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 1991
Are Massage Therapists regulated?
Yes...
- A Massage Therapist is a regulated health professional.
- Only members of the College of Massage Therapists of a province or territory 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 SEMI?
The Massage Therapists at SEMI work as members of our Sports Medicine team, 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 Provincial Health Care plans?
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
- Active Release Techniques
- Acupuncture
- Biodex
- Chiropractic / Active Release Technique
- Electronic Medical Records
- Forms
- General Questions
- Graston Technique
- Kinesiotaping
- Mobile Services
- Orthopaedic Consultation/Surgery
- Personal Training
- Pilates
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
- Prolotherapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Sport Chiropractic
- Sport Massage Therapy
- Sport Medicine
- Sport Physiotherapy
- Sport Podiatry
- Sport Psychology
I have just finished a number doctor and physio sessions at SEMI. I wanted to thank your staff for the first class treatments that I received. My knee feels great and I am looking forward to resuming my workouts. I particularly want to thank the physiotherapist for all their hard work. They are professionals in every sense of the word. It is too bad the only time I see them is when there is something is wrong with me. Also thanks to your front end staff who are efficient and pleasant-it makes coming to SEMI my pleasure.
