Emilie Pashley – Physiotherapist | Montréal, QC

Emilie Pashley is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Clinique de médecine du sport de l'UdeM in Montréal, QC, Emilie is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Emilie specializes in addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including injuries affecting muscles, joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Her approach encompasses both acute injury management and chronic condition care, with a focus on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and functional restoration. Emilie’s tailored treatment plans are designed to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and restore optimal performance, whether they are recovering from surgery, managing persistent pain, or seeking injury prevention strategies.

Emilie’s role extends to the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, with a particular interest in serving adult patients involved in recreational or competitive sports. She aims to facilitate safe return to activity, enhance athletic performance, and prevent future injuries through evidence-based techniques and personalized coaching. Her comprehensive approach considers each patient’s unique goals, lifestyle, and physical condition, ensuring a collaborative and empowering treatment experience that promotes lasting health and well-being.

Emilie completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has accumulated clinical experience that deepens her commitment to ongoing professional development. She stays current with the latest advancements in evidence-based physiotherapy practices and has developed particular expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, as well as Sports Physiotherapy. Emilie’s practice philosophy emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals through clear education and practical self-management strategies. Emilie is fluent in English and French, enabling her to effectively communicate with a diverse patient population.

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

Common Msk

• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Pain, weakness, or restricted movement in the shoulder joint, often experienced with overhead activities, lifting, reaching behind your back, or sleeping on the affected side.
• 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.
• Muscle Strains and Tears: Damage or tearing of muscle fibers, ranging from a mild overstretch (Grade 1 strain) to a partial or complete rupture (Grade 2 or 3 tear), typically caused by sudden forceful contraction, excessive stretch, or direct trauma.

Hand Wrist

• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Focused physiotherapy care for complex hand and wrist problems, often involving custom splinting or orthosis fabrication, manual therapy (joint and soft tissue mobilization), specific exercises to restore dexterity, strength, and range of motion, scar management, and sensory re-education.
• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Addressing the inflammation, pain, and restricted movement associated with stenosing tenosynovitis of the finger or thumb.

Sports Injury

• 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.
• Muscle Strains (e.g., Hamstring, Calf, Groin, Quadriceps, Rotator Cuff): Common athletic injuries affecting major muscle groups such as the hamstrings, calves, groin (adductors), quadriceps, or rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder.

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

• Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding): Improving the mobility and health of your nervous system to reduce pain, restore sensation, and enhance overall function.
• Concussion / Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Management & Rehabilitation: A structured and individualized rehabilitation approach to help you navigate your recovery after a concussion, promoting symptom resolution and safe resumption of activities.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Targeted manual methods performed by your Physiotherapist to release tight or overactive muscles, address fascial restrictions, and alleviate pain arising from soft tissue dysfunction.
• 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.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): Gentle, active manual therapy techniques where you use your own specific muscle contractions against your therapist's controlled resistance to improve joint mobility, lengthen tight tissues, and reduce pain.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Emilie. 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 médecine du sport de l'UdeM, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Emilie frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• With Emilie's help, managing my infant having a tilted head or a flat spot on their head (torticollis/plagiocephaly) to achieve being able to travel more comfortably and with less planning around physical limitations becomes a clear journey, allowing patients to confidently re-engage with life and activities like enjoying long, challenging hikes on weekends again.
• Many individuals seek help from Emilie, their physiotherapist, when working on getting back to normal after a fracture or other surgery starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve being able to climb stairs with ease and confidence once again, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like engaging in volunteer work that might have physical demands.
• When persistent dizziness that isn't a spinning vertigo but makes me feel unsteady is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing getting back to golfing 18 holes without your back acting up, physiotherapy with Emilie can help you work towards greater ease in performing overhead activities or reaching. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.

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

Emilie practices at the Clinique de médecine du sport de l'UdeM, situated in a modern clinic in the central Montréal neighborhood. The facility is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easily accessible for patients from various parts of the city. The clinic is well-connected via public transit routes, ensuring a straightforward commute for those using buses or metro services. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

What types of conditions do Physiothérapeutes at Clinique de médecine du sport de l'UdeM treat?

Our Physiothérapeutes treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, issues like back and neck pain, joint problems such as arthritis or post-surgical recovery, sports injuries including ligament sprains, muscle tears, tendinopathies, and overuse injuries. They also address nerve pain and are skilled in areas like Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Sports Physiotherapy. Treatments often involve Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding), Concussion / Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Management & Rehabilitation, and patient education to help patients achieve their functional goals.

What kind of clothing should I wear to my physiotherapy appointment?

Comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement is best for your physiotherapy appointment – think about what you might wear to a gym or for light exercise. If you're being treated for a lower-body issue (like hip or knee pain), shorts are very helpful. For upper-body issues (like shoulder or neck pain), a tank top or loose t-shirt is suitable so the Physiothérapeute can properly examine and treat the area.

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. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC may be covered if meeting specific criteria. It is recommended to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and consult your private insurance provider for coverage details.

What is the difference between a Physiothérapeute and a Physiotherapy Technologist in Quebec?

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed a master’s degree in physiotherapy, allowing them to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans independently. They can perform advanced procedures if qualified. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma and assists physiotherapists by implementing treatment plans, helping with exercises, and reporting progress.

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

In Quebec, patients can generally see a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician’s referral, known as direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It’s advisable to check your insurance policy before your appointment.

Clinique de médecine du sport de l'UdeM
2100, Boul. Édouard-Montpetit, local 205
Montréal, QC H3T 1J4

Phone: (514) 343-6256 | Website: https://www.cepsum.umontreal.ca/clinique-de-physiotherapie-et-de-medecine-du-sport/

Emilie Pashley 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.