Marilys Laflamme Desjardins – Physiotherapist | Saint-Hubert, QC

Marilys Laflamme Desjardins is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Physio Saint-Hubert in Saint-Hubert, QC, Marilys is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with the standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). She takes a warm and community-focused approach to her practice, ensuring that each patient feels valued, understood, and supported throughout their recovery journey. Marilys’s role involves addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament issues. Her comprehensive assessments and personalized treatment plans aim to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life.

Marilys's approach emphasizes not only treating symptoms but also preventing future issues through education and self-management strategies. She is passionate about helping athletes of all levels, from recreational to elite, recover safely from injuries, optimize their performance, and prevent recurrence. Her care extends to adults and seniors, ensuring age-appropriate interventions that promote independence and well-being. With a focus on evidence-based practices, Marilys continually updates her skills and knowledge to provide the most effective physiotherapy interventions.

Her practice philosophy centers on empowering patients through clear education about their conditions and involving them actively in their recovery process. She believes in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where patients feel confident to ask questions, learn self-care techniques, and take control of their health. Marilys is fluent in French, enabling her to communicate effectively with her diverse community and ensure that language is never a barrier to quality care.

Marilys Laflamme Desjardins provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Sports Injury

• Ligament Sprains (e.g., ACL, MCL, PCL, Ankle Ligaments): Stretching or tearing of ligaments (the strong, fibrous bands that connect bones to each other at joints) due to sudden force, twisting, overstretching, or impact. Common in sports involving jumping, cutting, pivoting, or collisions. Examples include ACL/MCL tears in the knee or common ankle sprains.
• Muscle Strains (e.g., Hamstring, Calf, Groin, Quadriceps, Rotator Cuff): Acute pain, swelling, bruising, localized tenderness, and weakness in a muscle, often occurring during activities like sprinting, jumping, lifting, or throwing.

Concussion

• Concussion / Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) & Post-Concussion Syndrome: Physiotherapy for concussion recovery, focusing on symptom management, restoring normal function, and preventing long-term complications through evidence-based interventions.

Arthritis

• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Physiotherapy for ankylosing spondylitis focuses on maintaining spinal mobility and flexibility (especially extension), improving posture, strengthening core and back muscles, managing pain, and providing education on self-management and regular exercise.
• Gout (Management of Musculoskeletal Impairments): Helping you regain mobility, reduce discomfort, and improve function in affected joints after a gout episode, as part of your overall gout management plan.
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Individualized exercise programs and pain management strategies tailored for psoriatic arthritis to help reduce symptoms and improve your quality of life.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: Tailored exercise programs (including range of motion, strengthening, and low-impact aerobic exercises), pain relief modalities, and education on joint protection techniques and energy conservation for individuals with RA or similar conditions.

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

• Therapeutic & Athletic Taping (e.g., Kinesio, McConnell, Rigid): Utilizing different taping methods, chosen by your therapist based on your specific needs, to assist with pain relief, support injured areas, reduce swelling, or improve proprioceptive feedback.
• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Providing clear guidance on self-care techniques, activity modifications, and beneficial lifestyle adjustments for long-term well-being and injury prevention.
• Postural Assessment and Correction: Education on optimal body mechanics and corrective strategies to improve your posture during daily activities, work, and recreation.
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: An in-depth examination to fully understand your specific condition, allowing your Physiotherapist to create an effective and personalized rehabilitation plan.
• Functional Movement Screening (FMS™/SFMA™ if certified): Identifying inefficient or compensatory movement patterns that could be contributing to your pain or hindering your physical performance.
• Orthopedic Bracing & Support Consultation/Fitting: Expert guidance on the appropriate selection, use, and care of braces and supports for various musculoskeletal conditions affecting the knee, ankle, wrist, back, or other joints.

