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The difference between sex and gender, and why both matter in health research

 


‘Why you gotta be so rude?’ Study highlights ‘vicious cycle’ of workplace incivility

 


How exercise sparks the growth of blood vessels

 
 
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Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice presents the latest research examining the evidence for the use of various massage therapy techniques in treating pathological conditions and special populations. In this resource readers will find a synthesis of information from the diverse fields of kinesiology, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and psychology.

Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice offers both students and practitioners of massage therapy the most current evidence-based information, guidelines, and recommendations for the treatment of conditions often seen in massage therapy practice. This essential reference will assist practitioners in understanding the scientific literature and its application in enhancing the practice of this safe and effective health intervention. » Shop now
 
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Our innate potential

Our innate potential: Participating in the creation of ourselves as RMTs and beyond

Bodywork seats us squarely as agent of change for ourselves, tapping our body’s tacit knowledge through its senses and sensibilities. “Bodywork is one of the most humane and effective means available for generating the streams of full and precise sensory information which compose the largest, most concrete part of self awareness. It is an invaluable tool with which we facilitate the mending not only of our bodies, but those gaps in our objective world view – a world view leading us dangerously far away from our sense of vital participation in our fates.” » Learn More
 
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Practice Trends Survey

What are the patient conditions you most commonly work with?

Help Massage Therapy Canada obtain a snapshot of your practice, straight from the hearts and minds of practising RMTs. Please take a short 5 minutes to fill out this NATIONAL survey. Pass the link on to your fellow massage therapists. All provinces are welcome to submit their answers. » Enter now
 
Podcasts  + Events 
 

RMTAO Research Webinar

Sept 15th, 11 a.m.
The RMTAO will be offering a new webinar to help members better understand massage therapy research. This webinar will be presented by Ruth Werner
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Podcast: The role of empathy in massage

Are massage therapists properly equipped, in their training and informed by evidence, to respond appropriately to patient affect, particularly in advanced care situations? » Listen now