RMTs work with illness, injury and disability in diverse and broad patient populations. They are primary health care professionals that focus on disorders of the musculoskeletal and related systems.

Treatment and management of many health conditions by massage therapists is supported by research. Massage therapy can help decreases stress and control pain. RMTs are trained in the assessment and treatment of many conditions. RMTs provide relief for many common conditions, including:

Autoimmune Rheumatic Disorders:
-Raynaud’s Disease
-Systematic Lupus Erythematosus

Bursa, Bone, Muscle and Tendon Disorders:
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-Muscle Cramps
-Tendinopathies (tendonitis)
-Contusions
-Muscle Tension/Spasm
-Sprains
-Strains
-Osteoporosis

Foot and Ankle Disorders:
-Medial Plantar Nerve Entrapment
-Metatarsalgia
-Plantar Fasciitis

Joint Disorders:
-Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
-Osteoarthritis (OA)
-Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

Neck and Back Pain:
-Sciatica
-Degenerative Disc Disease (slipped disc)
-Facet pain
-Whiplash and associated disorders
-Scoliosis
-Thoracic outlet syndrome

Hand Disorders:
-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
-Osteoarthritis of the Hand
-Ergonomics

Shoulder & Elbow Conditions:
-Frozen Shoulder
-Golfers/tennis elbow (tendonopathy)

Headaches:
-Tension
-Migraine
-TMJ dysfunction

Hip, Leg & Knee Disorders:
-Illiotibial Band Impingement Syndrome
-Patellar Tracking Dysfunction
-Shin splints (compartment syndrome)
-Anterior ligament tears

Psychological Disorders:
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Cancer Care:
-Post Mastectomy Care
-Nausea
-Pain
-Lymphoedema

Female Health:
-Pregnancy (Pre and Post Care)
-Labour Care
-Pelvic Pain

Paediatrics:
-Colic
-Infant massage

Neurological disorders:
-Multiple sclerosis
-Spastic paralysis
-Stroke
-Parkinsons

Respiratory conditions:
-Asthma
-COPD
-Emphysema