What is Soft Tissue Therapy
Soft Tissue therapy is the treatment of the body’s connective tissue: Skin; fascia; muscles; tendons; ligaments; and nerves using a range of techniques including but not limited to:
Your consultation with a Soft Tissue Therapist?
You will be required to complete a medical history form and a consent to treat form prior to your consultation. Your initial consultation will include an assessment of your current medical and physical condition and a review of your medical history.
You will be assessed using standard range of motion, muscle strength, joint laxity and/or neural function relevant to your presenting condition.
A treatment plan will be developed based on assessment findings. At the end of your treatment you may be given exercises, home care activities and advice regarding followup treatments.
If you have any questions regarding your treatment ask your therapist.
Your feedback is important to your treatment so communicate with your therapist. Let them know if the pressure is adequate or too heavy and let them know how you are feeling during the treatment. Treatment can be changed or stopped at any time.
Qualifications, Memberships, Registrations
In Australia, a Soft Tissue Therapist holds a minimum of an Advanced Diploma in Health Science (Soft Tissue Therapy) or equivalent.
They are a senior member of one of the five peak body’s representing the industry – AMT – Association of Massage Therapists.
AAMT, MAA, ANTA and M&MA.
Registration numbers are issued to all therapists who hold current memberships with any of the above peak bodies. Through the peak body members can apply to become a private health provider
Approved Private Health Providers
To be an approved Private Health Provider your Soft Tissue Therapist must be a member of one of the peak bodies mentioned above.
You will also need to check that your Private Health Insurer also covers Soft Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Therapy or Remedial Massage Therapy in your package.