Remedial Massage Therapist
OSCA 441233
6,200
78.5%
75.6%
44 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Performs remedial massage therapy to relieve pain and stress, and improve musculoskeletal function, circulation and movement.
What they typically do
- Conducts physical assessment of clients' musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions to identify functional capacity, pain and associated stress
- Consults with clients concerning remedial massage treatments and techniques
- Administers remedial manual manipulation therapies involving the deep or shallow soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons, fascia and ligaments
- Administers treatments to remediate muscle tension and pain, improve circulation, reduce early onset muscle soreness, and facilitate movement and rehabilitation
- Performs joint mobilisation, myofascial release techniques, trigger point therapy, stretching therapy, taping, heat therapy and ice therapy
- Maintains detailed patient records, involving treatments, responses and progress, and provides client records for referrals to Health Practitioners
- May use cupping, acupressure and essential oils when treating patients
- May perform other techniques to assist recovery, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, dry needling and movement-based therapies
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Remedial Massage Therapist.
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