Danika Valade – Physiotherapist | Québec, QC

Danika Valade is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Kinatex Sports Physio l'Ormière in Québec, QC, Danika is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Her approach emphasizes understanding each patient's unique needs, fostering a supportive environment where individuals feel empowered and confident throughout their rehabilitation journey. With a focus on compassionate care, Danika strives to help her patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall well-being.

Danika's physiotherapy practice encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions affecting muscles, joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments. She addresses everything from acute injuries like sprains and strains to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and post-operative rehabilitation. Additionally, Danika provides specialized physiotherapy services for infants, children, and adolescents, helping to manage developmental delays, congenital conditions such as torticollis, orthopedic injuries, and neurological conditions. Her goal is to support all patients, from young children to seniors, in achieving their optimal functional potential and quality of life.

With a solid educational foundation in Physiotherapy and extensive clinical experience, Danika is dedicated to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practices. She has developed particular expertise and interest in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as well as Pediatric Physiotherapy. Her practice philosophy revolves around a strong commitment to continuous learning, ensuring her patients receive the most current and effective treatments. Danika is fluent in French and English, allowing her to communicate clearly and compassionately with a diverse range of patients.

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

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.
• Gout (Management of Musculoskeletal Impairments): Supportive physiotherapy care for joint recovery and function after gout flares, focusing on restoring range of motion, reducing inflammation, and providing advice on joint protection and lifestyle factors.
• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Specific exercises (e.g., McKenzie exercises, stretching, postural exercises) and strategies to help individuals with ankylosing spondylitis maintain function, reduce stiffness, and prevent long-term spinal changes.

Sports Injury

• Stress Fractures (Activity-Related - Conservative Management/Rehab): Localized bone pain that typically worsens with activity and is relieved by rest, often accompanied by tenderness to touch over the affected bone.
• IT Band Syndrome (Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome): Sharp or burning pain on the outer side of the knee that often starts gradually and worsens with continued activity, sometimes radiating up the thigh or down the leg.
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee / Anterior Knee Pain): Pain felt around, under, or behind the kneecap (patella), often described as a dull ache that is aggravated by activities like running, jumping, squatting, using stairs (especially going down), or prolonged sitting with the knee bent.
• Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome): Dull or aching pain in the front or inner part of the shin that can become sharp with activity, often felt during or after exercise.

Developmental

• Coordination Challenges / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) - Supportive Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy to help improve motor skills, balance, coordination, motor planning, and functional task performance for children with DCD or general coordination difficulties, often using a task-oriented or motor learning approach.

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

• 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: Superficial heat application carefully monitored by your therapist to promote relaxation, pain relief, and enhance the effectiveness of other treatments.
• Neurological Rehabilitation (e.g., Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury): Tailored exercises, hands-on techniques, and functional strategies to manage symptoms (e.g., spasticity, weakness, ataxia) and optimize function in various neurological conditions, promoting participation in daily life.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: Ultrasound therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, often used to prepare tissues for manual therapy or exercise, or to manage acute and chronic soft tissue injuries.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: A non-invasive electrotherapy modality aimed at reducing pain, muscle guarding, or swelling, and sometimes used for muscle strengthening, as part of your physiotherapy treatment.
• 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.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Danika. 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 Kinatex Sports Physio l'Ormière, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Danika frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Struggling with the frustration of soreness and tightness in my Achilles tendon, especially after exercise? Danika develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving feeling more stable and confident on their feet, especially on uneven surfaces. This is key to helping you get back to doing being able to carry your baby or toddler without straining your back or arms with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• Discover how physiotherapy with Danika can help you move beyond my infant having a tilted head or a flat spot on their head (torticollis/plagiocephaly). The focus is on improved joint health and a slowing of degenerative processes through better biomechanics, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as going on enjoyable fishing or camping trips again.
• Many individuals seek help from Danika, their physiotherapist, when breathing difficulties and shortness of breath with COPD or asthma, especially during activity starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve increased flexibility throughout their body, particularly in their back and major joints, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like getting on and off the floor with ease.

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

Danika practices at Kinatex Sports Physio l'Ormière, situated in a modern clinic in the central Québec neighborhood of Québec. The clinic is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive care. It is well-connected via local public transit routes, ensuring convenient transportation options. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy involves skilled, hands-on treatments performed by your Physiothérapeute as part of your overall physiotherapy plan. These techniques are designed to assess and treat your joints, muscles, and nerves to decrease pain and improve your mobility and function. Examples include specific joint mobilizations to improve movement, soft tissue release techniques to address muscle tightness or scar tissue, and sometimes manipulations (adjustments) if indicated and appropriate for your condition and your therapist's qualifications.

Does Kinatex Sports Physio l'Ormière offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Yes, Kinatex Sports Physio l'Ormière offers direct billing for most major private insurance companies such as Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross, etc. Please bring your insurance card and policy details to facilitate this process. However, it remains your responsibility to confirm your coverage, including any limits or requirements, directly with your insurer, as plans vary significantly.

What are Kinatex Sports Physio l'Ormière's operating hours?

Kinatex Sports Physio l'Ormière 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. Hours may vary depending on the practitioner and day. Please call the clinic at (418) 555-1234 or visit our website for the most current schedule and availability.

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 process known as direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans do require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider before your first appointment to understand their specific requirements.

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

To ensure a smooth first visit, please bring your health card, any relevant doctor’s referral, reports of recent imaging tests, a list of current medications, and your insurance information if you wish to use direct billing. Wearing comfortable clothing is also recommended to facilitate assessment and treatment.

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

Generally, RAMQ does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Coverage may be available for certain services within public hospitals or CLSCs, but most outpatient physiotherapy in private clinics is paid out-of-pocket or through private insurance. It is recommended to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and consult your insurance plan for coverage details.

What is the difference between a Physiothérapeute and a Technologue en physiothérapie in Quebec?

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed a master's level university education, allowing them to assess, diagnose, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. They can perform advanced procedures if qualified. A Technologue en physiothérapie has a college diploma and plays a vital role in implementing treatment plans, assisting with exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress under supervision.

Kinatex Sports Physio l'Ormière
9030, Boulevard de l'Ormière, # 202
Québec, QC G2B 3K3

Phone: (418) 915-7477

Danika Valade 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.