Alice Deschênes-Tremblay

Alice Deschênes-Tremblay provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Hand Wrist

• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Conservative physiotherapy management for trigger digit, which may include splinting to rest the tendon, specific tendon gliding exercises, activity modification advice, modalities to reduce inflammation, and education to prevent recurrence.
• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Physiotherapy to help you regain optimal use of your hand and wrist after an injury, surgery, or due to a chronic condition, enabling you to return to work, hobbies, and daily tasks.

Concussion

• Concussion / Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) & Post-Concussion Syndrome: Physiotherapy for concussion recovery, focusing on symptom management, restoring normal function, and preventing long-term complications through evidence-based interventions.

Arthritis

• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Helping to manage the musculoskeletal aspects of psoriatic disease, working in conjunction with medical management to optimize your physical function and comfort.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: Physiotherapy as an important part of a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis), helping to minimize disease impact and maximize quality of life.
• 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.

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

• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): The therapeutic use of different electrical currents by your Physiotherapist to achieve specific physiological effects, such as improving muscle contraction, reducing atrophy, or enhancing functional movement.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: The application of high-frequency sound waves by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to promote deep tissue heating, increase local blood flow, reduce pain, and facilitate the healing process in soft tissues like muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
• Therapeutic & Athletic Taping (e.g., Kinesio, McConnell, Rigid): Utilizing different taping methods, chosen by your therapist based on your specific needs, to assist with pain relief, support injured areas, reduce swelling, or improve proprioceptive feedback.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: Utilizing targeted electrical currents to help alleviate pain, manage discomfort, and support healing in conjunction with other physiotherapy interventions.
• Orthopedic Bracing & Support Consultation/Fitting: Assessment by your Physiotherapist for and fitting of orthopedic braces or supports (custom or off-the-shelf) to stabilize joints, manage injuries (e.g., ligament tears, osteoarthritis, instability), protect healing tissues, and facilitate safe activity participation.
• Custom Foot Orthotic Assessment & Prescription (if offered/certified): Providing individualized foot supports created from a precise mold of your feet to improve comfort, alignment, reduce pain, and enhance function during walking, running, or standing.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Alice. 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 Action Sport Physio (Centre-Ville), physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Alice frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Many find that recovering from a burn and needing help with scar mobility and movement significantly impacts their ability to simply enjoy leisurely daily walks around your neighborhood for fresh air. Alice helps patients target less reliance on pain medication, trusting more in their body's ability to heal and function with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.
• Are you finding that shoulder pain that makes simple things like lifting your arm or reaching overhead difficult stops you from enjoying playing actively and roughhousing with your young kids or grandkids? Alice is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve restored joint function, leading to smoother and more coordinated movements through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• Patients struggling with facial weakness or drooping on one side (like Bell's Palsy) can find dedicated and compassionate support from Alice. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving learning specific exercises that provide ongoing relief and maintain their progress, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as setting up and taking down equipment for hobbies or sports.

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

Located at Action Sport Physio in the heart of Westmount's central neighborhood, Alice’s practice is situated within a modern private clinic facility in Westmount’s vibrant community. The clinic's central location makes it easily accessible from surrounding areas, with close proximity to local community services and pharmacies. It is conveniently reachable via multiple public transit routes, ensuring easy access for all patients. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

Is there anything specific I should bring to my first physiotherapy appointment?

It's helpful to bring your health card, any referral letters from other healthcare providers if you were referred, and any reports or images from relevant medical tests (X-rays, MRIs, etc.) related to your condition. If you have private insurance coverage for physiotherapy, please bring your insurance card or policy details for billing purposes. Comfortable attire that allows for easy movement during the assessment is also recommended.

Is there parking available at or near Action Sport Physio (Centre-Ville)?

Yes, there is ample free patient parking available directly in front of and beside our building. Look for the designated patient spots. Additional street parking is available on nearby streets, and a paid public parkade is located one block east of our clinic. Always check local signage for restrictions.

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

Patients in Quebec can typically see a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, thanks to direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It’s advisable to check your insurance policy details before your appointment.

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. Coverage may be available for care in public hospitals or CLSCs under specific circumstances. Most patients pay out-of-pocket or use private insurance for private clinic physiotherapy. Always verify your eligibility with RAMQ and check your insurance plan for coverage options.

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

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed a master's level university education, allowing them to assess patients, diagnose, and develop treatment plans independently. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma and supports physiotherapists by implementing treatment plans, assisting with exercises, and applying modalities, playing a crucial role in patient care.

Action Sport Physio (Centre-Ville)
4150, Rue Sainte-Catherine O, bureau 400
Westmount, QC H3Z 2Y5

Phone: (514) 939-1444 | Website: https://actionsportphysio.com/fr/clinique-physiotherapie-centre-ville-montreal

Alice Deschênes-Tremblay 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.