Alexandre Dion – Physiotherapist | Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC

Alexandre Dion is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Au boisé in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, Alexandre is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. With a focus on addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal and vestibular conditions, Alexandre offers personalized assessments and tailored treatment plans to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall well-being.

Alexandre's approach emphasizes comprehensive care that considers each patient's unique needs, lifestyle, and goals. He specializes in treating conditions involving muscles, joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments, ranging from acute injuries like sprains and strains to chronic pain management, arthritis, and postoperative rehabilitation. Additionally, Alexandre provides specialized vestibular and balance therapy, helping patients manage dizziness, vertigo, and fall risk caused by inner ear or central nervous system issues.

Serving patients of all ages—from infants and young children to adults and seniors—Alexandre is dedicated to supporting long-term health and functional independence. His ongoing commitment to professional development ensures that his practice reflects the latest evidence-based techniques, delivering effective and empathetic care to the Mont-Saint-Hilaire community.

Alexandre Dion provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Hand Wrist

• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Managing a variety of acute and chronic conditions of the hand and wrist, aiming to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent long-term disability.
• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): A condition where a finger or thumb gets stuck or 'catches' in a bent position, then may snap straight (like pulling a trigger). Caused by inflammation and narrowing of the tendon sheath around the flexor tendon.

Common Msk

• Ankle Sprains and Instability: Injuries to ankle ligaments, typically from twisting or 'rolling' motions, leading to pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight. Can result in recurrent sprains and chronic instability if not properly rehabilitated.
• Hip Pain (e.g., Bursitis, Muscle Strains, Labral Issues - conservative): Hip problems that interfere with your mobility, sleep, and daily comfort, which can be effectively managed with physiotherapy interventions.

Vestibular Balance

• General Balance Deficits and Increased Fall Risk: Physiotherapy aimed at improving your balance, coordination, lower limb strength, reaction time, and confidence to reduce your risk of falling and enhance safe mobility in your home and community.
• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD): Vestibular rehabilitation therapy, including habituation exercises, sensory re-weighting, and balance training, often as part of a multidisciplinary approach (which may include medication or CBT), for managing the symptoms of PPPD/3PD.

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

• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Targeted exercises using resistance (such as bodyweight, resistance bands, free weights, or gym equipment) to build muscle strength, power, and endurance, tailored to your specific rehabilitation needs or performance goals.
• 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.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Personalized programs incorporating various stretching techniques (e.g., static, dynamic, PNF) to alleviate stiffness, increase tissue extensibility, and promote better posture.
• Balance Training & Falls Prevention Programs: Targeted exercises and strategies designed by your Physiotherapist to improve your stability, coordination, lower limb strength, and body awareness (proprioception), thereby reducing your risk of falls, particularly beneficial for older adults or individuals with balance impairments.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Customized exercise plans designed to help you recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, improve physical performance, and achieve your functional goals safely and effectively.
• 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.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Alexandre. 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 Au boisé, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Alexandre frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Patients often come to Alexandre feeling defeated by that persistent ache in my lower back that just won't quit. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving improved joint health and a slowing of degenerative processes through better biomechanics and resuming painting or drawing for longer stretches without neck or shoulder ache becomes a realistic and attainable goal.
• Discover how physiotherapy with Alexandre can help you move beyond widespread muscle pain and fatigue that my doctor thinks might be fibromyalgia. The focus is on returning to their workout routine with greater confidence and better performance, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as walking up and down several flights of stairs without issue or breathlessness.
• When feeling generally stiff, achy, and less mobile than I used to be is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing working at your desk all day without developing back or neck stiffness, physiotherapy with Alexandre can help you work towards less reliance on pain medication, trusting more in their body's ability to heal and function. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.

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

Alexandre practices at 'Au boisé', a private clinic situated in the heart of Mont-Saint-Hilaire's central neighborhood. The clinic's accessible location makes it easy for patients to reach from various parts of the community, with proximity to local services and pharmacies. The clinic is conveniently accessible via local public transit routes, ensuring that patients can attend appointments with ease. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

What is the difference between a Physiotherapist (Physiothérapeute) and a Physiotherapy Technologist (Technologue en physiothérapie) in Quebec?

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed master's level university education, granting them the autonomy to assess patients, make a physiotherapy diagnosis, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. They can also perform certain advanced procedures if they have the required additional qualifications. A Technologue en physiothérapie, on the other hand, has a college diploma (DEC) focused on the technical application of physiotherapy treatments. They play a crucial role in delivering care by implementing treatment plans designed by a physiotherapist or physician, assisting patients with their exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress back to the supervising professional.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access physiotherapy services directly without a physician's referral, a process known as direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider before your appointment to confirm their specific requirements.

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

Generally, RAMQ does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Certain services received in public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered, but private outpatient physiotherapy is typically not included. It is recommended to verify your coverage with RAMQ and your insurance provider.

How long do physiotherapy appointments typically last?

You can expect your initial physiotherapy session to last about an hour, allowing for a thorough assessment and discussion of treatment goals. Follow-up sessions usually range from 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your needs. Your Physiothérapeute will advise on the optimal duration for your care plan.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy involves hands-on techniques used by your Physiothérapeute to reduce pain, improve joint mobility, relax muscles, and enhance nerve function. Common methods include joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage, and joint manipulations, all aimed at promoting better movement and alleviating discomfort.

Au boisé
712, Des Colibris
Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC J3H 0C4

Phone: (450) 467-0226 | Website: www.auboise.ca

Alexandre Dion 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.