# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Concussion Management and the Evolving Role of RMTs in Concussion Care
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Concussions are increasingly recognized as complex, multifaceted injuries that extend far
beyond the initial trauma. Individuals with persistent post-concussion symptoms often present with overlapping musculoskeletal, vestibular, cervicogenic, autonomic, and nervous system dysfunctions that can significantly impact recovery. Registered Massage Therapists are uniquely positioned within the rehabilitation team to allow for meaningful patient education, symptom monitoring, and therapeutic intervention. This webinar explores the evolving role of RMTs in concussion care, emphasizing safe, evidence-informed assessment and treatment strategies that remain within massage therapy scope of practice.

Key Learning Outcomes
-	Describe the pathophysiology of concussion and recognize common presentations of persistent post-concussion symptoms
-	Identify musculoskeletal, cervicogenic, vestibular, autonomic, and nervous system contributors that may influence recovery
-	Understand the role of Registered Massage Therapists within the interdisciplinary concussion care team
-	Recognize common clinical presentations, red flags, and indications for referral to other healthcare providers
-	Develop greater confidence in clinical reasoning and treatment planning for concussion presentations.
Presenter:

Janelle Beatty, RMT, CCAMA, Certified Pilates Instructor & Certified Pilates Therapist
Janelle graduated with honours from Mohawk College in 2016 with an Advanced Diploma in
Massage Therapy. She is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
(CMTO), is a member of the RMTAO, and completed the McMaster University Medical
Acupuncture Program through the CCAMA.
She has developed a strong clinical focus on jaw, neck, and head conditions, supported by
extensive advanced training in concussion assessment and rehabilitation. Having personally experienced multiple concussions, Janelle brings a nuanced understanding of the physical, cognitive, and emotional complexities of recovery. This lived insight strengthens her empathy, sharpens clinical decision-making, and helps her recognize subtle symptom patterns. She integrates evidence-informed strategies, individualized pacing, and interdisciplinary coordination to provide effective, patient-centred care. As a Certified Pilates Instructor & Certified Pilates Therapist, she incorporates movement education, and functional rehabilitation into treatment.

Notes:
-Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:30PM.
-All webinar registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity on total registrations per webinar.
-Webinar will be recorded. 


Recording Consent Disclaimer for RMTAO Webinars:
This webinar will be recorded. By registering for the event, you are providing your consent to being recorded and the use of your image and voice by the RMTAO in replaying the webinar in the future.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto-ontario/concussion-management-and-the-evolving-role-of-rmts-in-concussion-care/200030445700451
- **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, webinar, pilates, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Toronto, Ontario
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 1243 Islington Ave, Toronto, ON M8X 1Y9, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Concussion Management and the Evolving Role of RMTs in Concussion Care being held?
  - **A:** Concussion Management and the Evolving Role of RMTs in Concussion Care takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Online event, 1243 Islington Ave, Toronto, ON M8X 1Y9, Canada, Toronto, Ontario.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Concussion Management and the Evolving Role of RMTs in Concussion Care?
  - **A:** Concussion Management and the Evolving Role of RMTs in Concussion Care is organized by Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Concussion Management and the Evolving Role of RMTs in Concussion Care is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, Ontario, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Concussion Management and the Evolving Role of RMTs in Concussion Care sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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