The Association for Professional Therapists

Massage for Musculoskeletal Issues

Qualified Therapist : Professional Therapy

Clinical experience and research tell us that while massage is not a cure for musculoskeletal disease, numerous studies attest to its effectiveness in relieving the symptoms of pain, reduced motion and associated anxiety.

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When delivered by a qualified remedial massage therapist or myotherapist, massage can lead to real therapeutic outcomes. Massage can also be an effective compliment to other therapies. This is supported by research studies which are summarised below.

However, a massage from a friend, or a massage from an unqualified person should not be confused with professional massage therapy delivered by a qualified therapist. The human body is a complex system which is why remedial message therapists and myotherapists must have the appropriate professional qualifications and competencies to provide therapeutic benefits.

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Look for the Massage & Myotherapy Australia logo when you choose a remedial massage therapist or myotherapist. Search for a qualified massage therapist or myotherapist on the Australian Massage Directory.

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Who are Qualified Therapists?

Qualified therapists are members of Massage & Myotherapy Australia who are required to hold one or more qualifications. These qualifications ensure the therapist has the competencies and knowledge to provide effective remedial massage and myotherapy services. Members are therapist required to undertake on-going professional development, including first aid to ensure the quality of service remains high.

What the research and clinical experience tells us

Lower Bodily Pain

Women who had consulted with a massage therapist five or more times had a significantly lower score on the bodily pain.

Improved Chronic Back Pain

Results provide a meaningful signal of massage effect for primary care patients with chronic low back pain.

Effective for Lower Back Pain

Massage was most effective for lower back pain when combined with education and exercise, and when administered by a licensed therapist.

Improved Knee Function

Massage and manual therapy is shown to lead to improvements in pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Improved Chronic Neck Pain

Stretching exercises and massage applied to the combined sternocleidomastoid muscle, together with conventional physiotherapy, can reduce pain and disability, increase range of motion and endurance in individuals with chronic neck pain.

Improved Pain, Stiffness & Function

A group receiving massage therapy demonstrated significant improvements in measurements of pain, stiffness and physical function.

Strong Impact on Mental Health

The strong impact of massage therapy on depressive mood, stress/tension, emotions, sleep disorders, and hopelessness.

Induced Relaxation

Standardised massages provided by therapists are capable of reliably inducing physiological and psychological states of relaxation.

Pain Massage

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Injury Rehab Massage

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Oncology Massage

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Massage for Emotional Well-being

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