Bachelor Of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)

Clinical myotherapy is a system of health care focusing on assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain. Musculoskeletal pain can be divided into three categories: myofascial pain arising from trauma or muscle contracture; neuropathic pain deriving from the nervous system; and articular pain that originates from the joints. Clinical Myotherapists can treat various issues such as sporting and occupational injuries, stiffness and sore body, chronic overuse syndromes, symptoms associated with arthritis, back pain, neck pain, stress and tension, pregnancy and more.

This three-year degree is approved by TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) the National Australian accreditation body. Students will gain theoretical knowledge in the biomedical and clinical sciences combined with a proficiency in clinical reasoning and the dexterity to utilise specific manual skills.

Our Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) degree is:

• The only degree course of its type in Australia (AQF level 7)
• Nationally recognised

This course meets the professional standards of the following industry associations:

• IRMA (Institute of Registered Myotherapists of Australia)
• ANTA (Australian Natural Therapists Association)

Course Credit and RPL

We are now accepting applications for Course Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning into the Clinical Myotherapy degree for prospective students from Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs.

What you will learn

• Biological and social sciences
• Research
• Clinical studies
• Soft tissue and skeletal mobilisation

As well as advancement of the rehabilitation process through techniques including:

• Manual therapies
• Myofascial dry-needling
• Prescriptive exercises
• Electrical stimulation
• Joint mobilisation and
• Pain Management

Students will learn how to ease muscle contracture and treat musculoskeletal pain caused by trauma, ageing and overload of muscles.

Students will gain hands on experience under the guidance of experienced practitioners in a clinical setting treating public patients. This prepares graduates to confidently and successfully commence practice in the community.

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

Career Prospects

There is a continually growing demand for highly trained Clinical Myotherapists who can work in:

• Complementary clinics
• Medical clinics
• Sporting clubs and
• Industries that require the treatment of pain management and musculoskeletal treatment.

Furthermore many students have gone on to set up their own successful clinics, undertaken post-graduate study, worked overseas, and worked voluntarily to give something back to the community.

Assessment Methods

Each subject you complete includes 3 assessments on average. Assessments are mapped to specific subject learning outcomes and may include quizzes, written assignments, presentations, reflective journal, case analysis, literature review, practical exams and written exams.