Difference between Neuromuscular therapy - and phyiscal therapy?

FunnyHow?

Leaving aside the whole messy debate that is physical therapy of any kind being regarded as a "complimentary therapy" and not a "real science subject".

Leaving that aside - just to emphasize.

I was thinking about going into this area - mainly because, years of sports, I've really availed of massage therapy - I find it tremendous, just hands that know how to work the correct muscles in a competent manner, it breathes life into me at the end of a hard week of training.
And I understand they also use a complimentary therapy called "dry needling" - which I've never had done, but I hear some people rave about.

I once got the most incredible stiffness and immobility in my deltoid muscles, and no amount of massage work alleviated it.
I think, needling, in situations like this, would be excellent.


So - there seems to be a few outlets.

Spot in Cork called IIPT - pretty comprehensive syllabus, lots of homework assignments - but, Cork is way down the country.

A spot in Limerick - Institute of massage therapy, I believe it's called?

There's a place in Dublin that does a 3 year course - which puts it out of the question for myself - though I would be interested to hear how it compares to the others in terms of its ultimate qualification.

And another place with a very intellectual sounding title, it being, "Neuromuscular therapy".

What's up with that?
Is it specific to treating neurodegenerative conditions?
Cause I know physical therapy can be used for those.


The other thing here is - where the title seems consistent - the end product MUST be different, given the length and cost differences.

I know the place in Cork - well, it mentions, training in "peripheral joint manipulation", which stems from osteopathy.
And the neuromuscular course, it seems to focus solely on massage techniques.
The Massage institute in Limerick - seems purely massage as well.


I suppose - from my own point of view, I developed an interest in massage, from getting massages.
I never had joint manipulation work done.

I envision myself, giving that life restoring feeling of getting good massage work done, to others.

But then - I also want to give myself the best earning potential as possible.

Does the outlet in Cork cover massage work as comprehensively as the others - in addition to joint manipulation?

OL16

I did the Neuromuscular Physical Therapy course through the National Training Centre in Dublin. 18 month course, 1 weekend per month.
I found the theory very interesting. But overall the course was just not for me. IMO there was not enough 'hands on' work for such a course. Consequently I, and I did successfully pass the course, left feeling not fully confident in practicing. Personally, I wouldn't recommend that course.