Alison Jolin – Physiotherapist | Drummondville, QC

Alison Jolin is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at PHYSIOTHERAPIE SN+ in Drummondville, QC, Alison is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Her approach emphasizes a comprehensive assessment and tailored treatment plans that aim to restore optimal function, manage pain, and enhance athletic performance. Alison specializes in providing innovative therapies and evidence-based interventions to support active individuals, athletes, and those recovering from injury or surgery.

Alison's focus extends beyond immediate injury management to include injury prevention, performance optimization, and long-term musculoskeletal health. She works closely with patients of all ages—from infants and children to adults and seniors—addressing a wide range of athletic, sports-related, and movement dysfunctions. Her goal is to empower her patients with knowledge and practical strategies, enabling them to achieve their personal and athletic goals while maintaining resilience and vitality.

With a background rooted in continuous professional development, Alison has completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has gained valuable clinical experience. She is dedicated to staying current with the latest research and techniques, ensuring her patients benefit from the most effective, evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Alison is fluent in French, allowing her to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse patient population.

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

Common Msk

• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Difficulty with activities like reaching for objects, dressing, personal care, or carrying items due to underlying shoulder issues, which physiotherapy can help diagnose and treat.
• Musculoskeletal Injuries (General - Tendinitis, Bursitis, Capsulitis, Sprains, Strains): Acute or chronic pain originating from various musculoskeletal sources, such as a pulled muscle (strain), inflamed tendon, or irritated bursa.

Joint Pain

• Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility in affected joints like the knees, hips, spine, or hands.
• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Conditions like 'jumper's knee' (patellar tendinopathy), 'swimmer's shoulder' (rotator cuff tendinopathy), or 'tennis elbow' (lateral epicondylitis) caused by tendon issues that limit your ability to perform specific tasks.

Sports Injury

• Stress Fractures (Activity-Related - Conservative Management/Rehab): An overuse injury where the bone is unable to withstand repetitive mechanical loading, requiring a period of offloading and gradual rehabilitation guided by a physiotherapist for safe return to activity.
• Muscle Strains (e.g., Hamstring, Calf, Groin, Quadriceps, Rotator Cuff): Tearing of muscle fibers or the muscle-tendon unit due to overstretching, sudden forceful contraction, or eccentric loading during athletic activity or exertion, commonly known as a 'pulled muscle'.
• Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome): Pain and tenderness along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia), often resulting from running, jumping, or other repetitive impact activities, especially with sudden increases in training intensity or volume.
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee / Anterior Knee Pain): Pain felt around, under, or behind the kneecap (patella), often described as a dull ache that is aggravated by activities like running, jumping, squatting, using stairs (especially going down), or prolonged sitting with the knee bent.

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

• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: Using therapeutic ultrasound as an adjunct treatment to help reduce pain, decrease inflammation, break down scar tissue, and accelerate the repair of injured soft tissues.
• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Providing clear guidance on self-care techniques, activity modifications, and beneficial lifestyle adjustments for long-term well-being and injury prevention.
• Functional Movement Screening (FMS™/SFMA™ if certified): Evaluation of your body's basic movements (like squatting, lunging, reaching) to highlight areas for improvement in stability, mobility, and motor control.
• Postural Assessment and Correction: Detailed analysis of your static and dynamic posture, with tailored exercises, stretches, and advice to help you improve alignment and reduce strain on your body.
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: A thorough evaluation by your Physiotherapist to accurately diagnose movement dysfunctions, injuries, and the underlying sources of your pain.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: Application of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) or Interferential Current (IFC) for managing acute or chronic pain conditions by modulating pain signals or promoting the release of endorphins.

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

• Through personalized physiotherapy at Alison's clinic, common concerns like needing help to get moving again after a long period of illness or inactivity are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of getting back their independence with daily activities and personal care. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like playing a few sets of tennis without shoulder pain.
• Struggling with the frustration of breathing difficulties and shortness of breath with COPD or asthma, especially during activity? Alison develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving feeling significantly stronger and more capable in their physical abilities. This is key to helping you get back to doing playing fetch with your dog in the park for an extended time with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• Patients struggling with trying to stay as mobile and active as possible while living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can find dedicated and compassionate support from Alison. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving feeling more resilient and less vulnerable to minor strains or injuries, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as dressing myself independently and without difficulty, including shoes and socks.

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

Alison practices at PHYSIOTHERAPIE SN+, situated in the Drummondville West, Saint-Charles-de-Drummond neighborhood of Drummondville. The clinic is conveniently located near Parc Woodyatt, making it easy to access for local residents and visitors alike. Patients can reach the clinic via Société de transport de Drummondville (STD), which provides reliable transit options throughout the area. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.