RMTAO Blog
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Massage Therapy for Cancer Pain
People with cancer experience a variety of potentially debilitating symptoms both as a part of their treatment and as part of the disease itself. Many people with cancer experience pain, fatigue and … more
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CERB Extended and New Recovery Benefits
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been extended an additional four weeks until the end of September, to continue to provide support to people whose businesses have been impacted by the … more
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COVID-19 Update - July 30, 2020
Ontario School Update
Elementary students in Ontario will be heading back to school full time come September, the provincial government revealed today, while most high school students will split … more
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COVID-19 Update - July 29, 2020
Toronto and Peel Entering Stage 3
The City of Toronto and Peel Region are able to move into Stage 3 of reopening the province on Friday, July 31 at 12:01 a.m.
This decision was made in consultation … more
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The Importance of Assessment in Massage Therapy
Every massage therapy treatment should include an assessment. This allows a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) to get a better idea of your condition, your goals and your concerns. The assessment … more
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Back Pain Facts and Myths
Back Pain Facts and Myths
Back pain is common – up to 80% of Canadians will experience back pain at least once in their adult life. Despite how common it is a lot of misinformation exists about what … more
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COVID-19 Update - July 20, 2020
Ontario Moving More Regions Into Stage 3
The Ontario government is allowing seven more regions to enter Stage 3 on Friday.
This decision was made in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of … more
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COVID-19 Update - July 13, 2020
Stage 3 of Reopening
It was announced today that many areas of Ontario will be moving to stage 3 of reopening on Friday, with all other areas remaining in stage 2 for the time being.
The following … more
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COVID-19 Update - July 9, 2020
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
The Ontario government, in consultation with Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force that were made under s.7. … more
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Update on Patient Screening
Many RMTs have expressed concern that their patients with chronic headaches who have received benefits from massage therapy would be excluded from treatment, as the Ministry of Health Patient Screen … more