Bodysmart Soft Tissue Occupational Therapy

Soft tissue is a collective term for muscles, tendons, fascia & ligaments. Occupational Therapists focus on reducing soft tissue pain and aim at improving your body’s movement and strength. Occupational Therapists complete a 4 year University Degree in a Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy. Their services are rebated by private health insurance

Who can benefit from seeing a soft tissue Occupational Therapist?

Bodysmart practitioners can treat a range of musculoskeletal disorders including:

- Headaches/migraines                         - Lower back pain
- Neck pain                                          - Whiplash
- Sciatica                                             - Disc protrusions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome                      - RSI and forearm pain
- Shoulder pain                                    - Frozen shoulder
- Fibromyalgia                                      - Sporting injuries
- Generalised muscular tightness            - Postural disorders

What type of treatment can you expect? 
                          
Occupational therapists aim to take a holistic approach including:
                      - Comprehensive Assessment 
                      - Musculoskeletal hands on treatment
                      - Graded stretching programs
                      - Graded strengthening program
                      - Clinical advise such as ergonomic, manual handling , postural and lifestyle
                      - Vitamin/mineral supplement advice

Click here to find out more about Occcupational Therapy Rebates.