Ciprian Daniel Dorobantu

Ciprian Daniel Dorobantu provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Back Neck Pain

• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Often age-related changes leading to pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs with walking (neurogenic claudication in lumbar stenosis) or in the arms/hands (cervical stenosis).
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Neck, shoulder, and upper back discomfort, often accompanied by headaches or 'brain fog', after a sudden jerking motion of the head, such as in a rear-end collision.
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Pain, pins and needles, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg resulting from irritation or compression of a spinal nerve, often managed effectively with physiotherapy techniques like McKenzie method or neural mobilization.
• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Discomfort, aching, stiffness, or muscle fatigue in the back or neck arising from sustained or awkward postures during daily activities, prolonged work (e.g., desk work, computer use), or sleep.

Vestibular Balance

• Vestibular Hypofunction (Unilateral or Bilateral): Reduced function of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) inner ear balance systems (vestibular organs), leading to persistent dizziness, gaze instability (difficulty keeping vision clear during head movement), imbalance, and sometimes nausea.
• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD): A common cause of chronic dizziness that can be helped with specific physiotherapy strategies aimed at desensitizing the brain to provocative stimuli and normalizing reliance on sensory inputs.
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Effective, non-invasive treatment for positional dizziness and vertigo using specific head and body movements performed by a trained Vestibular Physiotherapist.

Arthritis

• Gout (Management of Musculoskeletal Impairments): Helping you regain mobility, reduce discomfort, and improve function in affected joints after a gout episode, as part of your overall gout management plan.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: Helping you live well with rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory arthropathies through targeted physiotherapy interventions designed to manage symptoms, preserve function, and promote overall well-being.
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Supportive physiotherapy for individuals with psoriatic arthritis, focusing on managing joint pain and swelling, maintaining range of motion and strength, improving function, and providing advice on activity modification and joint protection.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Ciprian can assess your needs.

• Home-Based Physiotherapy Visits (Mobile Physio): In-home rehabilitation programs tailored to your living space and functional needs, helping you regain independence with daily activities, manage pain, and improve mobility where you live.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Graded exercise programs designed to improve your overall physical fitness, endurance, strength, and functional capacity, especially beneficial after illness, surgery, or periods of prolonged inactivity.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Education and instruction on effective and safe stretching techniques to help you maintain or improve your body's flexibility and joint mobility.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Specialized workouts to enhance your core strength, stability, and endurance, which are crucial for injury prevention, back health, and efficient performance in daily activities and sports.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Development of a tailored therapeutic exercise program by your Physiotherapist, focused on your specific rehabilitation needs, strength goals, flexibility improvements, balance, and overall conditioning.
• Tele-Rehabilitation / Virtual Physiotherapy Consultations: Effective virtual physiotherapy care to help you manage your condition, progress your rehabilitation, and receive professional advice when in-person visits are challenging or not preferred.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Ciprian. For a full list or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

At CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (Hôpital LaSalle), physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Ciprian frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Through personalized physiotherapy at Ciprian's clinic, common concerns like that grinding or crunching feeling in my knee or shoulder are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of a noticeable reduction in daily discomfort, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like playing a full game of recreational hockey with your friends.
• The journey to developing better body awareness and understanding of healthy movement patterns when faced with persistent one leg feeling shorter than the other, causing hip or back pain is made smoother and more effective with Ciprian's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like dressing myself independently and without difficulty, including shoes and socks.
• For those whose feeling 'off-balance' and worried about falling, especially as I get older has made challenging myself with indoor or outdoor rock climbing seem like a distant memory, Ciprian's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward increased endurance for walking, allowing for longer and more enjoyable outings. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to challenging myself with indoor or outdoor rock climbing with greater comfort and renewed confidence.

Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Ciprian, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Ciprian's practice is situated within the CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (Hôpital LaSalle), located in the central LaSalle neighborhood of LaSalle, QC. This public healthcare facility offers easy access for patients, conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies. It is well-connected via local public transit routes, making it accessible for most patients. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

What should I expect during my first physiotherapy appointment?

Your initial physiotherapy appointment is a comprehensive assessment. Your Physiothérapeute will start by discussing your medical history, the details of your current symptoms or injury, your concerns, and what you hope to achieve with physiotherapy (your functional goals). This is followed by a thorough physical examination, which may include evaluating your range of motion, strength, posture, balance, and specific movement patterns, as well as performing special tests relevant to your condition. Based on these findings, your therapist will provide a clinical impression or diagnosis, discuss a personalized treatment plan with you, and often begin some initial treatment or provide education and a home exercise program to get you started.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

The number of physiotherapy sessions required varies greatly from person to person. It depends on several factors, including the nature and severity of your condition, how long you've had the issue (acute vs. chronic), your individual treatment goals, your body's response to therapy, and your adherence to home exercises and self-management. Your Physiothérapeute will discuss a treatment plan and re-evaluate your progress regularly.

How can I book an appointment at CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (Hôpital LaSalle)?

You can book an appointment by calling our clinic directly at (514) 362-8000 during business hours. Many practitioners also offer online booking through our website. Our friendly reception team will assist you in finding a suitable time with the appropriate physiotherapist for your needs.

Does CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (Hôpital LaSalle) offer direct billing to private insurance?

Yes, our clinic offers direct billing for most major private insurance providers such as Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross, and others. Please bring your insurance card and policy details. We recommend confirming your coverage with your insurer prior to the appointment, as some plans may have specific requirements or limitations.

What is the difference between a Physiothérapeute and a Technologue en physiothérapie in Quebec?

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed a master's level university education, allowing them to assess patients, make diagnoses, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. They may also perform advanced procedures with additional qualifications. A Technologue en physiothérapie has a college diploma (DEC) focused on technical application, assisting physiotherapists by implementing treatment plans, guiding exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress.

Is physiotherapy covered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?

In Quebec, RAMQ generally does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or use private insurance. Care received in public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered if meeting specific criteria. It is advisable to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and check your private insurance coverage for physiotherapy services.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiothérapeute in Quebec?

Patients in Quebec can typically access a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, which is known as direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is recommended to check your insurance policy beforehand to ensure coverage.

CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (Hôpital LaSalle)
8585, Terrasse Champlain
LaSalle, QC H8P 1C1

Phone: (514) 362-8000

Ciprian Daniel Dorobantu is regulated by the Code des professions and Professional Integration Arrangement for physiotherapists in QC and is a member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Registration can be verified with the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.