RMTAO Blog
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4 Ways Massage Therapy Can Benefit Seniors
We’re living longer, and Canada’s population over 65 (and over 85 and beyond), has grown rapidly over the past several decades. There are a lot of great things that come with aging including valuable … more
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Massage Therapy Awareness Week 2023
Massage Therapy Awareness Week is October 22-28, 2023, and this year to mark the occasion, the RMTAO is focusing on how massage therapy can help people recover from various injuries and conditions, … more
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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
