Musculoskeletal Therapy is the comprehensive assessment, treatment and rehabiliation of muscular and skeletal pain or dysfunction. Treatments integrate hands on therapy and education with individualised exercise programs to promote optimal function and minimise recovery times. At Functional Integrated Therapy, Rebecca aims to address the underlying source of your pain to restore and maintain functional alignment of the skeletal system. Treatments are designed to improve quality of life, prevent injury and maximise your potential.
Musculoskeletal Therapy is commonly used in the treatment of:
Initial consultations thoroughly examine your presenting complaint, ensuring you receive an individualised treatment plan to normalise dysfunctional movement and minimise pain. Pain adversely affects motor control and our primary focus is to eliminate this discomfort.
Assessment includes:
Postural analysis
Range of motion testing
Palpation
Orthopaedic and neurological testing
Biomechanical Analysis
Follow Up Consultation
Follow up consultations address the source of the problem to restore full function and prevent re-injury. Sessions include a reassessment of the initial therapeutic strategy to ensure the most effective treatment interventions are applied. You will also receive specific corrective exercise and postural advice.
Treatment Interventions
Following a comprehensive assessment, various neuromuscular techniques are utilised to achieve a desired result. These include:
Sports and Deep Tissue Massage
Myofascial Release
Trigger Point Therapy
Muscle Energy Technique
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Gentle Joint Mobilisation
Dry Needling
Myofascial Cupping
Neuromuscular Re-education
Stretching Exercises
Strengthening Exercises
Postural and Sporting Technique Advice
Gait Analysis
Injury and Preventative Strapping
For more information or to book an appointment, contact Functional Integrated Therapy on 0400 398 742
0400 398 742
info@fitmst.com.au
