Care centred on joints, soft tissue and physical function
Massage therapy in BC is defined around the assessment and care of joints and soft tissue. Individual treatment decisions depend on an in-person assessment, the patient’s health history, goals, presentation and the practitioner’s professional judgment.
Soft-tissue pain and sensitivity
Assessment and manual care may be considered when symptoms involve muscles and other soft tissues, where treatment falls within the RMT scope of practice.
Joint mobility and physical function
Massage therapy may include mobilizing joints and soft tissue within the limits established by BC regulation and professional standards.
Activity and workload
Patients may seek assessment when work, recreation, training or repeated physical demands are associated with musculoskeletal symptoms.
Rehabilitation and home care
Where appropriate, massage therapy care may support rehabilitation and include individualized home-care guidance within scope.
No website can determine whether treatment is appropriate
Symptoms can have many causes. A website cannot diagnose a condition or establish whether massage therapy is appropriate for a particular person. Clinical decisions should follow an assessment by an appropriately qualified health professional.