Erin Elena Cox – Physiotherapist | Laval, QC

Erin Elena Cox is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at Kinatex Laval in Laval, QC. She is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). Erin approaches her practice with a compassionate focus on addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, ensuring each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs. Her goal is to support her patients in achieving optimal movement, pain relief, and overall well-being through evidence-based physiotherapy interventions.

Erin Elena Cox provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Back Neck Pain

• 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.
• 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.

Tmj Headache

• Cervicogenic Headaches: Addressing the neck component of your headaches through specific manual therapy techniques, exercises to improve neck mobility and strength, and postural correction.
• Tension-Type Headaches: Physiotherapy for headaches caused by muscle tightness and trigger points in the neck, shoulders, scalp, and jaw muscles.
• Tinnitus (Musculoskeletal/TMJ-Related): Addressing jaw or neck issues (like muscle tension, joint dysfunction, or postural strain) that might be influencing or aggravating your tinnitus symptoms.
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction / TMD: Physiotherapy for disorders affecting the jaw joint and chewing muscles, aiming to reduce pain, restore normal jaw movement, and address contributing factors like muscle imbalances or postural issues.

Hand Wrist

• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Managing a variety of acute and chronic conditions of the hand and wrist, aiming to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent long-term disability.
• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): A condition where a finger or thumb gets stuck or 'catches' in a bent position, then may snap straight (like pulling a trigger). Caused by inflammation and narrowing of the tendon sheath around the flexor tendon.

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

• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): Using controlled isometric and isotonic muscle contractions, as directed by your Physiotherapist, to address joint restrictions and muscle imbalances effectively.
• Fibromyalgia & Widespread Pain Management: Helping you manage fibromyalgia symptoms through targeted exercise, education on pain mechanisms, and self-care strategies to improve daily function and overall quality of life.
• Chronic & Persistent Pain Management Programs: Multifaceted and individualized physiotherapy approaches including pain science education (understanding your pain), graded exercise therapy, pacing strategies, coping mechanisms, manual therapy (where appropriate), and relaxation techniques to help you manage persistent pain and improve your quality of life.
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction / TMD Physiotherapy: Comprehensive assessment and management of temporomandibular disorders, which may include manual therapy (intra-oral and extra-oral), specific exercises for the jaw and neck, relaxation techniques, and postural correction.
• 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.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Hands-on physiotherapy focused on mobilizing restricted joints and soft tissues to promote healing, restore normal biomechanics, and alleviate pain.

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

• Many find that dealing with pelvic pain or bladder/bowel control issues (for both men and women) significantly impacts their ability to giving presentations or speaking publicly with confidence and good posture. Erin helps patients target improved balance and coordination, leading to safer and more confident mobility in seniors with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.
• When recovering my strength and energy after being very sick (like with pneumonia or Long COVID) is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing painting or drawing for longer stretches without neck or shoulder ache, physiotherapy with Erin can help you work towards experiencing significant pain relief, allowing for a more comfortable daily life. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.
• The path to recovery from needing help to get moving again after a long period of illness or inactivity and achieving the ability to sit for longer periods (e.g., at a desk, in a car) without significant discomfort for setting up and taking down equipment for hobbies or sports often starts with expert guidance. Erin, a skilled physiotherapist, provides just that.

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

Erin practices at Kinatex Laval, situated in the Fabreville West neighborhood of Laval. The clinic is conveniently located near Parc des Prairies, making it easily accessible for local residents. The facility is accessible via the Société de transport de Laval (STL), ensuring convenient transit options. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

This is very individual and depends on many factors. After your comprehensive initial assessment, your Physiothérapeute will be able to give you a better idea of the anticipated number of sessions and the frequency of visits needed to achieve your specific goals. We believe in open communication and will regularly review your progress with you, adjusting the treatment plan as you improve and as needed.

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession dedicated to helping people of all ages improve their movement, function, and overall well-being. A registered Physiothérapeute uses evidence-based techniques like targeted exercise, hands-on manual therapy, and personalized education to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of injuries, pain conditions, and physical impairments affecting your muscles, bones, joints, nerves, and even your cardiorespiratory system. It can help you reduce pain, increase mobility and strength, recover from surgery, prevent future injuries, and enhance your quality of life.

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

In Quebec, physiotherapy services in private clinics are generally not covered by RAMQ. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or rely on private insurance. Care received within a public hospital or CLSC might be covered if meeting specific criteria. Patients are advised to verify their coverage directly with RAMQ and check their private insurance plans for physiotherapy coverage.

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

In Quebec, a Physiothérapeute holds a university master's degree in physiotherapy and is authorized to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, create treatment plans, and perform certain restricted activities. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or doctor, applying prescribed treatments and guiding exercises but does not diagnose or independently create treatment plans. Both are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

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

Patients in Quebec can typically see a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, known as direct access. However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check the requirements of your individual insurance policy before your appointment.

Kinatex Laval
3230, Boulevard Curé-Labelle, # 204
Laval, QC H7P 0H9

Phone: (450) 934-0701 | Website: https://www.kinatex.com/cliniques/laval/

Erin Elena Cox 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.