomechanical profile assessment and orthopaedic review when needed. The clinic’s myotherapist is Joanne Van de Haar. You can read more about her on Our team.

Ongoing pain, marked weakness, numbness or tingling, or pain after a major injury may need a medical or specialist assessment first.

Physiotherapist and a smiling patient in a treatment room

Physiotherapy

Exercise-based care for hip, knee and shoulder problems.

Man doing a lunge during a movement assessment, with knee angles measured on screen

Biomechanical profile assessment

Strength and movement testing to guide your program.

Professor Phong Tran in a consulting room at the Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic

Orthopaedic surgery

Specialist review with Professor Phong Tran when needed.

What to expect

Your first appointment starts with a talk about your symptoms, health history and goals. Treatment stays within a comfortable range and is adjusted to how you respond. Let your myotherapist know about any concerns, or if your symptoms increase.

Reception and waiting area at the Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic, East Melbourne

Book an appointment

Call the rooms to ask whether myotherapy suits your care plan.