Arianne Bellemare

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

Common Msk

• Muscle Strains and Tears: Damage or tearing of muscle fibers, ranging from a mild overstretch (Grade 1 strain) to a partial or complete rupture (Grade 2 or 3 tear), typically caused by sudden forceful contraction, excessive stretch, or direct trauma.
• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Disorders affecting hand and wrist function, making daily tasks such as gripping objects, typing, writing, or fine motor activities difficult and painful.
• Ankle Sprains and Instability: Weakness, a feeling of the ankle 'giving way' repeatedly, or persistent pain after an initial sprain, indicating a need for targeted physiotherapy to restore stability and function.

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

• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Targeted exercises focused on strengthening the deep abdominal, back, pelvic floor, and diaphragm muscles to provide better support for your spine, improve posture, enhance balance, and increase movement efficiency.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Progressive resistance training programs designed by your Physiotherapist to improve muscle performance, support joint health, and enhance functional capacity for daily life or sport.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Education and instruction on effective and safe stretching techniques to help you maintain or improve your body's flexibility and joint mobility.
• 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.
• 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.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: A carefully selected set of exercises specific to your condition and abilities, aimed at restoring function, reducing pain, improving movement, and preventing future issues.

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

• Many patients have found lasting relief from trying to stay as mobile and active as possible while living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and achieved understanding how to prevent future flare-ups and manage their condition long-term under the skilled care of Arianne. This renewed physical ability often allows them to re-engage with beloved activities such as feeling energetic enough to engage in social activities in the evenings with a new lease on life.
• Don't let difficulty coordinating my movements, feeling clumsy dictate what you can and cannot do. Arianne offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at successfully avoiding or delaying the need for more invasive treatments or surgery, helping you reclaim comfortably cooking and meal prepping for your family and enjoy a more functional life.
• Patients struggling with recovering from a painful and limiting work-related injury (WCB/CNESST/WorkSafe claim) can find dedicated and compassionate support from Arianne. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving better managing flare-ups with personalized strategies and feeling more in control of their symptoms, 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 Arianne, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Arianne practices at CSSS ARTHABASKA-ERABLE, situated in a central clinic in the Plessisville neighborhood of Plessisville, QC. This public healthcare facility is conveniently located near community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access essential health resources. The clinic is accessible via local public transit routes, ensuring transportation options 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?

For your first visit, please bring your provincial health card (e.g., Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) card, if applicable for any publicly funded programs or simply for identification), any relevant medical information such as a doctor's referral note (if you have one), reports from recent imaging (like X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound scans), and a list of your current medications. Also, if you plan to use private health insurance, bring your insurance card or policy details. Finally, wear or bring comfortable clothing suitable for assessment and movement.

What are CSSS ARTHABASKA-ERABLE's operating hours?

CSSS ARTHABASKA-ERABLE is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and some practitioners offer Saturday appointments from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. However, hours can vary by practitioner and day, so please call our office at (XXX) XXX-XXXX or check our website/online booking portal for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Yes, in almost all cases, you will receive a customized home exercise program. These exercises are carefully chosen by your Physiotherapy Technologist to specifically target your issues and help you achieve your functional goals faster and more effectively. Performing them as recommended is very important for your progress and for maintaining the improvements you make during your clinic visits.

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

Patients in Quebec can typically see a Physiotherapy Technologist directly without a physician's referral (known as direct access). However, some private or extended health insurance plans might require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to verify the requirements of your specific insurance policy before your appointment.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be an ordeal of pain. While you might feel some discomfort or a stretching sensation as you work to regain movement or strength, especially in the initial stages of treatment for an acute injury or chronic stiffness, it's rarely 'painful' in a distressing or harmful way. Your Physiotherapy Technologist will guide you through each step, modify treatments to suit your comfort and tolerance, and ensure that the overall experience is positive. The ultimate aim is to make you feel better, not worse.

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

In Quebec, RAMQ generally does not cover physiotherapy services performed in private clinics. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or use private insurance. Care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC (if meeting their criteria) might be covered, but private clinic physiotherapy is usually not. Always verify your eligibility with RAMQ and check your private insurance coverage for physiotherapy services.

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

In Quebec, a Physiothérapeute (Physiotherapist) holds a university master's degree in physiotherapy and is authorized to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, and create treatment plans. A Technologue en physiothérapie (Physiotherapy Technologist or Phys. T.) holds a college-level diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments, guiding exercises, and monitoring progress without diagnosing or creating treatment plans independently. Both professions are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

CSSS ARTHABASKA-ERABLE
1331, Rue Saint-Calixte
Plessisville, QC G6L 1P4

Phone: (819) 302-4525

Arianne Bellemare 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.