Fanny Durand

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

Common Msk

• Hip Pain (e.g., Bursitis, Muscle Strains, Labral Issues - conservative): Discomfort experienced in the hip region, groin, outer hip, or buttock, potentially stemming from joint inflammation (bursitis), muscle strains, tendinopathy, or conservative management of labral tears.
• Ankle Sprains and Instability: A 'rolled' or twisted ankle with subsequent swelling, tenderness, and difficulty putting your full weight on the foot.
• Knee Pain (e.g., Patellofemoral Syndrome, Meniscal Issues - conservative, Ligament Sprains): Aching, sharp pain, a feeling of the knee 'giving way', or difficulty fully bending or straightening your knee.
• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Discomfort felt around the shoulder blade, at the top of the shoulder, or radiating down the arm, making simple tasks challenging.

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

• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Utilizing electrophysical agents as an adjunct to your physiotherapy treatments to aid recovery, improve muscle function, manage pain, or reduce swelling, tailored to your specific condition.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: Utilizing targeted electrical currents to help alleviate pain, manage discomfort, and support healing in conjunction with other physiotherapy interventions.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: A comforting physiotherapy modality that helps to soothe tight muscles, decrease pain perception, and improve the flexibility of soft tissues.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): Cold therapy techniques applied by your therapist to effectively alleviate acute pain, reduce inflammation, and manage muscle soreness or spasm.
• 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.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: The application of specific wavelengths of light energy (cold laser) by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and accelerate tissue repair and regeneration at a cellular level.

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

• Don't let recovering from a burn and needing help with scar mobility and movement dictate what you can and cannot do. Fanny offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at experiencing significant pain relief, allowing for a more comfortable daily life, helping you reclaim going on birdwatching outings in various terrains and enjoy a more functional life.
• Discover how physiotherapy with Fanny can help you move beyond my child walking on their toes most of the time. The focus is on better managing flare-ups with personalized strategies and feeling more in control of their symptoms, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as using garden tools effectively and without pain.
• Are you finding that trying to get back to my best after a frustrating sports injury stops you from enjoying hitting the slopes for a full day of skiing or snowboarding in winter? Fanny is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve improved joint health and a slowing of degenerative processes through better biomechanics through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.

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

Fanny practices at Clinique de physiothérapie Baie-Comeau Inc., situated conveniently in the heart of Baie-Comeau's central neighborhood. The clinic is housed within a modern facility that is easily accessible to the community, located near local services and pharmacies to provide a comprehensive health network for patients. Easily reachable via public transit routes, the clinic ensures that patients from all parts of Baie-Comeau can attend their appointments with ease. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

Is there parking available at or near Clinique de physiothérapie Baie-Comeau Inc.?

Yes, there is ample free patient parking available directly in front of and beside our building. Look for the designated patient spots.

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

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed master's level university education, granting them the autonomy to assess patients, make a physiotherapy diagnosis, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. They can also perform certain advanced procedures if they have the required additional qualifications. A Technologue en physiothérapie, on the other hand, has a college diploma (DEC) focused on the technical application of physiotherapy treatments. They play a crucial role in delivering care by implementing treatment plans designed by a physiotherapist or physician, assisting patients with their exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress back to the supervising professional.

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.

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

In Quebec, physiotherapy services provided in private clinics are generally not covered by RAMQ. Patients usually 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 individual coverage with RAMQ and check your private insurance plans for potential reimbursement.

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

Patients in Quebec can typically see a Physiotherapy Technologist 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 is advisable to check your insurance policy before your appointment to ensure coverage.

Clinique de physiothérapie Baie-Comeau Inc.
1305, Boulevard Blanche
Baie-Comeau, QC G5C 3J3

Phone: (418) 589-8887

Fanny Durand 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.