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

• Living with widespread muscle pain and fatigue that my doctor thinks might be fibromyalgia doesn't have to be your norm. Marilys applies expert physiotherapy knowledge to work towards a deeper understanding of their condition and how to manage it proactively for long-term well-being, so you can get back to the simple pleasure of challenging myself with indoor or outdoor rock climbing.
• Discover how physiotherapy with Marilys can help you move beyond difficulty coordinating my movements, feeling clumsy. The focus is on improved balance and coordination, leading to safer and more confident mobility in seniors, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as using garden tools effectively and without pain.
• For those whose that grinding or crunching feeling in my knee or shoulder has made simply being able to get through a workday without constant pain interruptions seem like a distant memory, Marilys's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward enjoying less stiffness in the mornings and throughout the day. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to simply being able to get through a workday without constant pain interruptions with greater comfort and renewed confidence.

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

Marilys practices at Physio Saint-Hubert, situated in a modern clinic located in the heart of the Saint-Hubert neighborhood. This private facility offers a welcoming environment dedicated to personalized physiotherapy care. Conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, it is easily accessible via multiple public transit routes. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

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 manual therapy in physiotherapy?

In physiotherapy, manual therapy encompasses a range of 'hands-on' interventions. Your Physiothérapeute may use these techniques to help reduce your pain, increase joint movement, relax tight muscles, or improve the mobility of your nerves. Common approaches include joint glides, sustained pressures, specific soft tissue massage, and, when indicated, joint manipulations. It's a key part of helping your body move better.

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

[Generate a brief, accurate answer about Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) coverage for physiotherapy in QC. For AB (AHCIP): State that AHCIP provides limited coverage for some physiotherapy services, typically after hospital discharge or for specific low-income individuals/seniors through particular programs. Most outpatient private clinic physiotherapy is NOT directly covered by AHCIP for the general population. Advise checking current AHCIP details and their private insurance. For BC (MSP): Explain that MSP provides partial coverage (a set amount per visit) for a limited number of physiotherapy visits (currently 10 combined per year for supplementary benefits including physio, chiro, massage, etc.) ONLY for eligible individuals with lower incomes (e.g., those on Premium Assistance). Most patients will have a co-payment and will rely on private insurance for full coverage. Advise checking MSP eligibility and their private insurance. For ON (OHIP): State clearly that OHIP generally does NOT cover physiotherapy services in private outpatient clinics for most of the population. Mention that publicly funded physiotherapy is available in specific situations (e.g., post-hospitalization for certain conditions, for children/youth, seniors, or through Community Physiotherapy Clinics/Family Health Teams, but eligibility criteria are strict and there may be waitlists). Strongly advise checking private insurance for private clinic coverage. For QC (RAMQ): Explain that RAMQ generally does NOT cover physiotherapy services performed in private clinics. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or use private insurance. Mention that care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC (if meeting their criteria) might be covered, but private clinic physiotherapy is usually not. Emphasize reliance on private insurance. Universal advice for all: Strongly advise patients to verify their specific eligibility for any public coverage directly with Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) and to always check their private/extended health insurance plans, as many offer significant physiotherapy coverage for services in private clinics.]

Does Physio Saint-Hubert offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Yes, Physio Saint-Hubert offers direct billing for most major private insurance providers such as Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross, and others. Please bring your insurance card and policy details to facilitate the process. If your insurer is not listed or if you prefer, you can also submit your receipts for reimbursement.

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

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed master’s level university education, granting them the autonomy to assess patients, make a physiotherapy diagnosis, 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 physiotherapy treatments. They assist in delivering care by implementing treatment plans, guiding exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress to the supervising physiotherapist or physician.

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

Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement is recommended. For lower-body treatments, shorts are helpful; for upper-body treatments, a tank top or loose T-shirt ensures easy access to the area being treated.

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

In Quebec, patients can generally access a Physiothérapeute through direct access without a referral. However, some private insurance plans may require a physician’s referral for reimbursement purposes. It’s advisable to check your insurance policy before your appointment to confirm any specific requirements.

Physio Saint-Hubert
6800, Boulevard Cousineau, # 30
Saint-Hubert, QC J3Y 8Z4

Phone: (450) 926-2557

Marilys Laflamme Desjardins 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.