Neuromuscular Therapist

Neuromuscular Therapists are qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who work with clients with physical impairments due to neurological conditions such as stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and Muscular Dystrophy. They design physical exercises, orthotics, and home modifications to help their clients increase their range of motion and live more active and fulfilling lives.

As a Neuromuscular Therapist you could be designing exercises to help a stroke patient regain their sense of balance, assessing a patient with motor neurone disease, helping a patient with MS regain muscle control, educating caregivers on how to carry out exercises and treatment therapies at home, evaluating neurological tests on a stroke patient, or collaborating with other health professionals to ensure the best outcome for the patient.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a neuromuscular therapist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $105,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT52021

Diploma of Remedial Massage

Blended, On Campus
12 - 14 months
$0 - $16,717
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $152,934
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $39,492
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $105,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $54,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

What does an Occupational Therapist do?

15th September 2022)

What do massage therapists do?

9th October 2019)

How to become a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in Australia

23rd December 2024)