RMTAO Blog
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MTAW 2023- Sharable Social Media Posts
Massage therapy awareness week this year is October 22-28. You can use these sample social media posts to share how your RMT has helped you relieve pain, improve function, and positively impact … more
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Call for Nominations - RMTAO Board of Directors
The Board of Directors has issued a Call for Nominations for up to four (4) positions of Director on the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario's (RMTAO) Board of Directors. This Call … more
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Supports to RMT Competence from RMTAO Membership
As you may know, the CMTO outlined several different risks to dyscompetence and supports to RMT competence as part of their risk-based assessment process.
As a reminder, dyscompetence is the state … more
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Massage Therapy for Chronic Conditions
Chronic conditions can have a significant impact on people’s lives. These conditions can make it difficult for them to work, interact with their families, or to keep doing activities they love. Often, … more
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Massage Therapy for Frozen Shoulder
by: Dylan Crake
Frozen shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis, is a shoulder impairment with idiopathic origins that effects mainly women between the ages of 40-60. This condition is … more
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Diabetes Mellitus and Massage Therapy
By: Ruth Werner
I have been a pathology writer and educator for massage therapists for 30 years. When I share my vocation with some healthcare providers (my general practitioner, my OB-GYN, my … more
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Treatment for Individuals with Low Back Pain and Caesarean Scars
by: Sonya Romanowski
Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with caesarean (c-section) scar tissue often overlooked as a potential source of pain. Addressing scar … more
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Understanding Headache Types to Help Manage Concussions
by Conor Collins
This article was originally published on conorpcollins.com. Conor Colins will be presenting a session at the RMTAO Understanding Pain Conference on June 10 in Toronto. Conor's … more
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Massage Therapy for Low Back Pain
It’s been estimated that 80% of people will experience low-back pain at some point in their life. Low-back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal concerns globally and is a leading reason … more
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Guideline to Risk-Based Assessments
Starting in March 2023, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) will be changing the ways they conduct practice assessments. The process of being selected for an assessment of your … more
