Occupation

441232 Myotherapist

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

441232 Myotherapist

Performs myotherapy treatment to alleviate the symptoms of pain associated with musculoskeletal injury, and to improve musculoskeletal function, functional capacity, and general wellbeing.

Massage Therapists are excluded from this occupation. Massage Therapists are included in Occupation 441231 Massage Therapist.

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Administers neurological, musculoskeletal, and functional tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of patients
  • Performs a broad range of techniques to identify underlying causes of musculoskeletal injuries, such as neural mobilisations, joint mobilisation, myofascial techniques, trigger point therapy, stretching therapy, dry needling, myofascial cupping, taping, heat therapy, ice therapy, and electrotherapy
  • Performs manual therapy techniques on the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments, and nervous tissues
  • Designs, reviews, monitors, and evaluates treatment programs and treatment plans
  • Records detailed patient medical histories, treatments delivered, and the patients' progress and responses to myotherapy treatments