Remedial Therapy (or Remedial Massage)
General Information
Remedial Therapy (or Remedial Massage) is a generic term for massage with the intent to promote physical wellbeing. This may include recovery from injury, corrective postural maintenance, or preventative maintenance. In an educational sense, Remedial Massage is an extension of Swedish Massage to incorporate techniques such as:
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Stretching (including assisted stretching techniques such as MET and PNF)
- Myofascial Release (freeing up the connective tissue surrounding the muscles)
- Sports Massage
The focus of Remedial Therapy is on the muscle tissue, however it is common for Remedial Therapists to also be skilled in a wide range of techniques - such as Lymphatic Drainage or Cupping.
What symptoms can be treated by a Remedial Therapist?
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Stress
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Sporting injuries
- Postural conditions
- Sprains, strains or accidents (i.e motor vehicle accidents)
- Other pain or stiffness in muscles or joints
What are the qualifications of a Remedial Therapist?
Anybody practicing Remedial Therapy in Australia should have at least a diploma from a certified institution (such as a university, college or TAFE). This qualification is generally known as the 'Diploma of Remedial Massage' or HLT50302. If you are unsure whether your current or prospective therapist has this qualification, you should ask for their association name and number, and then check their qualifications with that association.