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Notice of Annual General Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. virtually though an online … more

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Massage Therapy for Concussion Management

Chronic post-traumatic headache occurs commonly when people have a concussion, and can have a significant negative impact on quality of life and function. Headaches are the most common type of … more

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RMTAOLOGO

Lockdown in Toronto and Peel

The government of Ontario has placed Peel and Toronto into lockdown for at minimum 28 days, starting today.

This does not directly affect the ability of RMTs to practice, as regulated health … more

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Massage Therapy for Physically Demanding Jobs

Any type of job can cause a physical strain, but there are some jobs that are more physically demanding than others. From health professionals who are on their feet all day, to manual labourers, to … more

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Massage Therapy for Post-Surgical Recovery

Many people experience chronic pain after surgery, and one study found that nearly a quarter of people with chronic pain could attribute that pain to surgery. The surgery itself may have been … more

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Kim

Meet Kim

In 2002, Kim was diagnosed with kidney failure, which caused her to have severe low back pain. In 2003, she started dialysis at least 5 days a week, and she found that to be a difficult and painful … more

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Elaine

Meet Elaine

Initially, Elaine visited a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) after an unsuccessful carpal tunnel surgery in hopes of some pain relief. She started massage therapy before her repeat surgery on her … more

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Paddi

Meet Paddi

After a hip injury, Paddi experienced pain in her left hip that took over a year and a half to subside, without receiving treatment. This pain interrupted almost all of her physical activity and made … more