Joseph-Étienne Bérubé

Joseph-Étienne Bérubé provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Common Msk

• Ankle Sprains and Instability: Common ankle injuries causing acute pain, persistent swelling, and instability, significantly affecting your ability to walk, run, or participate in sports.
• Hip Pain (e.g., Bursitis, Muscle Strains, Labral Issues - conservative): Pain affecting the hip joint and surrounding musculature, which can limit activities like walking, standing for long periods, rising from a chair, or lying on the affected side.

Arthritis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: Physiotherapy as an important part of a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis), helping to minimize disease impact and maximize quality of life.
• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Physiotherapy for ankylosing spondylitis focuses on maintaining spinal mobility and flexibility (especially extension), improving posture, strengthening core and back muscles, managing pain, and providing education on self-management and regular exercise.

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): Inflammation (tendinitis) or, more commonly, degeneration (tendinosis/tendinopathy) of tendons, leading to localized pain that typically worsens with activity or loading of the tendon.

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

• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Developing muscular strength and endurance to aid in injury recovery, support affected joints, improve biomechanics, and enhance athletic performance or demanding physical tasks.
• 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.
• 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.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: A carefully selected set of exercises specific to your condition and abilities, aimed at restoring function, reducing pain, improving movement, and preventing future issues.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Specialized workouts to enhance your core strength, stability, and endurance, which are crucial for injury prevention, back health, and efficient performance in daily activities and sports.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Personalized programs incorporating various stretching techniques (e.g., static, dynamic, PNF) to alleviate stiffness, increase tissue extensibility, and promote better posture.

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

• Struggling with the frustration of awful foot pain first thing in the morning, like I'm walking on glass (plantar fasciitis)? Joseph-Étienne develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving a more comfortable and physically manageable pregnancy experience. This is key to helping you get back to doing managing the physical demands of your job without constant pain with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• It's truly rewarding for Joseph-Étienne to witness patients conquer breathing difficulties and shortness of breath with COPD or asthma, especially during activity and experience returning to their workout routine with greater confidence and better performance. A tailored approach to physiotherapy, focusing on your specific needs, can make a significant difference in your ability to participate in hitting the slopes for a full day of skiing or snowboarding in winter again.
• The journey to improved coordination for complex movements and fine motor tasks when faced with persistent shoulder pain that makes simple things like lifting my arm or reaching overhead difficult is made smoother and more effective with Joseph-Étienne's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like spending hours gardening comfortably, without subsequent back or knee strain.

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

Joseph-Étienne practices at Physio Atlas Magog, situated in a central clinic in the Magog neighborhood of Magog, QC. The clinic is conveniently located in a vibrant area close to local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access care. The facility is well-connected via local public transit routes, ensuring that patients can reach the clinic with ease. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

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 Physiothérapeute in QC?

Patients in Quebec can typically see a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, a process known as direct access. However, while a referral is not legally required to start physiotherapy, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to verify the specific requirements of your insurance policy before your first appointment.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

This varies depending on individual circumstances. After an initial assessment, Joseph-Étienne will provide an estimated number of sessions and the frequency needed to meet your goals. Regular progress reviews and adjustments to the treatment plan are part of his approach to ensure optimal recovery.

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

In Quebec, RAMQ generally does not cover physiotherapy services in private clinics. Some coverage may be available through specific programs or for care received in hospitals or CLSCs, but most outpatient private physiotherapy is paid out-of-pocket or through private insurance. It is recommended to check your individual eligibility with RAMQ and review your private insurance coverage for physiotherapy services.

How can I book an appointment at Physio Atlas Magog?

You can book an appointment by calling the clinic directly at (819) 927-0709 during business hours. Many practitioners also offer online booking via our website at https://www.physioatlas.com/en/clinique/magog-clinic/. Our friendly team will assist you in scheduling a suitable appointment with the appropriate physiotherapist.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy involves skilled, hands-on treatments performed by your Physiothérapeute as part of your physiotherapy plan. These techniques aim to evaluate and treat joints, muscles, and nerves to reduce pain and improve mobility. Examples include joint mobilizations, soft tissue release, and sometimes manipulations (adjustments) if indicated and within the therapist’s scope of practice.

Physio Atlas Magog
35, Rue Saint-Patrice E
Magog, QC J1X 1T5

Phone: (819) 927-0709 | Website: https://www.physioatlas.com/en/clinique/magog-clinic/

Joseph-Étienne Bérubé 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.