Differences of Practice

Characteristics	Myotherapy	Remedial Massage	Massage	Chiropractor	Osteopath	Physiotherapist	Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dry Needling	✔
Cupping	✔	✔					✔
Soft Tissue Manipulation	✔	✔	✔		✔		✔
Acupuncture						✔	✔
Traction Machine					✔	✔
Stretching	✔	✔			✔	✔
Trigger Point Therapy	✔	✔				✔
Myofascial Release	✔	✔
Joint Manipulation / Adjustment	✔			✔	✔	✔
Deep Tissue Massage	✔	✔					✔
Muscle Re-Educating	✔				✔	✔
Straping / Bracing / Taping	✔				✔	✔
Rehabilitative Exercises	✔				✔	✔
Joint Mobilisation	✔			✔	✔	✔
TENS Machine	✔					✔
Assessments	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔	✔
Self Treatment	✔	✔			✔	✔	✔
Health Fund Cover	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Training Required	2-3 years	2 Years	6 Months - 2 Years	3-5 Years	5 Years	4 Years	2-5 Years
Associations	Institute of Registered Myotherapists of Australia	Australia Natural Therapists Association	Massage Association of Australia	Chiropractors' Association of Australia	Osteopathy Australia	Australian Physiotherapy Association	Traditional Chinese Medicone Australia

References:

http://www.myotherapy.org.au/home

http://www.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au/therapies/myotherapy.php

http://www.tcmaustralia.com.au/services/treatments-techniques/

http://www.tcmaustralia.com.au/services/treatments-techniques/

http://www.chiropractors.asn.au/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=146:chiropractic-faqs&Itemid=263#Adjustment

http://www.osteopathy.org.au/pages/about-osteopathy.html

http://www.physiotherapy.asn.au/APAWCM/Physio_and_You/physio/APAWCM/Physio_and_You/physio.aspx?hkey=25ad06f0-e004-47e5-b894-e0ede69e0fff

http://www.bupa.com.au/for-providers/ancillary/traditional-chinese-medicine-massage

http://www.maa.org.au/