Julien Rancourt – Physiotherapist | Saint-Charles-Borromée, QC

Julien Rancourt is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Centre hospitalier Régional de Lanaudière in Saint-Charles-Borromée, QC, Julien is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. With a compassionate approach, Julien strives to support individuals in overcoming pain, restoring mobility, and achieving their wellness goals through personalized physiotherapy interventions.

Julien's role encompasses addressing a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament conditions. This includes everything from acute injuries like sprains and strains to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. Serving a diverse range of patients, Julien tailors treatment plans to meet specific needs, ensuring each individual receives attentive and effective care to regain confidence and function.

With a solid educational background and ongoing professional development, Julien has developed expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He emphasizes a collaborative, evidence-based approach, promoting preventative care and long-term wellness for the Saint-Charles-Borromée community. Julien is fluent in French and English, facilitating clear communication and supportive care for his patients.

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

Post Surgical

• Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): A carefully managed and individualized physiotherapy program to help you regain confidence in your spine, improve functional capacity, and prevent future issues after spinal surgery.
• Post-Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Stabilization, Replacement): Specialized physiotherapy focused on regaining shoulder movement, strength, stability, and function after various types of shoulder surgeries, such as rotator cuff repair, labral tear repair, shoulder stabilization procedures (e.g., Bankart repair), or shoulder joint replacement (arthroplasty).
• Post-Knee Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Knee Arthroplasty - TKA/PKA): Comprehensive post-operative recovery guidance following knee replacement, including exercises, manual therapy, and education to ensure you achieve your best possible function.
• Post-ACL or Other Knee Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: Comprehensive physiotherapy for knee ligament injuries post-operatively, focusing on restoring full knee function, power, and agility to meet your specific athletic or lifestyle demands.

Hand Wrist

• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Focused physiotherapy care for complex hand and wrist problems, often involving custom splinting or orthosis fabrication, manual therapy (joint and soft tissue mobilization), specific exercises to restore dexterity, strength, and range of motion, scar management, and sensory re-education.
• 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.

Back Neck Pain

• 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.
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Symptoms of nerve compression originating from the spine, such as a 'slipped disc' or 'pinched nerve', causing radiating pain, altered sensation, or muscle weakness in a limb.
• Postural Back/Neck Pain: A common cause of persistent back and neck pain due to the cumulative strain of prolonged sitting, standing, or performing tasks in non-ideal positions.
• 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).

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

• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: The application of high-frequency sound waves by your Physiothérapeute 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.
• 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 Heat Application: The use of moist heat packs, paraffin wax, or other heat sources by your Physiothérapeute to relax muscles, increase local blood flow, reduce stiffness, alleviate chronic pain, and improve tissue extensibility.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: Utilizing therapeutic laser to enhance tissue regeneration, reduce pain signals, and manage inflammation as part of your comprehensive physiotherapy care.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: A non-invasive electrotherapy modality aimed at reducing pain, muscle guarding, or swelling, and sometimes used for muscle strengthening, as part of your physiotherapy treatment.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): The therapeutic use of different electrical currents by your Physiothérapeute to achieve specific physiological effects, such as improving muscle contraction, reducing atrophy, or enhancing functional movement.

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

• Are you finding that that grinding or crunching feeling in my knee or shoulder stops you from enjoying travelling more comfortably on planes, trains, or in cars for longer durations? Julien is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve the ability to manage symptoms independently if they occasionally recur through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• At Julien's physiotherapy practice, individuals with feeling unsteady on my feet or experiencing dizziness and balance problems are guided towards enjoying less stiffness in the mornings and throughout the day. The focus is on enabling you to once again participate fully and comfortably in activities you enjoy, such as getting in and out of the car smoothly and without wincing.
• Julien frequently assists patients in overcoming the effects of my child walking on their toes most of the time. A carefully designed physiotherapy program, potentially including specialized manual techniques and progressive exercises, targets improved hand and wrist function for tasks requiring dexterity and supports your enthusiastic engagement in desired activities like dressing myself independently and without difficulty, including shoes and socks.

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

Julien practices at the Centre hospitalier Régional de Lanaudière, situated in a modern clinic in the central Saint-Charles-Borromée neighborhood of Saint-Charles-Borromée, QC. This reputable public healthcare facility is conveniently located near various community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive care. The clinic is well-connected via local public transit routes, allowing for accessible and stress-free travel. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy refers to specialized hands-on techniques used by a Physiothérapeute to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. This can include joint mobilization (gentle, rhythmic gliding movements), joint manipulation (skilled, high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts, where appropriate and within the therapist's scope and with your consent), various soft tissue mobilization techniques (like massage, myofascial release, trigger point release), and neural mobilization (gentle techniques to improve nerve movement). The primary goals are to reduce pain, improve range of motion, restore optimal joint mechanics, reduce muscle tension, and enhance tissue repair and function.

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

In Quebec, physiotherapy coverage varies. The Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) generally does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. However, care received within public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered if specific criteria are met. It is important to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and check your private insurance plans for coverage options.

Is there parking available at or near Centre hospitalier Régional de Lanaudière?

Yes, there is ample free patient parking available directly in front of and beside our building. Look for the designated patient spots. Metered street parking is also generally available on nearby streets, and a paid public parkade is located a short walk away.

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 and is authorized to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, and create treatment plans independently. A Technologue en physiothérapie (Physiotherapy Technologist) holds a college diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments and guiding exercises without diagnosing or independently creating plans. Both are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

What kind of clothing should I wear to my physiotherapy appointment?

It is recommended to wear or bring clothing that allows unrestricted movement and easy access to the body part being treated. For example, shorts for knee issues or sleeveless tops for shoulder problems. The goal is to facilitate effective assessment and treatment.

What are Centre hospitalier Régional de Lanaudière'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 can vary, so please contact the clinic or check our website for the most current schedule.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access physiotherapy services directly without a referral (known as direct access). However, some private insurance plans may require a physician's referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check your insurance policy before your appointment.

Centre hospitalier Régional de Lanaudière
1000, Boulevard Sainte-Anne
Saint-Charles-Borromée, QC J6E 6J2

Phone: (514) 775-9936

Julien Rancourt 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.