Christine Frederic – Physiotherapist | Laval, QC

Christine Frederic is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at CISSS de Laval (Hôpital Cité de la santé) in Laval, QC, Christine is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with the standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). She plays a vital role in helping individuals recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their overall mobility and well-being. Her approach emphasizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, ensuring a supportive and effective rehabilitation journey.
Christine’s practice focuses on addressing 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. She assists individuals in recovering function, improving mobility, managing symptoms, and enhancing quality of life after neurological events or conditions such as stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson’s Disease. Her compassionate and community-focused approach fosters a welcoming environment where patients feel empowered and supported throughout their healing process.
With a solid educational background and ongoing professional development, Christine completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has gained valuable clinical experience. She has developed particular expertise and interest in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, as well as Neurological Physiotherapy. Her commitment to evidence-based practices ensures that her patients receive the latest, most effective treatments. Christine is fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole, allowing her to connect with a diverse community and provide culturally sensitive care.

Christine Frederic provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, 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: Symptoms like 'neurogenic claudication' – leg pain, cramping, or heaviness with walking or prolonged standing that typically eases with rest or bending forward (flexion).
• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Muscular pain, trigger points, and tension headaches resulting from habitual poor posture, which can be addressed with postural re-education, exercises, and ergonomic advice.

Hand Wrist

• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Helping to alleviate the symptoms of a catching, locking, or painful finger/thumb through targeted physiotherapy interventions, potentially avoiding the need for injections or surgery in some cases.
• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Physiotherapy to help you regain optimal use of your hand and wrist after an injury, surgery, or due to a chronic condition, enabling you to return to work, hobbies, and daily tasks.

Peripheral Nerve

• Nerve Entrapments / Compressions (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Sciatica, Meralgia Paresthetica): Addressing conditions affecting nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, aiming to relieve pressure on the nerve, reduce inflammation, restore normal nerve function, and alleviate symptoms.
• Peripheral Neuropathy (e.g., Diabetic, Chemotherapy-Induced, Idiopathic): Addressing the physical consequences of nerve damage in the limbs through targeted exercises (e.g., for balance, strength, desensitization), sensory re-education, and advice on appropriate footwear or assistive devices.

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

• Therapeutic Heat Application: Application of therapeutic heat to prepare tissues for exercise, manual therapy, or stretching, or to manage chronic muscle soreness and joint stiffness.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Application of various forms of electrical stimulation, such as Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for muscle strengthening and re-education, or Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to assist with movement, as prescribed by your Physiotherapist.
• 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.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): A common physiotherapy treatment for acute injuries, designed to help numb pain, decrease bleeding into the tissues, and minimize secondary hypoxic injury.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: LLLT or 'cold laser' therapy to stimulate your body's natural healing processes, provide pain relief, and improve function in conditions like tendinopathies, arthritis, or soft tissue injuries.
• 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.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Christine. 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 CISSS de Laval (Hôpital Cité de la santé), physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Christine frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Living with feeling 'off-balance' and worried about falling, especially as I get older doesn't have to be your norm. Christine applies expert physiotherapy knowledge to work towards reduced swelling and inflammation in injured areas, so you can get back to the simple pleasure of performing self-care tasks like hair washing or reaching your back.
• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of soreness and tightness in my Achilles tendon, especially after exercise? Christine works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of successfully integrating safe movement strategies into their daily routines. This might involve specific rehabilitation techniques, hands-on care, and a home program, all aimed at helping you confidently resume important activities, such as going on enjoyable fishing or camping trips again.
• The journey to getting back to hiking, running, or cycling pain-free and with renewed vigor when faced with persistent feeling like my joints are just 'wearing out' and getting harder to move is made smoother and more effective with Christine's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like taking group exercise classes at the community center.

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

Christine practices at the CISSS de Laval (Hôpital Cité de la santé), situated in the Chomedey North neighborhood of Laval. This public healthcare facility is conveniently located near Gare Sainte-Rose and is easily accessible via the Société de transport de Laval (STL). 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, RAMQ generally does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients are usually responsible for payment out-of-pocket or through private insurance. However, care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC might be covered if specific eligibility criteria are met. It’s important to verify your individual coverage with RAMQ and check your private insurance plans for physiotherapy benefits.

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. Christine will guide you through each step, modifying treatments to ensure your comfort, with the goal of making you feel better, not worse.

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 develop treatment plans. They can also perform certain restricted activities with specific attestations. A Technologue en physiothérapie (Physiotherapy Technologist) holds a college-level diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments and guiding patients through exercises but does not diagnose or create treatment plans independently. Both are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

What types of conditions do Physiothérapeutes at CISSS de Laval (Hôpital Cité de la santé) treat?

Our Physiothérapeutes treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. This includes issues like back and neck pain, joint problems such as arthritis or post-surgical recovery, sports injuries, nerve pain, and neurological conditions like stroke or Parkinson’s disease. Treatments often involve therapies like Therapeutic Heat Application, Electrotherapy, and patient education to help you meet your health goals.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access physiotherapy services directly without a physician's referral, a process known as direct access. However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It’s advisable to check your individual insurance policy ahead of your appointment to confirm any specific requirements.

CISSS de Laval (Hôpital Cité de la santé)
1755, Boulevard René-Laennec
Laval, QC H7M 3L9

Phone: (450) 668-1010

Christine Frederic 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.