The Out of the Box clinically trained Remedial massage therapists offer health-fund rebates with
approved health funds. Specialized treatments include,
Remedial Massage
This service takes pain, posture and dysfunction into account. The
initial consult involves relatively minimal assessment as treatment is
based on physiotherapy recommendations via referral (of which
communication between practitioners will take place prior to
appointment), or patient’s request to ease muscular discomfort in a
particular body area.
Modalities used include;
- Swedish massage techniques (may include “deep tissue massage”)
- Trigger point therapy
- Cupping therapy
- Myofascial release
- MET (Muscle Energy Technique)
- Stretching
Sports Massage
Sports massage can be done to a requested body area. There are three types of sports massage which are offered:
Pre event: Up tempo massage with the aim of
invigorating muscles. This service uses light to moderate depth Swedish
massage techniques and is ideally utilized prior to physical activity.
Post event: Slow moderate depth massage using
Swedish massage techniques. This is aimed at assisting muscles to
recover post physical activity
Maintenance: Moderate to deep massage aimed at
giving a global effect to a body area. This service uses Swedish
massage, trigger point release techniques and stretching.
Relaxation Massage
This is a calm soothing massage which is aimed at helping the patient
feel calm and relaxed. It relaxes muscles and can include most body
areas. It uses Swedish techniques and can be performed lightly,
moderately or deeply.
Myofascial ReleaseMyofascial release takes pain, posture and injury into account. Treatments
start with an initial assessment, after which a treatment plan is
developed and followed. This service utilizes the most relevant
modalities to help with postural dysfunction and muscle injury. This is
frequently used in a Remedial Massage treatment.
Modalities used include;
- Swedish massage techniques (may include “deep tissue massage”)
- Trigger point therapy
- Cupping therapy
- Myofascial release
- MET (Muscle Energy Technique)
- Stretching
- Specific Exercise.