About
Élise Dubé is a dedicated Physiothérapeute (Pediatric Physiotherapy Focus). Practicing at Physiothérapie Élise Dubé in Saint-Lambert, QC, Élise is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Her approach emphasizes personalized physiotherapy interventions tailored to each individual's unique needs, ensuring optimal recovery and functional improvement. With a focus on fostering active participation and empowering her patients, Élise strives to facilitate meaningful progress in her clients' health and mobility.
Élise's role extends beyond general physiotherapy, as she specializes in providing comprehensive pediatric services. She offers targeted assessment and treatment for infants, children, and adolescents addressing developmental delays, congenital conditions such as torticollis, orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, and promoting optimal motor development and participation. Additionally, Élise provides specialized evaluation and therapy for pelvic floor and related regions, serving all genders. Her expertise includes managing issues like incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and pre/post-natal health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to her patients' well-being.
With a solid educational background and ongoing professional development, Élise completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has cultivated extensive clinical experience. She has developed a particular interest and expertise in Pediatric Physiotherapy and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, applying evidence-based practices to achieve the best outcomes. Élise's practice philosophy centers on a collaborative, patient-centered approach that actively involves individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. She is fluent in English and French, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations and provide care that respects linguistic and cultural differences.
Élise Dubé provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
Joint Pain
- Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility in affected joints like the knees, hips, spine, or hands.
- Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Pain, tenderness, swelling, and dysfunction in a tendon (the strong cords that attach muscles to bones) due to overuse, repetitive strain, injury, or degeneration. Common sites include the Achilles, patellar tendon (knee), rotator cuff (shoulder), or elbow (tennis/golfer's elbow).
Pregnancy Postpartum
- Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (e.g., Incontinence, Pain, Prolapse): Pelvic floor issues arising after childbirth (vaginal or C-section), such as urinary or fecal incontinence, perineal pain, painful intercourse (dyspareunia), symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse, or tailbone pain.
- C-Section Scar Management and Abdominal Recovery: Addressing adhesions, discomfort, and functional limitations related to C-section scars, promoting better movement and core engagement.
- Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) / Low Back Pain / Sciatica: Managing discomfort, improving stability, and maintaining function during pregnancy through safe and effective physiotherapy, including manual therapy, specific exercises, postural advice, and support belt recommendations.
Sports Injury
- IT Band Syndrome (Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome): An overuse injury resulting from repetitive friction of the IT band over the lateral femoral epicondyle (at the knee) or greater trochanter (at the hip).
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee / Anterior Knee Pain): Knee discomfort frequently experienced by runners, cyclists, and those involved in activities with repetitive knee bending, which physiotherapy can effectively manage through exercise and biomechanical correction.
- Ligament Sprains (e.g., ACL, MCL, PCL, Ankle Ligaments): Common joint injuries in athletes affecting stability, causing immediate pain, swelling, bruising, and functional loss, often requiring a structured rehabilitation program.
This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Élise can assess your needs.
- Perineal & Pelvic Pain Rehabilitation: Specialized rehabilitation programs aimed at restoring optimal function, reducing pain, desensitizing tissues, and improving muscle coordination in the perineal and pelvic areas.
- Neurological Rehabilitation (e.g., Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury): Comprehensive physiotherapy programs designed to maximize quality of life and functional abilities for individuals with conditions like stroke (CVA), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, traumatic or acquired brain injury (TBI/ABI), or incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Sports Injury Rehabilitation & Management: Evidence-based physiotherapy for a wide range of sports-related injuries (e.g., ligament sprains, muscle tears, tendinopathies, overuse injuries), incorporating advanced techniques and sport-specific training.
- Sports Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention: Strategies and training programs to fine-tune your physical capabilities, improve sport-specific skills, and ensure you are well-prepared for the demands of your sport.
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (Assessment & Treatment - Internal exams where authorized/applicable and with consent): Targeted therapy for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, focusing on restoring optimal strength, endurance, coordination, relaxation, and normal function to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Gait Analysis & Running/Walking Re-training: Helping you move better and reduce injury risk by analyzing and correcting your walking or running technique, addressing issues like overpronation, hip drop, or poor cadence.
Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Élise. 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 Physiothérapie Élise Dubé, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Élise frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- With Élise's help, managing facial weakness or drooping on one side (like Bell's Palsy) to achieve improved overall mobility, making it easier to navigate their home and community becomes a clear journey, allowing patients to confidently re-engage with life and activities like getting on and off the floor with ease.
- Many individuals seek help from Élise, their physiotherapist, when recovering my strength and energy after being very sick (like with pneumonia or Long COVID) starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve a reduction in nerve-related symptoms like tingling or numbness, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like returning to a specific physical hobby you had to give up due to pain.
- For those whose tendonitis pain flaring up in my shoulder, knee, elbow, or foot has made tackling home renovation and DIY projects with confidence seem like a distant memory, Élise's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward a smooth and confident transition back to their work duties. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to tackling home renovation and DIY projects with confidence with greater comfort and renewed confidence.
Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Élise, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.
Élise's practice at Physiothérapie Élise Dubé is situated in a modern clinic located in the central Saint-Lambert neighborhood of Saint-Lambert. This private clinic facility offers a welcoming environment equipped with accessible amenities to ensure comfort and ease of access for all patients. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to integrate their physiotherapy visits into their daily routines. It is well-connected by local public transit routes, allowing convenient access from various parts of the region. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.
- 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 typically pay out-of-pocket or use private insurance for these services. Public coverage may be available if the care is received directly within a hospital or CLSC under specific criteria, but private clinic services are usually not reimbursed. It is recommended to verify with RAMQ and your private insurance provider regarding coverage details.
- What is Physiothérapie Élise Dubé's appointment cancellation policy?
- We understand that schedules can change unexpectedly. To ensure we can accommodate all our patients efficiently, we kindly request at least 24 hours' notice (or one business day) for any appointment cancellations or rescheduling. This allows us to offer the time slot to other patients who may be waiting for care. A fee equivalent to 50% of the service cost or a set amount like $50 may be charged for late cancellations (less than 24 hours' notice) or missed appointments without sufficient notice. Please contact the clinic as soon as possible if you need to make any changes.
- What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?
- In physiotherapy, manual therapy encompasses a range of 'hands-on' interventions. Élise may use techniques such as joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage, sustained pressures, and joint manipulations to help reduce pain, improve joint mobility, relax tight muscles, and enhance nerve mobility. These manual techniques are integral to promoting better movement and alleviating discomfort.
- Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiothérapeute in QC?
- In Quebec, patients can typically access physiotherapy 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 is advisable to check with your insurance provider before your first appointment to confirm any specific requirements.
- Is there parking available at or near Physiothérapie Élise Dubé?
- Yes, there is ample free patient parking available directly in front of and beside the clinic. Look for designated patient spots. Additionally, metered street parking is generally available on nearby streets, and a paid public parkade is located within a short walking distance of the clinic.
- What is the difference between a Physiotherapist (Physiothérapeute) and a Physiotherapy Technologist (Technologue en physiothérapie) in Quebec?
- A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed a master's level university education, allowing them to assess patients, diagnose, and develop treatment plans independently. They can perform advanced procedures if qualified. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma (DEC) and assists physiotherapists by implementing treatment plans, helping with exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress, but does not diagnose or prescribe independently.
Physiothérapie Élise Dubé
465, Avenue Victoria, # 202
Saint-Lambert, QC J4P 2J2
Phone: (438) 923-1010 | Website: physioelisedube.com
Élise Dubé 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.