Sport Massage Therapy
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissues and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissues and joints by manipulation. (Massage therapy aims) to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function (and to) relieve pain.
Massage Therapy Act 1991Are Massage Therapists regulated?
Yes...
- A Massage Therapist is a regulated health professional.
- Only members of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario are permitted to use the title Massage Therapist or Registered Massage Therapist and use the letters MT or RMT with their names.
- Massage therapists have completed a 2-3 year (2200 hour) diploma programme from a recognized massage therapy school.
- Massage therapists participate in a Quality Assurance Programme that "assists them in the maintenance of high professional standards and quality care of their clients." CMTO, 2003
Why Massage Therapy at Toronto SEMI?
The Massage Therapists at Toronto SEMI work as a part of the Sports Medicine team at the clinic, thus increasing the efficiency in the total rehabilitation of your injury or condition. In addition, massage therapy is one of the most efficient ways to prevent injuries during periods of high volume training.
Is Massage therapy covered by OHIP?
No, however many private and workplace insurance policies do provide coverage. A referral by a M.D. may or may not be necessary, so please consult with your Insurance provider.
Table Of Contents
- FAQ
- Forms
- General Questions
- Sport Medicine
- Sport Physiotherapy
- Sport Psychology
- Sport Podiatry
- Sport Massage Therapy
- Naturopathic Medicine
For most of my adult life I have dealt with the discomfort of Chondromalacia Patella and Patello-femoral Syndrome. These two conditions effectively ended my competitive cycling and skiing careers. It ultimately became so painful that I thought surgery was the only solution. But thanks to the team of excellent doctors and therapists at Toronto SEMI, I have finally overcome these difficult knee problems without surgery. I am now performing in both cycling and skiing better then I have in years.
