FAQS

• Medicines – Provide a list of any medicines you are currently taking.

• Test results – Bring along any scans, X-rays, MRI or test results about your injury or conditioner to help your Myotherapist understand the big picture.

• Long-term health goals – If you have specific goals around your physical fitness, abilities or challenges, let your Myotherapist know.

• Phobias or concerns – If you’re not comfortable with a particular treatment, let your Myotherapist know. For example, if you have a needle phobia, they can adapt your treatment plan to exclude dry needling.

Your Myotherapist will perform a thorough physical assessment. By asking the right questions and observing your ability to perform clinical tests, your Myotherapist will be able to which tissues and mechanisms are involved in your pain. Depending on your physical complaint, this assessment may involve:

• Examining the affected joints and associated muscles

• Testing your reflexes

• Checking your range of movement

• Examining your gait

• Assessing your posture

• Palpation

• Using orthopaedic, neurological and functional testing to assess your injury or complaint.

Once your Myotherapist has identified the right treatment or pain management plan, you will receive your first myotherapy treatment.

When you’re going to a myotherapy session, it’s important to wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. This is especially important if it is your initial consultation as you may need to do some range of motion exercises. This will be difficult if you’re wearing tight clothing and are restricted.

No, pain is not necessary to produce a therapeutic outcome. At all times, you are in control of your treatment and can accept or reject any manual therapy intervention. Some techniques have the potential to produce some discomfort, but at no point should you experience unmanageable pain.