We have worked and continue to work with both elite and amateur sports teams including Carlton Football Club, professional soccer players, Olympians, The Australian College of Basketball, and Arnold Classic Melbourne Bodybuilding Competitors. Our network with other professional sport clubs and athletes has enabled us to treat various types of sports injuries at different phases of recovery and rehabilitation.
Elizabeth Ruach, the founder and CEO of MyoFitness, is a professional athlete herself and is very passionate about helping other athletes achieve their dreams and goals in their chosen sport. Elizabeth also had first-hand experience of how beneficial myotherapy is in recovery between sessions and competitions to ensure her body can meet training demands.
Achieving goals at any level of a sport or competition is a combination of teamwork, with your coaches, your myotherapist, physiologist, nutritionist, sports doctor, and most importantly your support network. All of these professionals play an equally important role in achieving success, and MyoFitness positions itself as the musculoskeletal partner in that team.
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Playing or training on a regular basis is very intense on your body. Sports treatment at MyoFitness uses targeted myotherapy, remedial massage, and soft tissue techniques to accelerate recovery between sessions, reduce post-exercise soreness, clear metabolic waste from worked muscles, and restore tissue quality so you can train again sooner and at a higher capacity.
Muscle imbalances, movement compensation patterns, and accumulating trigger points reduce athletic output even when they are not yet producing pain. Sports treatment at MyoFitness identifies and addresses these subclinical issues before they become performance-limiting, restoring optimal neuromuscular function and movement quality that translates directly to athletic output.
Tight, hypertonic muscles and restricted joint range of motion reduce athletic capacity and alter movement patterns in ways that increase injury risk. Sports treatment at MyoFitness releases the specific muscular restrictions limiting your range of motion, restoring the flexibility and mobility your training and competition demands.
The most clinically effective approach to sports injury is addressing the precursors before they become injury. Regular sports treatment at MyoFitness identifies accumulating trigger points, muscle imbalances, and movement compensations before they reach the threshold of injury, keeping you training and competing consistently across your season.
Returning to training and competition after injury requires progressive rehabilitation that matches your sport’s specific demands. MyoFitness builds return-to-sport programs that progress through the stages of tissue healing and functional rehabilitation to ensure you return to competition at full capacity and at reduced re-injury risk.
Sports massage is a form of manual therapy that focuses on the treatment of injuries and discomfort related to athletic activities and sports performance. It uses techniques such as deep tissue massage, stretching, and trigger point therapy to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance athletic performance.
At MyoFitness, sports treatment extends beyond massage to include myotherapy, dry needling, exercise rehabilitation, and injury prevention programming, all delivered by practitioners with direct experience working alongside elite sporting organisations.
Playing or training on a regular basis can be very intense on your body, and it is absolutely essential to take the necessary steps to recover between sessions. Athletes who maintain regular myotherapy appointments at MyoFitness consistently report fewer injuries, faster recovery, and sustained performance across their training cycles compared to athletes who seek treatment reactively after injury occurs.
Every sports treatment at MyoFitness begins with a precise clinical history. Your practitioner needs to understand your sport, training load, competition schedule, injury history, and the nature of your current presentation to determine the most effective treatment approach. Athletes and active individuals are not treated the same as the general population at MyoFitness.
Our practitioners have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to determine a treatment plan. We take a precise history and perform a thorough assessment and postural analysis in order to determine exactly where the problem, tension, or injury is within the muscular system, with the aim of eliminating the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Treatment is not applied the same way to every athlete. Your training load, competition timing, and sport-specific demands all influence the techniques selected, the intensity of treatment, and the session structure. A MyoFitness sports treatment plan is built around your schedule and goals, not a generic athletic maintenance template.
Achieving goals at any level of a sport or competition is a combination of teamwork, with your coaches, myotherapist, physiologist, nutritionist, sports doctor, and support network. MyoFitness practitioners communicate with the broader members of your support team where appropriate and relevant to ensure a coordinated approach to your athletic preparation and recovery.
MyoFitness has worked with Carlton Football Club, professional soccer players, and the Australian College of Basketball. Team sport athletes experience high-contact injury patterns, repetitive loading across long seasons, and tight turnaround times between matches that require efficient and targeted recovery treatment.
Runners, cyclists, triathletes, and swimmers accumulate training loads that produce specific patterns of overuse injury. ITB syndrome, achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and patellofemoral syndrome are among the most common endurance sport presentations at MyoFitness. Regular sports treatment maintains tissue quality across heavy training blocks.
