History
Myotherapy was developed by Bonnie Prudden, an American exercise and fitness expert and author of a number of books, most importantly the acclaimed Pain Erasure. She created a new system of Manual Therapy based on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Janet Travell. Myotherapy is based on the research of Drs Janet Travell and David Simons who established the neuro-physiological basis of myofascial pain and dysfunction, and has evolved to include the assessment techniques and treatment modalities.
Some Standard Effects of Myotherapy Treatment:
- Reduction in abnormal muscle contraction (AMC)
- De-activation of Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP)
- Prevention of muscular and tendinous injury, and associated joint dysfunction
- Reduction of myofascial pain
- Reduction of muscular strain and discomfort
- Alleviation of emotional stress and psychological impacts of pain and dysfunction
- Increase in range of motion (ROM) and facilitation of movement
- Reflex stimulation and relaxation of central and peripheral nervous systems
- Hyperaemia – local or widespread (depending on treatment)
- Increased lymphatic drainage
- Increased metabolic rate
- Increased blood supply –
- enhances waste removal
- increases oxygen to tissues
- reduces ischaemic pain
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