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What's Happening at the RMTAO
Message from the Executive Director and CEO
 My name is Michael Feraday, and I'm the new Executive Director of the RMTAO. I wanted to reach out and say hello to the membership. This is my first week on the job, and I thought it would be a great time to reach out!
I am acclimatizing quickly and look forward to connecting with and otherwise hearing from as many of you as possible. My email is michael@rmtao.com and I encourage you to email me with any concerns.
I would like to attend your Community-Based Networks meetings as a way to get to know the membership. Feel free to reach out and invite me and I will attend as many meetings as I can over the next year. If you have a smaller group and want to combine a meeting with another group feel free to do so.
As I mentioned at the AGM last week, I strongly believe the prospects for our members and that the future for massage therapy has never been better and I am thrilled to be able to help us get to an even brighter future. I am excited to be in a position to advocate for the RMTAO at a time when the value of what you do is becoming more essential.
Feel free to contact me at any time and I will reply as soon as I can.
Michael Feraday, Executive Director and CEO
michael@rmtao.com
Welcome to our 2020 Board of Directors
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, February 2, 2020. We had a great turnout and a large number of people watching the live stream online. The recorded video will be made available next week.
You can still read our Annual Report online for a summary of what we accomplished in 2019.
The 2020 Board of Directors is as follows:
- Krystin Bokalo, BAHSc, CAT (C), (Chair)
- Jennifer Hewitt, RMT (Vice Chair)
- Stacey Shipwright, BA (Hons), RMT (Secretary)
- Susan Bessonette, BA, RMT (Director)
- Ian Kamm, BSc, RMT (Director)
- Alex Kidd, BKin, RMT (Director)
- Melanie Levesque, BSc, RMT, MBA (Director)
- Darren Nixon, RMT (Director)
- Mary Tzianas, RMT, RRPr (Director)
Welcome to new and returning Directors for 2020!
We would like to recognize our two departing Board members, Victoria Johnson and Darren Stevens for their hard work and dedication.
New Feature: Member Question of the Week
The RMTAO is here to provide members with the tools and resources they need to be successful in their practices.
Many people brought several insightful and significant questions to our Annual General Meeting last week, and we want to encourage questions year-round.
Have you encountered an issue in your practice where you're looking for a little guidance? Do you have questions about what the RMTAO offers or any of our latest activities? Has a situation with a patient left you feeling a little confused?
The RMTAO is here to help!
We are always available to answer your questions and concerns, and often many members will bring up the same issue. We have decided to introduce the Member Question of the Week to The Friday File.
Members can submit a question to info@rmtao.com and a member of the RMTAO staff will answer all questions submitted. We will share one question per week in The Friday File, which will benefit any member who had the same question.
If you'd like to submit a question for consideration for the Member Question of the Week, email info@rmtao.com with the subject line Member Question of the Week followed by the subject of your question.
RMT Business and Ethics Forms
Registration is now open for the RMT Business and Ethics Forum, being held on June 20, 2020 in Kitchener.
This conference, which is being run by Massage Therapy Canada, will feature a presentation by our Executive Director, Michael Feraday.
Michael will be discussing the top 3 business issues that are facing RMTs including how to manage your professional obligations while balancing your professional relationships, managing your finances and important considerations for self-employed people.
Read more...
Clinical Tidbit - Sacroiliac Joint Mobilizations
By Aaron Rutter PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI
What is a quick way to rule out the sacroiliac joint as the source of pain? De Vries HJ et al. Pelvic girdle pain: the sensitivity and specificity of the long dorsal sacroiliac ligament test. Conference paper 2007. The long dorsal sacroiliac ligament runs from the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) to the ischial tuberosity. If a client is not tender on palpation just inferior to the PSIS the sacroiliac joint may not be the source of pain.
 Join Aaron Rutter on Mar 8, 2020 in Cambridge, ON to learn more about how to assess the sacroiliac joint.This course is almost sold out and there are only 2 spaces avaialble!
Business Tip of the Week
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Are you working too much?
