RMTAO Blog

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    Self-Care for RMTs

    Although Ontario RMTs aren’t able to work at the moment, there can be some lingering pain and discomfort that RMTs may still be facing as a result of their work. Injuries to the shoulders, elbows and … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - May 19, 2020

    Expanded Eligibility for the Canada Emergency Business Account

    The Prime Minister announced today that the Canada Emergency Business account will be available to sole owner-operators of a business … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - May 15, 2020

    Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extended

    The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, which was originally set to end in the first week of June, has been extended until the end of August.

    The Prime Minister … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - May 14, 2020

    The following are the latest updates available relating to COVID-19 for May 14, 2020 

    Beginning of Stage 1 of Reopening

    The Ontario government announced several businesses who will be permitted to … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - May 13, 2020

    Canada Emergency Student Benefit

    Students and recent graduates who have seen their education and job prospects hampered by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for the Canada … more

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    Cross training for running sports

    by Rob Haddow, RMT, Dip.SIT

    Can we get out and run right now? Sure. Does that rule out the possibility of detraining during distancing? Absolutely not.

    Sports that involve a lot of running don’t … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - May 12, 2020

    The following are the latest COVID-19 updates available for May 12. 

    Extended State of Emergency

    The Ontario government is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and … more

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    Daily COVID-19 Update - May 6, 2020

    The following are the latest COVID-19 updates available for May 6, 2020. 

    Extended Emergency Orders

    Emergency orders that have been put in place to-date under the Emergency Management and Civil … more

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    Prioritizing Your Mental Health

    Canadians that responded to a new Angus Reid Institute poll said their mental health has worsened, including 10 per cent who said it has worsened “a lot.” One out of five Canadians experience a … more