RMTAO Blog
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The Importance of Assessment in Massage Therapy
Every massage therapy treatment should include an assessment. This allows a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) to get a better idea of your condition, your goals and your concerns. The assessment … more
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Back Pain Facts and Myths
Back Pain Facts and Myths
Back pain is common – up to 80% of Canadians will experience back pain at least once in their adult life. Despite how common it is a lot of misinformation exists about what … more
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COVID-19 Update - July 20, 2020
Ontario Moving More Regions Into Stage 3
The Ontario government is allowing seven more regions to enter Stage 3 on Friday.
This decision was made in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of … more
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COVID-19 Update - July 13, 2020
Stage 3 of Reopening
It was announced today that many areas of Ontario will be moving to stage 3 of reopening on Friday, with all other areas remaining in stage 2 for the time being.
The following … more
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COVID-19 Update - July 9, 2020
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
The Ontario government, in consultation with Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force that were made under s.7. … more
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Update on Patient Screening
Many RMTs have expressed concern that their patients with chronic headaches who have received benefits from massage therapy would be excluded from treatment, as the Ministry of Health Patient Screen … more
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COVID-19 Update - June 29. 2020
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
The Ontario government has extended all emergency orders currently in force that were made under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act … more
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Daily COVID-19 Update - June 22, 2020
Toronto and Peel Moving to Stage 2
The Ontario government will be moving the City of Toronto and Peel Region into Stage 2 on Wednesday.
Toronto Public Health and Peel Public Health will enter Stage … more
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Daily COVID-19 Update - June 19, 2020
Ontario Releases School Safety Plan for the 2020-2021 School Year
Today the Ontario government outlined the province’s plan for the resumption of class for the 2020-2021 school year, outlining … more
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Daily COVID-19 Update - June 18, 2020
Voluntary National Contact Tracing App
A new Bluetooth-based COVID-19 contact tracing app developed in Canada is set to be rolled out for testing in Ontario next month, provincial officials said … more
