Louise Perrin

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

Pregnancy Postpartum

• C-Section Scar Management and Abdominal Recovery: Addressing adhesions, discomfort, and functional limitations related to C-section scars, promoting better movement and core engagement.
• Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Muscle Separation) Assessment & Rehabilitation: Assessment and targeted exercise programs prescribed by a Physiotherapist to help manage and improve abdominal muscle separation postpartum, focusing on deep core muscle activation, safe movement strategies, and gradual progression.
• Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (e.g., Incontinence, Pain, Prolapse): Helping new mothers recover optimal pelvic floor function, manage pain, and safely return to exercise and daily activities in the postpartum period.

Pelvic Health

• Constipation / Bowel Dysfunction (Pelvic Floor Related): Addressing functional constipation, fecal incontinence, or other bowel issues that are related to pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
• Urinary Incontinence (Stress, Urge, Mixed - Men & Women): Specialized physiotherapy management of bladder leakage issues through targeted pelvic floor muscle training (Kegels and more), bladder retraining techniques, education, and lifestyle advice.
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Conservative Management): Conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse symptoms, focusing on pelvic floor muscle strengthening and coordination exercises (Kegels), pessary guidance (if applicable), postural advice, and lifestyle modifications to reduce symptoms and improve support.

Common Msk

• Knee Pain (e.g., Patellofemoral Syndrome, Meniscal Issues - conservative, Ligament Sprains): Pain, swelling, clicking, locking, or instability in or around the knee joint from various causes like ligament sprains (e.g., ACL, MCL), meniscal tears (managed conservatively), or patellofemoral (kneecap) pain.
• 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.
• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Disorders affecting hand and wrist function, making daily tasks such as gripping objects, typing, writing, or fine motor activities difficult and painful.

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

• Biofeedback for Pelvic Floor Muscle Retraining: Using specialized electronic monitoring devices (biofeedback) to help you gain better awareness and voluntary control over your pelvic floor muscle activity (contraction, relaxation, endurance).
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Education and instruction on effective and safe stretching techniques to help you maintain or improve your body's flexibility and joint mobility.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: A progressive program designed to build a strong and stable core, improving your body's foundation for all movements and reducing strain on other structures.
• Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (Assessment & Treatment - Internal exams where authorized/applicable and with consent): Targeted therapy for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, focusing on restoring optimal strength, endurance, coordination, relaxation, and normal function to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Customized exercise plans designed to help you recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, improve physical performance, and achieve your functional goals safely and effectively.
• Perineal & Pelvic Pain Rehabilitation: Holistic physiotherapy care for dysfunctions of the perineal and pelvic region, including chronic pelvic pain syndromes, pain after childbirth (e.g., perineal tears, episiotomy), post-surgical recovery (e.g., prostatectomy, hysterectomy, endometriosis surgery), and issues related to bowel/bladder function or sexual pain (dyspareunia, vaginismus).

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

• Don't let working on getting back to normal after a fracture or other surgery dictate what you can and cannot do. Louise offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at the ability to manage symptoms independently if they occasionally recur, helping you reclaim giving presentations or speaking publicly with confidence and good posture and enjoy a more functional life.
• Physiotherapy with Louise can be a transformative turning point for those affected by swelling in my arm or leg, possibly lymphedema, after surgery or treatment. The shared goal is achieving restoring normal movement patterns essential for everyday tasks, paving the way for you to enjoy standing for longer periods, for example, while cooking or at an event and a more active, vibrant life.
• At Louise's physiotherapy practice, individuals with that grinding or crunching feeling in my knee or shoulder are guided towards enjoying family vacations and outings with more energy and less pain. The focus is on enabling you to once again participate fully and comfortably in activities you enjoy, such as running your usual 5k route without knee pain.

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

Louise practices at the Coop Santé de Morin-Heights, situated in a well-equipped clinic in the central Morin-Heights neighborhood of Morin-Heights. This private clinic facility is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access care. The clinic is accessible via local public transit routes, ensuring that those relying on public transportation can attend appointments with ease. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically see a Physiothérapeute (Physiothérapeute) directly without a physician's referral, which is known as direct access. However, while a referral is not legally required to begin physiotherapy treatment, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider before your first appointment to ensure coverage.

How can I book an appointment at Coop Santé de Morin-Heights?

You can book an appointment by calling the clinic directly at (514) 278-5906 during business hours. Many of the practitioners also offer online booking through the clinic's website at louiseperrin.ca. The friendly reception team will assist you in finding a suitable time with the right physiotherapist for your needs.

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Physiotherapy, delivered by a qualified Physiothérapeute, is a science-based healthcare profession focused on restoring movement and function affected by injury, illness, or disability. It involves techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, education, and advice to empower you to manage your health independently and achieve your physical goals.

What types of conditions do Physiothérapeutes at Coop Santé de Morin-Heights treat?

Our Physiothérapeutes treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. This includes issues like back and neck pain (Low Back Pain, Acute or Chronic), joint problems such as arthritis or post-surgical recovery, sports injuries like ligament sprains (e.g., ACL, MCL), and nerve pain. They also have specialized skills in areas such as Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, utilizing services like biofeedback and targeted exercise programs to help you reach your functional goals.

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, which grants them autonomy to assess patients, diagnose, and develop treatment plans. They can also perform advanced procedures if qualified. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma (DEC) focused on the technical application of physiotherapy treatments, assisting physiotherapists and physicians in implementing treatment plans, applying modalities, and reporting progress.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be painful. While some discomfort or a stretching sensation may occur during treatment, especially in early stages or with specific conditions, it is rarely distressing or harmful. Your Physiothérapeute will guide you, modify treatments based on your comfort, and aim to make the experience positive and beneficial.

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. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Care received within public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered under certain conditions, but private outpatient physiotherapy usually is not. It is recommended to verify your coverage with RAMQ and consult your private insurance plan for details about reimbursement.

Coop Santé de Morin-Heights
2, Rue Meadowbrook
Morin-Heights, QC J0R 1H0

Phone: (514) 278-5906 | Website: louiseperrin.ca

Louise Perrin 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.