Physiotherapy
Massage Therapy
Fonctional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
Chiropractor
Orthotherapy
Shockwave Therapy
Physiotherapy:
Physiotherapists are university-educated experts. They can help you
achieve your highest level of physical functioning (at any stage of
life) by providing you with a personalized treatment plan based on your
specific needs. Physiotherapists assess patients' physical abilities
through procedures such as functional ability tests. The Physiotherapist
then establishes goals with the patient based on physical diagnosis.
The Physiotherapist plans and implements programs of physiotherapy
including therapeutic exercises, manipulations, massages, education, the
use of electro-therapeutic and other mechanical equipment and
hydro-therapy. They follow-up on the progress by evaluating the
effectiveness of treatment plans and they modify the treatment if
needed.
Physiotherapists are university-educated experts. They can help you
achieve your highest level of physical functioning (at any stage of
life) by providing you with a personalized treatment plan based on your
specific needs.
Our Physio team: Anne Wolfe, Émilie Coulombe,
Olivia Amar Hazim Shakir and
Dominik Mignault
Massage
Therapy:
A Massage Therapist is a health professional that uses massage therapy
to improve their patient's quality of life. Massage is the oldest and
simplest form of healing and perhaps the mother of all hands-on therapy.
Touch is fundamental for our physical and mental well-being and yet the
value of this vital form of therapy is often underestimated.
Massage can be defined as a series of non invasive manual techniques
(strokes, gliding, rubbing, kneading and pressures) that effect one or
more structures (skin, fat tissue, fasciae, joint, muscles, blood and
lymphatic vessels, etc.) in order to release pain, reduce swelling,
enhance mobility of joints and gliding surface, alleviate emotional and
mental tension. Massage has also been used successfully as a meditation
to alleviate pain and anguish of patients with cancer and is also the
core of many methods used for the development of human potential.
When used skillfully it is a powerful tool for healing and of vital
importance for a preventive health care program. This Therapy relaxes
both body and mind, restoring our energy before we burn out and become
prone to stress and diseases.
Our professional staff include :
Michle
Popowick and Jennifer Guay.
Functional
Capacity Evaluation (FCE):
The functional capacity evaluation is performed by a health professional
that assesses the individual's flexibility, strength, balance,
coordination, cardiovascular condition, and body mechanics. An effective
FCE determines whether there is a match between the individual's
functional capabilities, and the physical demands of work. The
evaluation begins with a body musculoskeletal assessment to determine
gross muscle strength and flexibility. FCE's involve the worker in
various activities that simulate physical demands at work.
Through the evaluation, the professional will define the worker's
ability to perform activities such as lifting, carrying, pushing,
pulling, bending, squatting, standing, sitting, reaching, grasping, etc.
Whenever a job target is identified, the professional matches the
worker's abilities to specific job tasks.
We utilize a system of the latest technology to evaluate our patients.
This technology permits us to perform an accurate and efficient
evaluation.
Chiropractor:Chiropractic education in Quebec is offered at the University du Qubec Trois-rivires and is a 5 year program composed of 245 credits. A Chiropractor is a primary health care provider. This means that you have the ability to seek out a chiropractor if you choose, without referral from your family physician. He is legally licensed to diagnose and correct reversible health conditions naturally, without the help of surgery or medications.
Chiropractors practice a drug-free, manual approach to health care that includes patient
assessment, diagnosis and treatment. In particular, chiropractors assess patients for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, extremity joints, and their effect on the nervous system.
As a result of taking a physical assessment and patient history, chiropractors are able to provide a differential diagnosis for the patient's presenting condition(s) and develop a comprehensive treatment/management plan. Chiropractors are also trained to recommend therapeutic exercise, to utilize other non-invasive therapies, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counselling.
Why should I go see a chiropractor ?
Chiropractors treat all articulation disorders :
Spine (back and neck pain)
Pelvis
Shoulder/elbow/wrist pain
Hip/knee/ankle pain
ATM (jaw)
They also assess muscular conditions.
What will a chiropractic doctor do at my first visit?
On your first visit to the doctor's office,
Dr Marie-Eve Claveau D.C. will
determine if you are a chiropractic case. If you are not he will refer you
to the appropriatiate professionnal. If you are he will do an interview and
the appropriate exams to determine your condition. If necessary, take an
appropriate x-ray.Its only at the second visit that you will have
your diagnosis and your first treatment.
Orthotherapy:
A relatively new profession, focusing on pain relief,
relaxation and regaining flexibility. It seeks to align and straighten the
body using gentle massage techniques and stretching exercises.
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