RMTAO Blog

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    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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    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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    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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    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

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    Meet Christine

    Christine is a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), and her very physical job can take a toll on her body. She spends her 12-hour shifts on her feet, bending, turning and twisting when providing care or … more

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    Meet Kathie

    Kathie experienced neck pain for at least 15 years – first made worse from her years working in potentially uncomfortable positions sitting at a desk, and after she retired it was further aggravated … more

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    New COVID-19 Financial Benefits

    The federal government has recently introduced three new benefits to help those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These benefits are the Canada Recovery Caregiver Benefit, the Canada … more