Bachelor of Health Science – Clinical Myotherapy
Clinical Myotherapy is a branch of manual medicine that focuses on the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain. This discipline aims to improve the quality of life for those suffering from muscle contracture caused by trauma, ageing and muscle overload.
Our Bachelor of Health Science - Clinical Myotherapy degree is:
- The only degree course of its type in Australia
- Nationally recognised
- Government accredited (FEE-HELP approved)
This course meets the professional standards of the following industry associations:
- ANTA (Australian Natural Therapists Association)
- PCMA (Professional Clinical Myotherapists of Australia)
- HSU-PB (Health Services Union – Professional Branch)
 Key Course Info |
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| Course outline and pre-requisites | 2012 Intakes | Fee-Help Available |
| Bachelor of Health Science – Clinical Myotherapy | February and July |  |
| Course Duration | Study Options | Internship/Fieldwork |
| 4 year full-time or part-time available | On Campus | |
Career Prospects
An SSNT myotherapy degree creates many career paths:
- Private practice
- Medical or multi-discipline clinics
- Research
- Sporting industry consultancy
- Hospitality industry in Australia and abroad
- Writing for health journals, textbooks and media
Enquire above to receive a full course guide with greater detail about the courses.
What you will learn
Throughout the degree, you will be educated and trained in:
- Myotherapy theory
- Biological and social sciences
- Orthopaedic and neurological testing
- Postural evaluation
- Soft tissue and skeletal mobilisation
- Manual therapies
- Pain management
A Day in the Life
Day-to-day a myotherapist experiences:
- Working with a variety of patients and conditions
- Taking detailed case histories
- Creating tailored patient treatment goals
- Administering therapy such as thermal therapy or dry-needling
- Providing patient-specific pain management techniques
- Offering ergonomic advice
- Designing therapeutic aids
- Providing relaxation techniques
Positive changes to a patient's presenting condition include:
- Enhanced movement
- Reduction in pain
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