Caroline Chantal Matte – Physiotherapist | Orleans, ON

Caroline Chantal Matte is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Physio Sport Plus in Orleans, ON, Caroline Matte is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Caroline Matte addresses a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament conditions. This includes everything from acute injuries like sprains and strains, to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. Caroline Matte serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Caroline Chantal Matte completed their degree in Physiotherapy from University of Ottawa (Graduating Class of 2020). With clinical experience, Caroline Matte is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Caroline Matte has a particular interest or further training in areas such as Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Caroline Matte employs a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting; promoting preventative care and long-term wellness for the Orleans community through proactive physiotherapy; empowering patients through clear education about their condition and practical self-management strategies for lasting results. Caroline Matte offers consultations in English, French.

Caroline Chantal Matte provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Back Neck Pain

• 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.
• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Back or neck pain accompanied by associated limb symptoms (pain, sensory changes, weakness) due to a constricted spinal canal, which physiotherapy can help manage conservatively.

Arthritis

• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): An inflammatory arthritis that can affect some people with psoriasis (a skin condition), causing joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and sometimes affecting tendons (enthesitis) and ligaments. Can affect small or large joints, often asymmetrically, and sometimes the spine.
• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Physiotherapy for ankylosing spondylitis focuses on maintaining spinal mobility and flexibility (especially extension), improving posture, strengthening core and back muscles, managing pain, and providing education on self-management and regular exercise.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: An autoimmune condition causing chronic inflammation, pain, stiffness, swelling, and potential deformity in multiple joints, often symmetrically. Physiotherapy aims to manage pain, maintain joint function and mobility, improve strength and endurance, provide joint protection strategies, and support self-management.

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): Managing a variety of acute and chronic conditions of the hand and wrist, aiming to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent long-term disability.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. Diagnosis for physiotherapist is based on individual assessment, so if your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Caroline Matte can assess your needs.

• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Development of a tailored therapeutic exercise program by your Physiotherapist, focused on your specific rehabilitation needs, strength goals, flexibility improvements, balance, and overall conditioning.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Guided stretching routines and flexibility exercises prescribed by your Physiotherapist, aimed at improving your range of motion, reducing muscle tightness or stiffness, and enhancing overall movement quality.
• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Empowering you with a clear understanding of your condition, its causes, and practical tools for effective self-management and lasting relief.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Developing control, strength, and endurance in your core musculature for improved functional performance, pain reduction, and prevention of re-injury.
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: A thorough evaluation by your Physiotherapist to accurately diagnose movement dysfunctions, injuries, and the underlying sources of your pain.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Targeted exercises using resistance (such as bodyweight, resistance bands, free weights, or gym equipment) to build muscle strength, power, and endurance, tailored to your specific rehabilitation needs or performance goals.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Caroline Matte, or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with the scope of practice for Physiotherapists in ON and the standards set by The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

At Physio Sport Plus, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Caroline Matte frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Many find that persistent dizziness that isn't a spinning vertigo but makes me feel unsteady significantly impacts their ability to painting or drawing for longer stretches without neck or shoulder ache. Caroline Matte helps patients target increased flexibility throughout their body, particularly in their back and major joints with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.
• Discover how physiotherapy with Caroline Matte can help you move beyond swelling in my arm or leg, possibly lymphedema, after surgery or treatment. The focus is on a return to intimacy without the fear of pain or discomfort, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as attending their favorite yoga and pilates classes without limitation.
• When feeling generally stiff, achy, and less mobile than I used to be is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing shoveling snow or raking leaves without aggravating their back, physiotherapy with Caroline Matte can help you work towards feeling a substantial improvement in their mobility and range of motion for easier movement. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.
• Struggling with the frustration of trouble performing repetitive tasks at work without pain? Caroline Matte develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving improved balance and coordination, leading to safer and more confident mobility in seniors. This is key to helping you get back to doing getting back to golfing 18 holes without their back acting up with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.

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

Caroline Matte's practice at Physio Sport Plus is situated in a physiotherapy clinic in the central Orleans neighborhood of Orleans, ON. The clinic is conveniently located near nearby parks and community recreation facilities and is accessible via local public transit routes. Our clinic is accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

Is physiotherapy covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?

OHIP generally does NOT cover physiotherapy services in private outpatient clinics for most Ontarians. Publicly funded physiotherapy is available in specific situations (e.g., post-hospitalization for certain conditions, for children/youth, seniors, or through Community Physiotherapy Clinics/Family Health Teams), but eligibility criteria are strict and there may be waitlists. Always check your private/extended health insurance plan, as many offer significant physiotherapy coverage for services in private clinics.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

While some physiotherapy techniques might feel uncomfortable or cause a temporary increase in soreness (similar to muscle soreness after a new workout), especially when working on stiff joints or tight muscles, it should not be excessively or intolerably painful. Your Physiotherapist will discuss what sensations you might expect with different treatments and will always aim to adjust the intensity and techniques to ensure you are as comfortable as possible while still achieving therapeutic benefits. Constant communication about your comfort level is very important.

What should I do if my condition seems to worsen after a physiotherapy session?

Some temporary post-treatment soreness can be normal, much like after a good workout. However, if your pain significantly worsens, if you develop new concerning symptoms, or if the discomfort doesn't settle down within a day or two, please call us. Your Physiotherapist would want to know so they can offer guidance and make any necessary adjustments to your care plan. Open communication is key to your successful recovery.

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

For your first visit, please bring your provincial health card (e.g., Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) 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.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiotherapist in ON?

Patients in ON can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a physician's referral (direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement of physiotherapy services. Check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

Physio Sport Plus
1190 Place d'Orleans Dr., Unit 1
Orleans, ON, K1C 7K3

Phone: (613) 830-4806

Caroline Chantal Matte is regulated by the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and Physiotherapy Act, 1991 in ON and is a registered member of The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Registration Number: XXX65

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=1900f2c1-3b07-eb11-a813-000d3af42c56

Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.