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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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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

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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