Anita Ling Li Chen – Physiotherapist | Montréal, QC

Anita Ling Li Chen is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at CUSM CH ROYAL VICTORIA in Montréal, QC, Anita is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Her approach focuses on understanding each individual’s unique needs, fostering a supportive environment where patients feel empowered in their journey to recovery. Whether managing acute injuries or chronic conditions, Anita strives to help her patients regain their mobility, reduce pain, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Anita's physiotherapy practice encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions affecting muscles, joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments. She specializes in addressing issues such as sprains, strains, arthritis, and post-operative rehabilitation. Additionally, Anita provides expert care for neurological conditions, assisting individuals recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson's Disease. Her compassionate and attentive care is tailored to adults and seniors, ensuring each patient receives personalized treatment that promotes healing and long-term wellness.
With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, Anita has developed particular expertise in Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal, and Neurological Physiotherapy. She continuously enhances her skills through ongoing professional development. Anita’s philosophy emphasizes a collaborative, patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. She promotes preventative care and long-term wellness initiatives for the Montréal community. Anita is fluent in English, Cantonese, and French, enabling her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Anita Ling Li Chen 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).
• 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.
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Post-traumatic neck pain, restricted movement, and associated issues common after car accidents, which benefit from early and appropriate physiotherapy intervention.

Common Msk

• 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.
• Low Back Pain (Acute or Chronic): Pain, discomfort, or stiffness in the lumbar spine region, whether it's a sudden onset or a long-lasting issue affecting your daily life.

Vestibular Balance

• Vestibular Hypofunction (Unilateral or Bilateral): Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) for inner ear balance problems, involving customized exercises that promote central nervous system compensation and adaptation to the weakened vestibular input.
• General Balance Deficits and Increased Fall Risk: Comprehensive balance assessment by a Physiotherapist to identify underlying causes of unsteadiness, followed by targeted exercise programs and strategies to help you stay steady on your feet.
• 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): Brief, often intense, episodes of dizziness or a spinning sensation (vertigo) triggered by specific changes in head position (e.g., rolling over in bed, looking up, bending down), caused by displaced inner ear crystals (otoconia).

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

• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Application of skilled soft tissue techniques to manage pain, stiffness, and improve function in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.
• 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.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): Gentle, active manual therapy techniques where you use your own specific muscle contractions against your therapist's controlled resistance to improve joint mobility, lengthen tight tissues, and reduce 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.
• Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding): Improving the mobility and health of your nervous system to reduce pain, restore sensation, and enhance overall function.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.

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

• Discover how physiotherapy with Anita can help you move beyond numbness, tingling, or weakness in my hands, arms, feet, or legs. The focus is on a deeper understanding of their condition and how to manage it proactively for long-term well-being, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as getting back to golfing 18 holes without your back acting up.
• Patients often come to Anita feeling defeated by trouble with everyday tasks because of pain or weakness in my hands or grip. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving running their usual distance comfortably and with improved form and resuming participating in community events and social gatherings more actively becomes a realistic and attainable goal.
• Patients struggling with pain or weakness that’s stopping me from enjoying my favorite hobbies can find dedicated and compassionate support from Anita. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving a noticeable reduction in daily discomfort, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as getting back to your regular, consistent gym workouts.

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

Anita practices at CUSM CH ROYAL VICTORIA, situated in a central Montréal neighborhood. This public healthcare facility is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies and is accessible via multiple public transit routes. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

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

In Quebec, the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) generally does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or rely on private insurance for coverage. Care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC may be covered if meeting specific criteria. It is important to verify your eligibility with RAMQ and check your private extended health insurance plans, as many offer coverage for physiotherapy services in private clinics.

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, granting them the autonomy to assess patients, make a physiotherapy diagnosis, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. They can perform advanced procedures if qualified. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma (DEC) focused on the technical application of physiotherapy treatments. They assist physiotherapists or physicians by implementing treatment plans, helping patients with exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress.

What are CUSM CH ROYAL VICTORIA's operating hours?

Our clinic is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with some practitioners offering Saturday appointments from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Hours may vary depending on the practitioner and day. Please call the clinic at (514) 345-XXXX or visit our website for current hours and availability.

What kind of clothing should I wear to my physiotherapy appointment?

Comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement is ideal, such as gym wear or light exercise attire. For lower-body issues, shorts are helpful; for upper-body concerns, a loose t-shirt or tank top allows the Physiothérapeute to properly examine and treat the area.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access a Physiothérapeute directly without a referral, known as direct access. However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check your specific insurance policy before your first appointment.

CUSM CH ROYAL VICTORIA
1001, Boulevard Décarie, C RC-8370 Glen
Montréal, QC H4A 3J1

Phone: (514) 934-1934

Anita Ling Li Chen 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.