Christine Martin

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

Post Surgical

• Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): Gentle and progressive physiotherapy rehabilitation following spinal surgery (e.g., for disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or spinal fusion), initiated once cleared by your surgeon, to improve mobility, core strength, posture, reduce pain, and safely return to daily activities.
• Post-ACL or Other Knee Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: Comprehensive physiotherapy for knee ligament injuries post-operatively, focusing on restoring full knee function, power, and agility to meet your specific athletic or lifestyle demands.

Common Msk

• Ankle Sprains and Instability: Injuries to ankle ligaments, typically from twisting or 'rolling' motions, leading to pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight. Can result in recurrent sprains and chronic instability if not properly rehabilitated.
• 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.
• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Discomfort felt around the shoulder blade, at the top of the shoulder, or radiating down the arm, making simple tasks challenging.
• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Aching, burning, sharp pain, or a 'pins and needles' sensation in the wrist, thumb, or hand region, sometimes waking you at night.

Back Neck Pain

• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Pain, pins and needles, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg resulting from irritation or compression of a spinal nerve, often managed effectively with physiotherapy techniques like McKenzie method or neural mobilization.
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): A range of neck and related symptoms including pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and sometimes arm pain or cognitive difficulties, following a rapid acceleration-deceleration injury to the neck, most typically from a motor vehicle accident.
• 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).
• 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.

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

• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Utilizing electrophysical agents as an adjunct to your physiotherapy treatments to aid recovery, improve muscle function, manage pain, or reduce swelling, tailored to your specific condition.
• 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.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: A comforting physiotherapy modality that helps to soothe tight muscles, decrease pain perception, and improve the flexibility of soft tissues.
• 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.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: The application of specific wavelengths of light energy (cold laser) by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and accelerate tissue repair and regeneration at a cellular level.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: Using therapeutic ultrasound as an adjunct treatment to help reduce pain, decrease inflammation, break down scar tissue, and accelerate the repair of injured soft tissues.

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 Clinique de physiothérapie Activ, 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:

• Patients struggling with facial weakness or drooping on one side (like Bell's Palsy) can find dedicated and compassionate support from Christine. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving improved breathing mechanics and capacity through postural correction, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as reading a good book for hours without experiencing neck pain or headaches.
• Through personalized physiotherapy at Christine's clinic, common concerns like numbness, tingling, or weakness in my hands, arms, feet, or legs are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of a feeling of being 'unstuck' and more supple. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like handling your job that involves frequent standing, walking, or bending.
• For those whose old ankle sprain that never seems to fully heal and still feels weak has made managing shopping trips and carrying bags without excessive fatigue or pain seem like a distant memory, Christine's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward effectively managing chronic pain and reclaiming an active lifestyle. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to managing shopping trips and carrying bags without excessive fatigue or pain with greater comfort and renewed confidence.

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

Christine practices at Clinique de physiothérapie Activ, situated in the vibrant Downtown Trois-Rivières neighborhood. The clinic is conveniently located near Cégep de Trois-Rivières, making it easily accessible for students and residents alike. Patients can reach the clinic via the Société de transport de Trois-Rivières (STTR), which provides reliable public transit options. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible, and street parking as well as nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors seeking flexibility in their arrival and departure plans.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically see a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, a practice known as direct access. However, while a doctor's referral is not legally required to initiate physiotherapy, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. Patients are advised to check their specific insurance policies before their first appointment to ensure coverage.

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

In general, RAMQ does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Some limited coverage may be available through specific programs for certain populations, but most outpatient private physiotherapy is paid out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Care received directly in hospitals or CLSCs might be covered if meeting their criteria. Patients are encouraged to verify their private insurance coverage for physiotherapy services.

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

If you experience a significant increase in pain, new neurological symptoms, or if soreness persists beyond 48 hours, contact Christine or your healthcare provider promptly. Mild soreness or discomfort after treatment is common, but worsening symptoms require reassessment to adjust your treatment plan as necessary.

What types of conditions do Physiothérapeutes at Clinique de physiothérapie Activ treat?

Christine treats 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 conditions like tendinitis, bursitis, and strains. Her treatments often involve manual therapy, electrotherapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to help you achieve your functional goals.

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

A Physiothérapeute holds a university master's degree in physiotherapy and is authorized to perform assessments, diagnose, and develop treatment plans. A Technologue en physiothérapie, with a college-level diploma, works under supervision, applying prescribed treatments but does not diagnose or create independent treatment plans. Both are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be painful. Some discomfort may be experienced during certain techniques or exercises, especially initially, but treatments are tailored to your comfort. Your Physiothérapeute will ensure the process is as positive as possible, aiming to reduce pain and improve function without causing undue discomfort.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy involves hands-on techniques used by a Physiothérapeute to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain. This includes joint mobilizations, manipulations, soft tissue massage, and neural mobilization, all aimed at reducing pain, restoring movement, and enhancing tissue healing.

Clinique de physiothérapie Activ
7110, Rue Marion, # 102
Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 0A7

Phone: (819) 374-4995 | Website: https://www.kinatex.com/cliniques/trois-rivieres

Christine Martin 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.