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What's Happening at the RMTAO Call for Nominations - RMTAO Board of Directors The RMTAO Board of Directors has issued a Call for Nominations for the position of Director on the RMTAO Board of Directors. The role of the Board of Directors of the RMTAO is to provide governance and oversight to the Association, identify and monitor strategic priorities, set policies, and determine innovative ways to promote, expand and support the fulfilment of the Association's vision and mission. All Active and Life members of the RMTAO are eligible to become Directors on the RMTAO Board of Directors. There are up to three (3) positions available. If you are interested in becoming a Director, please complete the Nomination and Consent Form below. Download the 2019 RMTAO Nomination and Consent Form The Nomination and Consent Forms must be received in the RMTAO office no later than 5:00pm on Friday, November 1, 2019 to be valid. You may email the forms to info@rmtao.com or fax to 416-979-1144. Review the complete Call for Nominations on the RMTAO website for more details. Massage Therapy Awareness Week Massage Therapy Awareness Week starts on Sunday! CMTO Standards of Practice Advisory Group and Focus Group The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) has started a new project to revise and update the Standards of Practice to reflect the current needs and trends in massage therapy practice.The CMTO is seeking 16-20 RMTs from a variety of practice settings and with different levels of experience to provide perspective on proposed changes. The two ways to participate are: 1. Apply to participate as a member of the Standards of Practice Advisory Group (SPAG). The SPAG will provide input into the development and modification of the revised Standards of Practice, make suggestions and recommendations on proposed content and wording, and offer solutions to identified issues. Time Commitment: Approximately three teleconferences that are 2 hours in length and one full day in-person session in Toronto over a 14-month period, starting in January 2020. 2. Apply to participate in a telephone focus group to offer feedback on the current Standards of Practice. The focus groups will be held by teleconference in November/December 2019. Participants will be provided questions in advance to assist in preparing for the discussion. Time Commitment: One teleconference that is approximately 1.5 hours in length. Participants will be compensated for their time. Reimbursement will also be provided for travel expenses incurred to attend in-person meetings in Toronto. If you are interested in participating in either of these opportunities, please email your resume highlighting your massage therapy experience to participate@cmto.com by October 28, 2019. Community-Based Network Spotlight The RMTAO has established Community-Based Networks across Ontario to give RMTs the opportunity to connect with their peers in their community, share knowledge and seek support. From Ottawa to Sudbury to London, and many places in between, you can attend your local Community-Based Network meeting for educational, social and networking meetings. There are meetings currently scheduled in Guelph, Barrie, London and Peel-Halton. Don't see a meeting near you? Contact Laura Fixman, Manager of Communications at laura@rmtao.com in order to start one! Read more... Upper Cervical Mobilizations - Early Bird Ends Next Week The early bird rates for Upper Cervical mobilzations in Ottawa end next week!
Recovering the capability to work among patients with chronic low back pain after a four-week, multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation program: 18-month follow-up study. Background: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Biopsychosocial rehabilitation programs have been advocated for its management, especially since the widespread acceptance of the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain. Despite extensive evidence of its short-term benefits, few studies have reported on its long-term effect and more specifically on indirect outcomes such as return to work and quality of life (QoL). The present study evaluated the long-term effect of a multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation (MBR) program for patients with chronic LBP, for which short- and intermediate-term efficacy had been established, with an emphasis on recovering work capability. Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled 201 patients on a four-week MBR program incorporating physical and occupational therapies and psychological counselling. Assessments occurred at program admission and discharge and at 6 and 18 months. Work capability, Oswestry Disability Index, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were assessed. Multiple mixed models were used to detect changes in each outcome. Logistic regressions were calculated to identify predictors of recovery of work capability. Results: Of the 201 patients who fulfilled the eligibility criteria, 160 (79.8%) attended the discharge assessment, 127 (63.2%) attended the 6-month follow-up, and 107 (53.3%) continued to the 18-month follow-up. Initially, 128 patients (71.5%) had been on sick leave. At 6 and 18 months, 72 (56.7%) and 84 (78.5%) participants had recovered their work capability, respectively. There were significant improvements in pain, disability, kinesiophobia, and anxiety and depression scores over time. Patients who recovered work capability showed significantly greater improvements in their total COMI score, general QoL, and disability, which were the best three predictors of recovering work capability. Conclusions: This study extends previous results confirming the program's contribution to recovering work capability among chronic LBP patients. The Learning Curve - The RMTAO Education Series 
Upcoming Community Networks and Related Activities The RMTAO has created a new feature on RMTAO.com for Community Networks. Members and non-members, once logged on, can access information about the latest upcoming network activities right on their home page! Don't see a Community Based Network near you? You can contact Laura Fixman at laura@rmtao.com to learn more about starting one! Guelph Community Based Network Barrie Community Based Network London Community Based Network Peel-Halton Community Based Network |
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