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What's Happening at the RMTAO As of June 11, 2022, most Ontario mask mandates will expire. Masks will still be required in long-term care and retirement homes and is recommended in higher-risk congregate living settings, such as shelters and group homes. The RMTAO has created a document that intends to help RMTs work through some of the situations that may arise as mask mandates are lifted. Infographic - Massage Therapy Myths vs. Facts The RMTAO has created a new infographic highlighting some facts that bust common myths about massage therapy. This evidence-based infographic is one of the great resources available in the RMTAO Resource Library to help you market your practice and promote the massage therapy profession. The RMTAO conducted a survey of the membership to canvass their views and interests in the different activities of the RMTAO and to determine their areas of priority. The survey was open from March 15, 2021 to April 1, 2022 to all Active and Life Members. Most respondents were satisfied or extremely satisfied with their RMTAO membership and the webinars and resources offered. One of the most highly rated aspects of membership was the opportunity to support advocacy on behalf of the massage therapy profession and the support provided by RMTAO by phone or email. Business and Ethics Forum Next Week You can still sign up for Massage Therapy Canada's Business & Ethics Forum taking place next week in Kitchener.Massage Therapy Canada is offering FREE passes to the first 20 RMTAO members to sign up, then 50% off for all RMTAO members. RMTAO members can access the discount by entering the code "RMTAO" at checkout! This event is being held all day in Kitchener on June 18 and will be a great chance to learn more about various business and ethics related topics that are applicable to massage therapists. RMTAO Executive Director Michael Feraday will be one of the many great speakers at this conference. He will be discussing the latest RMTAO advocacy efforts and the benefits of these advocacy efforts for an RMT's business. Read more and sign up online
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The Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disease Among Pediatric Ophthalmologists Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disease (MSD) is the second leading cause of disability globally. Ophthalmologists widely report MSDs in the neck (70%) and back pain (40-80%). Our study intended to identify the prevalence of MSDs among pediatric ophthalmologists. Methods: Pediatric ophthalmologists self-reported chronic pain, instrumentation used, years practiced, surgeries performed, work schedule/environment modifications due to MSD, and treatment for MSD via an anonymous online survey. Statistical analysis of responses included odds ratios, Pearson chi-square testing, and Spearman correlations. Results: This study had 101 respondents, with 66% reporting chronic pain. Chronic neck pain (41%) and lower back pain (31%) followed by shoulder pain (30%) were the leading MSD complaints and significantly correlated with years of experience (p<0.05). Participants often had multiple types of pain, including 13% of the sample who experienced all three types of pain. Those reporting shoulder and back pain also reported a greater incidence in work modification (68-83%). Those suffering from chronic neck, shoulder, and lower back pain have sought treatment for their MSD (p<0.05). Discussion: With such wide reporting of chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain, the development of MSDs likely leads to disability. Ergonomic innovations in the workplace may reduce the healthcare burden and prolong pediatric ophthalmologists' ability to provide services. Conclusion: In our study, the reported prevalence of chronic neck and back pain was comparable to previous studies and published literature, with 2/3 of participants reporting pain. There is a tremendous need for ongoing innovations, especially surgical loupes, operating microscopes, and slit-lamp modifications to prevent musculoskeletal disease. Fouzdar Jain S, Akhter S, Ishihara R, Siddicky S, High R, Suh DW. The Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disease Among Pediatric Ophthalmologists. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022 Mar 18;16:833-840. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S343155. PMID: 35330751; PMCID: PMC8940310. The Learning Curve - The RMTAO Education Series 
Upcoming Community Networks and Related Activities The RMTAO has created a feature on RMTAO.com for Community Networks. Members and non-members can access information about the latest upcoming network activities on our list of upcoming events! Don't see a Community Based Network near you? You can contact Angela Paton at angela@rmtao.com to learn more about starting one. Ottawa Community Based Network Date: June 12, 2022 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Topic: How the standard client-centred practice and informed consent are inter-connected. RSVP: For meeting details contact Kirsten Greenleaf at kirsten.greenleafrmt@gmail.com Location: This is a virtual meeting. Simcoe County Community Based Network Date: June 13, 2022 Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Beertown Public House Barrie, 12 Fairview Road, Unit 5, Barrie, ON, L4N 4P3 Topic: TBD RSVP: Jocelyn Buitenhuis at jbuits.rmt@gmail.com Sault Ste. Marie Community Based Network Date: June 27, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Gateway Community Church, 155 Hugill St., Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 4E9 Topic: TBD RSVP: Cathy Courtney at catherinecourtneyrmt@gmail.com London Community-Based Network Date: July 3, 2022 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Topic: RMT Sunday morning chat hosted by the London Area CBN/Community Based Network, all Ontario RMTs welcome. Students and new grads too! Zoom details: https://zoom.us/j/94080569831 You are welcome to lurk; no one is put on the spot, video optional. Monthly chat for RMTs, grads and students, don't have to be an RMTAO member! Feel free to add topics or ask questions ahead of time (email or via the Facebook event page). Those who are outside of the London area are welcome. You can join from your PC (with camera/mic), laptop or smartphone. During the meeting, you can choose not to enable your video and be incognito, and it also uses less bandwidth if that's an issue. Agenda: Welcome and introductions; Any questions, issues, ideas?; COVID check-in: everyone OK?; Review application of any mandates, changes, regulations. RSVP: Dani Faucher, danifaucher.rmt@gmail.com Next meeting date: August 7, 2022 Hamilton Community-Based Network Date: July 7, 2022 Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Meeting topic: Presentation title, Building a lifelong Practice: How to create a fulfilling & sustainable practice. Guest speaker: Emilie McKay Emilie McKay's Bio: Emilie’s vision is to create thriving and sustainable massage therapy practices so all RMTs can experience a life-long career. As a business and career coach at The RMTpreneur, Emilie has helped numerous RMTs and other health care professionals navigate the waters of business and career development. She works with her coaches to build practices that are driven by their values and support their work-life balance. Along with one-on-one coaching, Emilie holds workshops and seminars on developing business and career skills for RMTs. RSVP: This is a virtual meeting. For meeting details contact Radha Rampersaud at rrampersaud1964@gmail.com Next meeting: September 8, 2022 |
  
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