Eve-Lyne Bélisle

Eve-Lyne Bélisle provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Common Msk

• Neck Pain and Stiffness: Painful neck conditions that can make head movements difficult, sometimes leading to headaches or radiating pain into the shoulders.
• 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.
• Musculoskeletal Injuries (General - Tendinitis, Bursitis, Capsulitis, Sprains, Strains): Damage to the body's movement system, including issues like joint inflammation, ligament tears, or muscle overstretching, often requiring physiotherapy for optimal recovery.
• Hip Pain (e.g., Bursitis, Muscle Strains, Labral Issues - conservative): Hip problems that interfere with mobility, sleep, and daily comfort, which can be effectively managed with physiotherapy interventions.

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

• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Specific stretches designed by your therapist to target tight muscle groups relevant to your condition, helping to improve your flexibility and reduce your risk of injury.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Graded exercise programs designed to improve your overall physical fitness, endurance, strength, and functional capacity, especially beneficial after illness, surgery, or periods of prolonged inactivity.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Targeted exercises using resistance (such as bodyweight, resistance bands, free weights, or gym equipment) to build muscle strength, power, and endurance, tailored to your specific rehabilitation needs or performance goals.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: A non-invasive physiotherapy modality that uses sound energy to stimulate cellular activity, enhance circulation, and support tissue recovery from injury or inflammation.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: A progressive program designed to build a strong and stable core, improving your body's foundation for all movements and reducing strain on other structures.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Evidence-based exercise programs designed by your physiotherapist, including instruction and progression, to optimize your recovery and enhance your physical well-being.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Eve-Lyne. 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 CIUSSS de l'Estrie CHUS, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Eve-Lyne frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Struggling with the frustration of feeling unsteady on my feet or experiencing dizziness and balance problems? Eve-Lyne develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving improved core stability and control, leading to better posture and reduced strain. This is key to helping you get back to doing getting back to cycling for leisure or commuting with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• For those whose aches and pains that I’m pretty sure are from my bad posture at my desk has made managing shopping trips and carrying bags without excessive fatigue or pain seem like a distant memory, Eve-Lyne's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward feeling more resilient and less vulnerable to minor strains or injuries. 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.
• If loss of strength in one of my limbs after an injury is preventing you from fully enjoying painting or drawing for longer stretches without neck or shoulder ache, Eve-Lyne offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining a feeling of being 'unstuck' and more supple, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.

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

Practicing at the CIUSSS de l'Estrie CHUS in Windsor, Eve-Lyne's clinic is situated within a reputable physiotherapy facility in the Windsor neighborhood of Windsor. The clinic is conveniently located near the Commercial Corridor, making it easily accessible for patients from the surrounding area. The facility is well-connected via Transit Windsor, ensuring straightforward transportation options for those using public transit. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

What should I expect during my first physiotherapy appointment?

Your initial physiotherapy appointment is a comprehensive assessment. Your Physiotherapy Technologist will start by discussing your medical history, the details of your current symptoms or injury, your concerns, and what you hope to achieve with physiotherapy (your functional goals). This is followed by a thorough physical examination, which may include evaluating your range of motion, strength, posture, balance, and specific movement patterns, as well as performing special tests relevant to your condition. Based on these findings, your therapist will provide a clinical impression or diagnosis, discuss a personalized treatment plan with you, and often begin some initial treatment or provide education and a home exercise program to get you started.

Does CIUSSS de l'Estrie CHUS offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Yes, our clinic offers direct billing for most major private insurance companies such as Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross, and others. Please bring your insurance card and policy details to facilitate billing. While we strive to streamline the process, patients should always confirm their specific coverage, including any annual maximums, per-visit limits, or deductible requirements, directly with their insurer. Any portion not covered by insurance remains the patient's responsibility.

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Physiotherapy, delivered by a qualified Physiotherapy Technologist, is a science-based profession that focuses on restoring movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness, or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of future problems. Your physiotherapist will use techniques such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy (hands-on treatment), education, and advice, empowering you to manage your health independently and achieve your physical goals.

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

In Quebec, a Physiothérapeute (Physiotherapist) holds a university master’s degree in physiotherapy. They are autonomous healthcare professionals authorized to perform patient assessments, establish a physiotherapy diagnosis, create and modify treatment plans, and apply a wide range of therapeutic interventions. This includes certain restricted activities if they hold the specific attestations (e.g., spinal manipulations, specific needle-based therapies). A Technologue en physiothérapie (Physiotherapy Technologist or Phys. T.) holds a college-level (CEGEP) diploma in physiotherapy technology. They work under the supervision of, or based on a treatment plan established by, a physiotherapist or a physician. Technologists apply prescribed treatment modalities, guide patients through exercises, monitor progress, and adapt interventions within the established plan, but they do not diagnose or independently create treatment plans. Both professions are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access a Physiotherapy Technologist directly without a physician's referral, a process known as direct access. However, some private or extended health 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 physiotherapy covered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?

Generally, physiotherapy services provided in private clinics are not covered by RAMQ. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Care received within a public hospital or CLSC might be covered if meeting specific criteria, but for private outpatient physiotherapy, reliance is on private insurance or personal payment. Always verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and check your insurance plans for coverage details.

CIUSSS de l'Estrie CHUS
23, Rue Ambroise-Dearden
Windsor, QC J1S 1G8

Phone: (819) 542-2777

Eve-Lyne Bélisle 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.