Lucy Bournival

Lucy Bournival 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): Specialized physiotherapy after knee joint replacement surgery to help you regain independence, optimize your surgical outcome, and return to desired daily activities and hobbies.
• Post-ACL or Other Knee Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: Guiding your rehabilitation journey after ACL or other ligament surgery, from early post-operative care to advanced sport-specific training and return-to-play testing.

Back Neck Pain

• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Muscular pain, trigger points, and tension headaches resulting from habitual poor posture, which can be addressed with postural re-education, exercises, and ergonomic advice.
• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Nerve compression symptoms due to a narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal or the small openings where nerves exit the spine (foramina), most commonly in the lumbar (lower back) or cervical (neck) regions.
• 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.
• 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.

Vestibular Balance

• General Balance Deficits and Increased Fall Risk: Difficulty maintaining stability during standing, walking, or changing positions, which may be due to various factors including age-related changes, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal weakness, sensory impairments, or medication side effects, often leading to an increased risk of falls.
• Vestibular Hypofunction (Unilateral or Bilateral): Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) for inner ear balance problems, involving customized exercises that promote central nervous system compensation and adaptation to the weakened vestibular input.
• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD): A common cause of chronic dizziness that can be helped with specific physiotherapy strategies aimed at desensitizing the brain to provocative stimuli and normalizing reliance on sensory inputs.

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

• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Specific stretches designed by your therapist to target tight muscle groups relevant to your condition, helping to improve your flexibility and reduce your risk of injury.
• 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.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Developing control, strength, and endurance in your core musculature for improved functional performance, pain reduction, and prevention of re-injury.
• Geriatric Physiotherapy & Seniors' Health: Addressing common concerns in seniors such as difficulty walking, fear of falling, joint pain and stiffness, and deconditioning, to improve their overall quality of life and ability to participate in meaningful activities.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Evidence-based exercise programs designed by your physiotherapist, including instruction and progression, to optimize your recovery and enhance your physical well-being.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Comprehensive exercise plans developed by your Physiotherapist to combat deconditioning, enhance overall physical well-being, and promote an active lifestyle.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Lucy. 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 Clinique physiothérapie les Jardins du Québec, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Lucy frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Are you finding that dealing with ongoing pain and stiffness after a car accident, like whiplash stops you from enjoying engaging in volunteer work that might have physical demands? Lucy is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve a feeling of being 'unstuck' and more supple through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• Patients often come to Lucy feeling defeated by recovering from a burn and needing help with scar mobility and movement. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving feeling more energetic and less weighed down by physical discomfort and resuming pushing a stroller or shopping cart without difficulty becomes a realistic and attainable goal.
• Many individuals seek help from Lucy, their physiotherapist, when frequent headaches that seem to start from tension in my neck or shoulders starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve enhanced ability to participate in social and community events, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like taking long photography walks to capture nature or cityscapes.

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

Lucy's practice is situated at 'Clinique physiothérapie les Jardins du Québec,' a modern private clinic located in the central Napierville neighborhood of Napierville. The clinic provides accessible, patient-focused care within a convenient and welcoming environment. It is strategically positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to integrate their physiotherapy appointments into their daily routines. The clinic is accessible via multiple public transit routes, ensuring ease of reach for those relying on public transportation. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

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

Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows the Physiothérapeute to easily access and assess the area being treated, and permits you to move freely for any exercises or movements. For example, shorts are ideal for knee, hip, or ankle issues, while a tank top or loose t-shirt works well for shoulder, neck, or upper back problems. Athletic wear or gym attire is generally a good choice. You may also be provided with a gown if needed.

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.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access physiotherapy services through direct access, meaning a referral from a physician is not legally required to see a Physiothérapeute. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a physician’s referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check your insurance policy to confirm their specific requirements before your first appointment.

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 has a college diploma (DEC) focused on the technical application of physiotherapy treatments. They assist physiotherapists or physicians by implementing treatment plans, guiding exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress.

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

Generally, physiotherapy in private clinics is not covered by RAMQ in Quebec. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket or use private insurance. Certain services within public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered if specific criteria are met. It is recommended to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and consult your private insurance provider for coverage details.

I have private health insurance. How does that work with physiotherapy payments?

Many private health insurance plans offer varying degrees of coverage for physiotherapy services. It is best to contact your insurer before your first appointment to understand your plan's specifics, including coverage limits, copayments, and whether direct billing is available. If your plan allows, our clinic can often bill your insurer directly for the covered services. Otherwise, you will receive an official receipt to submit for reimbursement. Please bring your insurance card and policy details to your appointment.

Clinique physiothérapie les Jardins du Québec
501, Rue Saint-Jacques
Napierville, QC J0J 1L0

Phone: (450) 245-0360 | Website: Physiojardins.ca

Lucy Bournival 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.