MyoFitness has worked with Arnold Classic Melbourne bodybuilding competitors. Strength athletes and bodybuilders accumulate specific muscular imbalances, joint loading patterns, and recovery demands that differ significantly from endurance and team sport athletes. Sports treatment at MyoFitness is adapted to the demands of strength sport specifically.
MyoFitness has worked with Olympians whose preparation, training load, and recovery requirements operate at the highest level of athletic demand. The clinical standard applied to elite competition preparation at MyoFitness is the same standard available to every athlete who books an appointment, regardless of their experience or competition level.
You do not need to compete at an elite level to benefit from sports treatment. Recreational participants in running, cycling, gym training, swimming, and team sports accumulate musculoskeletal stress that benefits from regular clinical management. MyoFitness treats athletes across all experience and competition levels with the same assessment rigour and clinical approach.
Regular remedial massage as part of an athlete’s maintenance program improves tissue quality, identifies accumulating dysfunction before it becomes injury, supports recovery between sessions, and maintains the muscular function that performance depends on across training cycles and competition seasons.
Sports massage is a form of manual therapy that focuses on the treatment of injuries and discomfort related to athletic activities and sports performance. It uses techniques such as deep tissue massage, stretching, and trigger point therapy to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and enhance athletic performance.
Sports massage can benefit athletes, active individuals, and those who engage in physical activities that can lead to injury or strain. It can help to prevent injuries, recover from injury, and improve athletic performance. At MyoFitness, we treat athletes from elite professional level through to recreational participants across all sports and disciplines.
During a sports massage session at MyoFitness, the therapist will perform a thorough assessment to determine the root cause of the pain or discomfort. The therapist will then use a combination of manual therapy techniques, such as deep tissue massage and stretching, to relieve pain, improve flexibility, and enhance athletic performance. We take a precise history and perform a thorough assessment and postural analysis in order to determine exactly where the problem, tension, or injury is within the muscular system, with the aim of eliminating the root cause, not just the symptoms.
The frequency of sports massage can vary depending on individual needs and athletic activities. Some athletes may benefit from regular sessions, while others may only need occasional treatments. It is recommended to discuss your specific needs with a practitioner to determine the best plan for you. Athletes in heavy training blocks or competition phases typically benefit from more frequent sessions, while off-season or light training phases may require less frequent maintenance treatment.
Yes, sports massage is generally considered safe for most people. However, it is important to discuss any health concerns or medical conditions with a practitioner prior to beginning treatment. At MyoFitness, your practitioner will take a thorough clinical history before your first session to identify any contraindications and adapt the treatment approach appropriately.
The side effects of sports massage are generally mild and may include temporary discomfort, tenderness, or soreness in the treated areas. More serious side effects are rare, but it is important to discuss any concerns with a qualified therapist. Post-treatment soreness is common, particularly after deep tissue work, and typically resolves within 24 to 48 hours.
Sports massage is a specialised form of massage that focuses specifically on the treatment of injuries and discomfort related to athletic activities and sports performance. It uses a combination of techniques, such as deep tissue massage and stretching, to relieve pain, improve flexibility, and enhance athletic performance, whereas other forms of massage may have a different focus or approach. At MyoFitness, sports treatment also incorporates myotherapy, dry needling, and rehabilitation programming specific to your sport and training demands.
Yes, sports massage can often be combined with other forms of therapy or treatment, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, and traditional medical treatments. It is important to discuss any existing medical conditions or treatments with a practitioner to determine the best plan for you. At MyoFitness, our practitioners coordinate with the broader sports support team including coaches, physiologists, and sports doctors where clinically relevant.
The coverage of sports massage by insurance can vary depending on individual insurance plans and policies. It is recommended to check with your insurance provider to determine your coverage and to discuss any out-of-pocket costs prior to beginning treatment. At MyoFitness, TAC and WorkCover cover approved sports treatment sessions. Private health extras cover may also apply depending on your fund and policy. HICAPS on-the-spot claiming is available at all three clinics.
No referral is required. You can book directly at any of the three MyoFitness clinics in North Melbourne, Yarraville, or Surrey Hills by calling 03 9028 4087 or booking online. All three clinics are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm, and Sunday 9am to 12pm.
The same clinical standard MyoFitness has applied working with Carlton Football Club, Olympians, and professional athletes is available at all three Melbourne clinics. No referral required. Book this week.
