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CMTO to increase fees for RMTs

“To continue meeting regulatory requirements and supporting RMTs in the delivery of safe and effective care, CMTO is proposing the following fee changes…”


Do compression garments facilitate muscle recovery after exercise?

Compression garments have gained popularity over the last few decades because they are thought to enhance muscle recovery following exercise. A research team looked into this.


Don’t be afraid to exercise regularly to boost bone health and cut falls risk, people with osteoporosis advised

People with weakened bones (osteoporosis) shouldn’t be afraid to exercise regularly, says a consensus statement drawn up by an expert panel on how best to maximise bone health, stave off fracture risk, and improve posture in those with the condition, and published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
 
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In pursuit of wellness

In pursuit of wellness, is there a dark side?

In CBC’s frontburner episode Wellness Culture’s Link to COVID Denialism, journalist Jayme Poisson reported an online directory promoting services to unvaccinated citizens. She noted a significant proportion of the businesses were related to “wellness” practices. Guest and author Matthew Remski reflected the list of businesses spanned “from quasi-materialist ostensibly evidence-based practices such as acupuncture and TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) to completely magical practices of channeling, crystal healing and gong baths.” While most massage therapists might espouse the physical, mental and positive psychosocial benefits for a state of well-being, it might serve these public-facing health professionals to reflect: “Does the pursuit of wellness have a dark side?” » Read more...
 
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