Juliane Lahaie

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

Common Msk

• 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): Common knee complaints that can affect your ability to walk, climb stairs, squat, run, or participate in sports, addressed through a tailored physiotherapy program.
• Muscle Strains and Tears: Common injuries in active individuals, athletes, or resulting from accidents, leading to localized pain, swelling, bruising, and weakness in the affected muscle (e.g., hamstring, calf, quadriceps, groin, rotator cuff).
• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Difficulty with activities like reaching for objects, dressing, personal care, or carrying items due to underlying shoulder issues, which physiotherapy can help diagnose and treat.

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

• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Developing control, strength, and endurance in your core musculature for improved functional performance, pain reduction, and prevention of re-injury.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Personalized programs incorporating various stretching techniques (e.g., static, dynamic, PNF) to alleviate stiffness, increase tissue extensibility, and promote better posture.
• 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: The application of high-frequency sound waves by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to promote deep tissue heating, increase local blood flow, reduce pain, and facilitate the healing process in soft tissues like muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Structured physical activities and exercises aimed at helping you safely regain strength, stamina, and confidence in your body's abilities, tailored to your current level.
• 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.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Juliane. 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 MCQ (Centre de services Avellin-Dalcourt), physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Juliane frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• If feeling like my posture is hunched or rounded, causing discomfort is preventing you from fully enjoying getting back to your regular, consistent gym workouts, Juliane offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining learning specific exercises that provide ongoing relief and maintain their progress, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
• Patients often come to Juliane feeling defeated by my child walking on their toes most of the time. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving the ability to sit for longer periods (e.g., at a desk, in a car) without significant discomfort and resuming playing fetch with your dog in the park for an extended time becomes a realistic and attainable goal.
• With Juliane's help, managing an old ankle sprain that never seems to fully heal and still feels weak to achieve understanding how to prevent future flare-ups and manage their condition long-term becomes a clear journey, allowing patients to confidently re-engage with life and activities like playing a few sets of tennis without shoulder pain.

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

Juliane practices at CIUSSS MCQ (Centre de services Avellin-Dalcourt), situated in a central clinic within the Louiseville neighborhood of Louiseville, QC. This public healthcare facility is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access a comprehensive range of health resources. The clinic is accessible via local public transit routes, ensuring ease of travel for most patients. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

Is there anything specific I should bring to my first physiotherapy appointment?

It's helpful to bring your health card, any referral letters from other healthcare providers if you were referred, and any reports or images from relevant medical tests (X-rays, MRIs, etc.) related to your condition. If you have private insurance coverage for physiotherapy, please bring your insurance card or policy details for billing purposes. Comfortable attire that allows for easy movement during the assessment is also recommended.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

While some physiotherapy techniques might feel uncomfortable or cause a temporary increase in soreness (similar to muscle soreness after a new workout), especially when working on stiff joints or tight muscles, it should not be excessively or intolerably painful. Your Physiotherapy Technologist will discuss what sensations you might expect with different treatments and will always aim to adjust the intensity and techniques to ensure you are as comfortable as possible while still achieving therapeutic benefits. Constant communication about your comfort level is very important.

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 with your insurance provider before your appointment to confirm their specific requirements.

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

In Quebec, RAMQ generally does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Care received within a public hospital or CLSC may be covered if meeting specific criteria, but private outpatient physiotherapy typically is not. Patients are advised to verify their coverage with RAMQ and their private insurance plans.

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

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed a master's level university education, granting them the autonomy to assess patients, make diagnoses, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. They can perform advanced procedures if qualified. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma (DEC) focused on the technical application of treatments, assisting in implementing plans, guiding exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress under supervision.

How long do physiotherapy appointments typically last?

Initial assessments are usually 45 to 60 minutes, allowing for a thorough evaluation. Follow-up sessions typically range from 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the patient's needs, condition complexity, and treatment plan.

What are CIUSSS MCQ (Centre de services Avellin-Dalcourt)'s operating hours?

Our clinic is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with some practitioners offering Saturday appointments from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Hours may vary, so please contact the clinic or visit our website for current hours and practitioner availability.

CIUSSS MCQ (Centre de services Avellin-Dalcourt)
450, Rue 2e
Louiseville, QC J5V 1V3

Phone: (819) 228-2731

Juliane Lahaie 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.