Karine Bannon – Physiotherapist | Rosemère, QC

Karine Bannon is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Système Santé in Rosemère, QC, Karine is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. With a compassionate approach, she strives to support her patients through personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs, fostering a safe and encouraging environment for recovery and wellness.

Karine's focus encompasses a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament issues. Her expertise extends from managing acute injuries such as sprains and strains to chronic pain conditions, arthritis, and post-surgical rehabilitation. She also specializes in assessing, preventing, and rehabilitating athletic injuries, working with athletes of all levels—from recreational enthusiasts to elite competitors—to help them return safely to their sport, improve performance, and avoid future injuries. Her care is tailored to serve older children (5+), adolescents, adults, and seniors, ensuring comprehensive support across all age groups.

Educationally, Karine Bannon completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has gained extensive clinical experience. She is dedicated to ongoing professional development, staying current with evidence-based practices. Her special interests include Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Sports Physiotherapy. Her practice philosophy emphasizes evidence-based care, continuous learning, and promoting preventative strategies to enhance long-term wellness within the Rosemère community. Karine is fluent in French and English, facilitating clear communication and patient comfort in both languages.

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

Post Surgical

• Post-Knee Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Knee Arthroplasty - TKA/PKA): The crucial rehabilitation phase following total or partial knee replacement surgery, with physiotherapy focusing on restoring range of motion, building strength, improving balance, managing pain and swelling, and enabling functional mobility (e.g., walking, stairs, getting in/out of a car).
• Post-ACL or Other Knee Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: Specialized physiotherapy following knee ligament reconstruction surgery to ensure a successful recovery, minimize complications (like stiffness or muscle atrophy), and facilitate a safe and confident return to activity and sport, preventing re-injury.
• Post-Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Stabilization, Replacement): Comprehensive shoulder rehabilitation after surgical intervention, following surgeon-specific protocols, to ensure optimal healing, manage pain and swelling, and restore your arm's functional capacity.

Hand Wrist

• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Helping to alleviate the symptoms of a catching, locking, or painful finger/thumb through targeted physiotherapy interventions, potentially avoiding the need for injections or surgery in some cases.
• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Specialized physiotherapy for conditions affecting the intricate structures of the hand and wrist, such as fractures (e.g., Colles', scaphoid), tendon lacerations or ruptures (e.g., flexor/extensor tendon repairs), ligament sprains/tears (e.g., skier's thumb, TFCC injuries), repetitive strain injuries, or arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis). Includes both conservative management and post-operative rehabilitation.

Joint Pain

• Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): A chronic condition causing joint discomfort, stiffness (especially in the morning or after inactivity), and impacting your ability to perform daily activities, walk, or engage in hobbies.
• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Persistent tendon pain that can interfere with your sports, work, or daily activities, often requiring specific loading programs and advice from a physiotherapist for effective management.

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

• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: An in-depth examination to fully understand your specific condition, allowing your Physiotherapist to create an effective and personalized rehabilitation plan.
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation & Management: Helping you get back in the game quickly and safely with targeted sports physiotherapy, focusing on restoring strength, agility, and confidence.
• Sports Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention: Working with you to identify areas for improvement and enhance your performance in your chosen sport through targeted physiotherapy, biomechanical correction, and preventative conditioning.
• Functional Movement Screening (FMS™/SFMA™ if certified): Assessing your fundamental movement patterns to identify limitations, asymmetries, and potential risk factors for injury or re-injury.
• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Educating you about your diagnosis, expected recovery timeline (prognosis), and the reasons behind your treatment plan to encourage active participation in your healing.
• Gait Analysis & Running/Walking Re-training: Detailed biomechanical assessment of your walking or running patterns, often using video analysis, to identify inefficiencies, asymmetries, or faulty mechanics that may contribute to pain or injury.

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

• Physiotherapy with Karine can be a transformative turning point for those affected by that 'arthritic' pain in my hands, hips, or knees. The shared goal is achieving a better ability to cope with the physical stresses of daily life, paving the way for you to enjoy getting back to cycling for leisure or commuting and a more active, vibrant life.
• Are you finding that frequent headaches that seem to start from tension in my neck or shoulders stops you from enjoying getting back to golfing 18 holes without your back acting up? Karine is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve enhanced recovery from post-surgical procedures with fewer complications through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• When recovering my strength and mobility after a knee or hip replacement surgery is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing getting on and off the floor with ease, physiotherapy with Karine can help you work towards enhanced pelvic floor function and control (for relevant conditions). The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.

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

Karine practices at Système Santé, situated within a modern clinic in the central Rosemère neighborhood. This private facility is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access care. The clinic is well-connected by public transit routes, allowing for easy transportation options for those using buses or other transit services. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be an ordeal of pain. While you might feel some discomfort or a stretching sensation as you work to regain movement or strength, especially in the initial stages of treatment for an acute injury or chronic stiffness, it's rarely 'painful' in a distressing or harmful way. Your Physiothérapeute will guide you through each step, modify treatments to suit your comfort and tolerance, and ensure that the overall experience is positive. The ultimate aim is to make you feel better, not worse.

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).

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Essentially, physiotherapy helps you get moving and stay moving effectively and comfortably. Whether you're dealing with an acute injury, chronic pain, post-surgical recovery, or a condition affecting your physical abilities, your Physiothérapeute will work with you. They’ll use their expertise in body mechanics, rehabilitation, and pain management to create a personalized treatment plan involving exercises, hands-on techniques, and practical advice to help you achieve your functional goals and live a more active, fulfilling life.

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

In Quebec, physiotherapy coverage through RAMQ is limited. Typically, RAMQ covers physiotherapy services in public hospitals or CLSCs under specific conditions, such as post-hospitalization or certain chronic conditions. Most outpatient physiotherapy in private clinics is not covered, and patients usually pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. It is important to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and check your private or extended health insurance plans for coverage options.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access a Physiothérapeute 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. It is advisable to check your insurance policy's specific requirements before your first appointment to ensure coverage.

Système Santé
259, Boulevard Labelle, suite 102
Rosemère, QC J7A 2H3

Phone: (514) 805-1730

Karine Bannon 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.