Anik Laflamme – Physiotherapist | Gatineau, QC

Anik Laflamme is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at CENTRE TMO (PHYSIO, MASSO & OSTÉO) in Gatineau, QC. Anik is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). With a compassionate approach, Anik strives to help each patient regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall well-being through personalized physiotherapy programs tailored to individual needs.
Anik’s role encompasses addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including issues affecting muscles, joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments. This includes acute injuries like sprains and strains, as well as chronic conditions such as arthritis, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. Specializing in the assessment, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, Anik’s care is designed to support athletes of all levels—from recreational to elite—helping them return to their sport safely, optimize performance, and prevent future injuries. Anik provides physiotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults, ensuring a holistic approach to health and mobility for all ages.
Educationally, Anik Laflamme completed their degree in Physiotherapy and continuously enhances their expertise through ongoing professional development and evidence-based practices. Anik has developed particular interests and skills in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, as well as Sports Physiotherapy, allowing for comprehensive and specialized care. Driven by a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning, Anik collaborates closely with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals. Anik is fluent in French.

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

Common Msk

• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Symptoms in your hand or wrist that impact your ability to perform your job, hobbies, or essential self-care tasks, addressed by specialized hand physiotherapy.
• Neck Pain and Stiffness: Discomfort, limited range of motion, and persistent tension in the cervical spine (neck), often related to posture, an injury, stress, or sleeping position.
• Muscle Strains and Tears: A 'pulled' muscle, often occurring during activities like sprinting, jumping, lifting, or sudden changes in direction, causing immediate pain and difficulty using the muscle.

Sports Injury

• Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome): An overuse injury affecting the lower leg, common in athletes, dancers, and military recruits, characterized by diffuse pain along the tibia.
• Ligament Sprains (e.g., ACL, MCL, PCL, Ankle Ligaments): Common joint injuries in athletes affecting stability, causing immediate pain, swelling, bruising, and functional loss, often requiring a structured rehabilitation program.
• IT Band Syndrome (Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome): Sharp or burning pain on the outer side of the knee that often starts gradually and worsens with continued activity, sometimes radiating up the thigh or down the leg.

Back Neck Pain

• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Symptoms resulting from a whiplash injury, which can vary in severity (WAD Grades I-III) and duration, requiring a comprehensive physiotherapy approach for recovery.
• 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).
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Back or neck pain that often radiates into an arm or leg, potentially with numbness, tingling, weakness, or burning sensations, due to a spinal disc problem (herniation, protrusion, or bulge) compressing or irritating a nearby nerve root (radiculopathy). Sciatica specifically refers to radicular pain down the leg.

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

• Concussion / Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Management & Rehabilitation: Specialized physiotherapy to address persistent concussion symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, balance problems, visual disturbances, and difficulty concentrating or tolerating activity.
• Sports Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention: Working with you to identify areas for improvement and enhance your performance in your chosen sport through targeted physiotherapy, biomechanical correction, and preventative conditioning.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Application of skilled soft tissue techniques to manage pain, stiffness, and improve function in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.
• Gait Analysis & Running/Walking Re-training: Helping you move better and reduce injury risk by analyzing and correcting your walking or running technique, addressing issues like overpronation, hip drop, or poor cadence.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Hands-on physiotherapy focused on mobilizing restricted joints and soft tissues to promote healing, restore normal biomechanics, and alleviate pain.
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation & Management: Specialized and progressive physiotherapy care for athletes of all levels, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, sport-specific exercise, and safe, timely return-to-sport protocols.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Anik. 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 CENTRE TMO (PHYSIO, MASSO & OSTÉO), physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Anik frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Many patients have found lasting relief from an old ankle sprain that never seems to fully heal and still feels weak and achieved getting back to hiking, running, or cycling pain-free and with renewed vigor under the skilled care of Anik. This renewed physical ability often allows them to re-engage with beloved activities such as sitting comfortably through a movie at the cinema or a play with a new lease on life.
• Through personalized physiotherapy at Anik's clinic, common concerns like my infant having a tilted head or a flat spot on their head (torticollis/plagiocephaly) are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of a greater sense of body confidence and trust in their physical abilities. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like managing your personal care routines independently.
• Struggling with the frustration of dealing with pelvic pain or bladder/bowel control issues (for both men and women)? Anik develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving building the necessary muscle support for their joints, reducing the risk of re-injury. This is key to helping you get back to doing using garden tools effectively and without pain with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.

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

Practicing at CENTRE TMO (PHYSIO, MASSO & OSTÉO) in the Hull Sector West (Val-Tétreau, Manoir des Trembles) neighborhood of Gatineau, Anik's practice is conveniently situated in a private clinic facility. The clinic is located near Terminus de la Cité and is easily accessible via Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO), including the Rapibus BRT system. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.