We all need to shift into high gear from time to time, but how can you tell if you are pushing yourself too hard? Watch out for some of these telltale signs. When was the last time you took some time away from work? Consistently putting off vacations, working over major holidays, or regularly working weekends are all signals that you’re burning the candle from both ends. Another sign is deprioritizing personal relationships. If your social invitations have dried up because your friends assume you’re not available, you are probably too focused on work. Also, be aware of your behavior when you do take time to be with people outside of work. Are you fully present? While it’s normal to think about work periodically, it becomes a problem when you’re not able to manage your urge to check your phone or respond to emails and texts right away. If you see any of these signs, take some time to reflect on whether you have enough balance in your life. After all, being too wrapped up in work isn’t good for you or your performance.
Adapted from "Are You Pushing Yourself Too Hard at Work?" Rebecca Zucker
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Research Article of the Week
The effect of lumbar stabilization and walking exercises on chronic low back pain
Background: Various exercises have been proposed to mitigate chronic low back pain (LBP). However, to date, no one particular exercise has been shown to be superior. Hence, the aim of this study was to compare the efficiency between 2 exercises: the individualized graded lumbar stabilization exercise (IGLSE) and walking exercise (WE).
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 48 participants with chronic LBP. After screening, participants were randomized to 1 of 4 groups: flexibility exercise, WE, stabilization exercise (SE), and stabilization with WE (SWE) groups. Participants underwent each exercise for 6 weeks. The primary outcome was visual analog scale (VAS) of LBP during rest and physical activity. Secondary outcomes were as follows: VAS of radiating pain measured during rest and physical activity; frequency of medication use (number of times/day); Oswestry disability index; Beck depression inventory; endurances of specific posture; and strength of lumbar extensor muscles.
Results: LBP during physical activity was significantly decreased in all 4 groups. Exercise frequency was significantly increased in the SE and WE groups; exercise time was significantly increased in the SE group. The endurance of supine, side lying, and prone posture were significantly improved in the WE and SWE groups.
Conclussion: LBP during physical activity was significantly decreased in all 4 groups. Exercise frequency was significantly increased in the SE and WE groups; exercise time was significantly increased in the SE group. The endurance of supine, side lying, and prone posture were significantly improved in the WE and SWE groups.
Suh, J. H., Kim, H., Jung, G. P., Ko, J. Y., & Ryu, J. S. (2019). The effect of lumbar stabilization and walking exercises on chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine, 98(26), e16173.
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The Learning Curve - The RMTAO Education Series
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The Learning Curve - The RMTAO Education Series
The Learning Curve provides education to massage therapists in a variety of hands-on workshops and lecture-based seminars across Ontario focused on three main areas-Competency, Business, and Modality. The Continuing Education Program is designed to help massage therapists increase their knowledge base to continuously improve for both their own personal success and that of the client.
Click here for more information about the courses that are offered by the RMTAO.
Surface Anatomy: Lower
February 23, 2020 - Peterborough
Lumbopelvic Muscle Imbalances
March 1, 2020 - Kemptville
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunctions
March 8, 2020 - Cambridge
Ankle and Foot Dysfunctions
March 22, 2020 - Kingston
Rib Mobilizations
April 5, 2020 - Toronto
Mid/Lower Cervical Mobilizations
April 19, 2020 - Ottawa
Lumbar Mobilizations
May 24, 2020 - Windsor
The Hidden Cause of Low Back Pain: The Hip
June 7, 2020 - Ottawa
Upper Cervical Spine Mobilizations
June 14, 2020 - Sudbury
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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 Laura Fixman at laura@rmtao.com to learn more about starting one!
Quinte Community Based Network
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Kerr Chiropractic, 34 Bridge St W, Belleville, ON
Topic: Meet & greet, bookkeeping & taxes, online SOAP & booking systems.
Contact: Stephanie Webb at stephaniewebbrmt@gmail.com
Read more about the event
London Community Based Network
Date: Friday, March 6, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Edgar and Joe's Cafe , 255 Horton Street E. London, ON
Topic: This is a casual meeting for ALL RMTs and students, RMTAO members or not, to get together with peers, update and discuss latest CMTO and RMTAO news, talk over practice issues, keep track of HST initiatives, and share knowledge. Newer RMT? Tap into some experience! An old hand? Find some fresh perspective, get a boost and pass on your hard-won know-how. Keep an eye out for the extra workshops and presentations, usually every 6-8 weeks, on a variety of days of the week so we can all attend something at some point.
Contact: Dani Faucher at danifaucher.rmt@gmail.com
Read more about the event
Future Meetings: April 6, May 8, June 1
Read more about Community Based Networks
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