RMTAO Blog
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Massage Therapy for Low Back Pain
It’s been estimated that 80% of people will experience low-back pain at some point in their life. Low-back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal concerns globally and is a leading reason … more
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Guideline to Risk-Based Assessments
Starting in March 2023, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) will be changing the ways they conduct practice assessments. The process of being selected for an assessment of your … more
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Massage Therapy for Stroke Recovery
A stroke can impact a person’s ability to participate in their lives in the ways they want to. There can be physical challenges, communication challenges and emotional challenges. Recovery can be a … more
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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 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Toronto Airport … more
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Seven Ways to Make Your Practice More Inclusive
You want your patients to feel welcome in your practice regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, body size, or any other factor. If patients feel excluded or … more
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Massage Therapy for Hip Pain
About 10% of the general population experiences hip pain, but that number can increase with age. Hip pain can become chronic and can interfere with even basic activities like sitting, standing or … more
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Guideline to STRiVE Requirements
By November 30, 2022, all RMTs must complete and submit the following as part of the CMTO STRiVE continuing education requirements.
E-Learning Module introducing the new risk-based approach to … more
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Tips for Treating Fall Injuries
It may not seem like it, but the weather is starting to get cooler and soon the leaves will begin to change colour and the smell of pumpkin spice will fill the air. There’s a lot of great things … more
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Massage Therapy Awareness Week 2022
Massage Therapy Awareness Week is October 23-29, 2022, and this year to celebrate the RMTAO will be focusing on the different ways massage therapy can get people back to the activities that are … more
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Call for Nominations - RMTAO Board of Directors
The Board of Directors has issued a Call for Nominations for up to three (3) positions of Director on the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario's (RMTAO) Board of Directors. This Call … more