RMTAO Blog
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Meet Paddi
After a hip injury, Paddi experienced pain in her left hip that took over a year and a half to subside, without receiving treatment. This pain interrupted almost all of her physical activity and made … more
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Meet Christine
Christine is a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), and her very physical job can take a toll on her body. She spends her 12-hour shifts on her feet, bending, turning and twisting when providing care or … more
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Meet Kathie
Kathie experienced neck pain for at least 15 years – first made worse from her years working in potentially uncomfortable positions sitting at a desk, and after she retired it was further aggravated … more
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Massage Therapy Awareness Week 2020
Massage Therapy Awareness Week is October 25-31, 2020, and this year to celebrate the RMTAO will be focusing on how Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) helped get their patients through the COVID-19 … more
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New COVID-19 Financial Benefits
The federal government has recently introduced three new benefits to help those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These benefits are the Canada Recovery Caregiver Benefit, the Canada … 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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Massage Therapy for Headaches
Everyone has experienced a headache at some point in their life, often as a result of muscle tension or stress. Many Canadians experience chronic headaches of various types, which can limit their … more
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COVID-19 Update - September 22, 2020
Reduced Limits on Gathering Sizes
The Ontario government has reduced limits on the number of people permitted to attend unmonitored and private social gatherings across the entire province. … more
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Lower Limits on Social Gatherings - Ottawa, Peel and Toronto
Starting today, the Ontario government is setting a new limit reducing the number of people permitted to attend unmonitored social gatherings and organized public events in three regions experiencing … more
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The Importance of Exercise for Pain Management
One in five Canadians suffer from chronic pain. When also considering acute injuries, it is likely that most Canadians will experience some sort of pain in their lifetime. Now, more than ever, … more