Myotherapy Course

Lesson 1 • Professional and Ethical Standards

Defines scope of practice, informed consent, and professional conduct in myotherapy. Establishes the ethical framework required before client contact.

Lesson 2 • Physiology of Muscle Function

Explains muscle contraction, fatigue, and repair at the cellular level. Links physiology to clinical presentations seen in myotherapy.

Lesson 3 • Pain Science and Neuroscience Basics

Introduces nociception, central sensitisation, and the biopsychosocial pain model. Grounds clinical reasoning in current pain science evidence.

Lesson 4 • Musculoskeletal Anatomy Overview

Covers bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue relevant to manual therapy. Provides the structural vocabulary used throughout the course.

Lesson 1 • Objective Musculoskeletal Testing

Covers range-of-motion measurement, muscle length tests, and strength screening. Objective data validates subjective findings and refines diagnosis.

Lesson 2 • Clinical Reasoning and Diagnosis

Applies hypothetico-deductive reasoning to synthesise assessment data into a working diagnosis. Prepares students to justify treatment decisions clinically.

Lesson 3 • Subjective Assessment and History Taking

Teaches structured intake interviews to gather relevant client history. Accurate history taking directs all subsequent objective testing.

Lesson 4 • Red Flags and Referral Pathways

Identifies contraindications and serious pathology indicators requiring medical referral. Ensures student safety and appropriate client management.

Lesson 1 • Myofascial Release Principles

Introduces direct and indirect myofascial release to restore fascial mobility. Connects fascial anatomy from Chapter 1 to hands-on release methods.

Lesson 2 • Body Mechanics and Therapist Self-Care

Establishes correct posture, leverage, and movement habits during treatment delivery. Prevents occupational injury and sustains long-term clinical practice.

Lesson 3 • Trigger Point Therapy Techniques

Applies ischaemic compression and release to deactivate myofascial trigger points. Builds on palpation skills to locate and treat referred pain sources.

Lesson 4 • Effleurage and Petrissage Techniques

Teaches gliding and kneading strokes to warm tissue and improve circulation. These techniques form the entry and exit framework of every treatment session.

Lesson 1 • Elbow, Forearm, and Wrist Treatment

Targets lateral and medial epicondylalgia, forearm flexors, and extensors. Addresses common overuse injuries in the distal upper limb.

Lesson 2 • Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Treatment

Treats thoracic hypomobility, postural kyphosis, and intercostal tension. Connects thoracic function to shoulder and cervical outcomes.

Lesson 3 • Shoulder Complex Assessment and Treatment

Addresses rotator cuff, scapular stability, and glenohumeral mobility dysfunction. Builds region-specific clinical reasoning for shoulder presentations.

Lesson 1 • Hip and Thigh Treatment

Treats hip flexor tightness, IT band syndrome, and quadriceps and hamstring dysfunction. Connects hip mobility to lumbar and knee outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Lumbar and Gluteal Soft Tissue Treatment

Applies deep tissue and trigger point techniques to lumbar erectors, quadratus lumborum, and gluteal muscles. Addresses the most prevalent lower back pain presentations.

Lesson 3 • Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Assessment

Covers lumbar range of motion, pelvic alignment, and sacroiliac joint screening. Establishes the assessment foundation for all lower-body treatment.

Lesson 4 • Lower Limb Biomechanics and Gait

Analyses gait deviations and their relationship to lower-limb musculoskeletal dysfunction. Enables biomechanically informed treatment planning.

Lesson 1 • Taping Techniques for Myotherapy

Covers rigid and elastic taping methods to support treatment outcomes between sessions. Teaches application for common musculoskeletal conditions.

Lesson 2 • Cupping and Instrument-Assisted Techniques

Introduces cupping therapy and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation as adjunct tools. Provides evidence context and safe application guidelines.

Lesson 3 • Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy

Applies heat and cold modalities to manage pain, inflammation, and tissue preparation. Connects physiological effects to appropriate clinical selection.

Lesson 4 • Dry Needling Technique Application

Teaches insertion angles, depth, and local twitch response elicitation for key muscle groups. Builds competency in safe and effective needling delivery.

Lesson 1 • Neuromuscular and Stability Training

Teaches proprioceptive, balance, and core stability exercises for injury rehabilitation. Addresses neuromuscular deficits common in myotherapy presentations.

Lesson 2 • Exercise Instruction and Compliance

Develops skills to teach, demonstrate, and monitor exercise adherence in clients. Ensures exercise programmes are correctly performed and consistently followed.

Lesson 3 • Stretching and Flexibility Programming

Covers static, dynamic, and PNF stretching methods and their clinical applications. Connects flexibility deficits identified in assessment to targeted stretch programmes.

Lesson 4 • Principles of Exercise Prescription

Establishes FITT principles, progressive overload, and exercise classification for rehabilitation. Provides the framework for all subsequent exercise programming.

Lesson 1 • Evidence-Based Treatment Planning

Applies clinical evidence hierarchies to select and justify myotherapy interventions. Ensures treatment decisions are grounded in current research.

Lesson 2 • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Establishes communication protocols with physicians, physiotherapists, and allied health professionals. Positions myotherapy within a collaborative healthcare model.

Lesson 3 • Complex and Chronic Case Management

Addresses multi-region, chronic pain, and comorbid presentations requiring advanced reasoning. Builds capacity to manage cases beyond straightforward acute injury.

Lesson 4 • Multi-Session Treatment Sequencing

Designs progressive multi-session treatment plans with clear goals and review points. Teaches students to adapt plans based on client response over time.