About
Maude Chalifoux is a dedicated Physiothérapeute (Pediatric Physiotherapy Focus). Practicing at Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec - IRDPQ in Québec, QC, Maude is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. She specializes in providing tailored physiotherapy services for infants, children, and adolescents to support their developmental progress and address various health concerns. Her approach emphasizes a thorough assessment, personalized treatment plans, and active collaboration with patients and families to promote optimal motor development, participation, and overall well-being.
Maude's role involves working closely with young patients experiencing developmental delays, congenital conditions such as torticollis, orthopedic injuries, and neurological challenges. She strives to create a supportive and engaging environment that encourages children to participate fully in their rehabilitation process. Her focus on evidence-based practices and ongoing professional development ensures that her interventions are current and effective, helping young patients achieve their milestones and improve their quality of life.
With a strong foundation in pediatric physiotherapy, Maude is passionate about fostering positive outcomes and empowering families with strategies and exercises to support their child's progress at home. She is fluent in French and dedicated to providing culturally sensitive, accessible care that respects each child's unique needs and circumstances.
Maude Chalifoux 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): Injuries like a 'twisted ankle', 'knee ligament injury', or 'shoulder separation' (AC joint sprain) sustained during athletic activity or accidental falls.
- Muscle Strains (e.g., Hamstring, Calf, Groin, Quadriceps, Rotator Cuff): Common athletic injuries affecting major muscle groups such as the hamstrings, calves, groin (adductors), quadriceps, or rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder.
- Stress Fractures (Activity-Related - Conservative Management/Rehab): A bone injury resulting from an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation due to repetitive mechanical loading, often seen in runners or athletes who rapidly increase their training.
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee / Anterior Knee Pain): Pain felt around, under, or behind the kneecap (patella), often described as a dull ache that is aggravated by activities like running, jumping, squatting, using stairs (especially going down), or prolonged sitting with the knee bent.
Developmental
- Coordination Challenges / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) - Supportive Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy to help improve motor skills, balance, coordination, motor planning, and functional task performance for children with DCD or general coordination difficulties, often using a task-oriented or motor learning approach.
Neurological
- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation (Incomplete/Specific Cases): Specialized neurorehabilitation programs designed by a Physiotherapist to improve physical function, optimize movement potential, and enhance quality of life for individuals living with an SCI.
- Muscular Dystrophy / Myopathy - Supportive Physiotherapy Care: Gentle exercises, stretching programs, and strategies to preserve strength and function, and to manage secondary complications associated with muscular dystrophies.
- Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) - Movement Retraining: Physiotherapy as a key component of a multidisciplinary approach for Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FND), focusing on movement retraining, normalizing movement patterns that may be abnormal (e.g., tremor, weakness, gait disturbance, dystonia), and improving functional abilities.
- Facial Palsy / Bell's Palsy Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation for facial nerve disorders to help restore facial expression, improve function (e.g., eating, speaking, eye closure), and enhance overall facial appearance and confidence.
This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Maude can assess your needs.
- 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: Specialized workouts to enhance your core strength, stability, and endurance, which are crucial for injury prevention, back health, and efficient performance in daily activities and sports.
- Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: Detailed physical assessment of your joints, muscles, nerves, and movement patterns to identify the root cause of your symptoms and guide your treatment.
- Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Development of a tailored therapeutic exercise program by your Physiotherapist, focused on your specific rehabilitation needs, strength goals, flexibility improvements, balance, and overall conditioning.
- General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Graded exercise programs designed to improve your overall physical fitness, endurance, strength, and functional capacity, especially beneficial after illness, surgery, or periods of prolonged inactivity.
- Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Targeted exercises using resistance (such as bodyweight, resistance bands, free weights, or gym equipment) to build muscle strength, power, and endurance, tailored to your specific rehabilitation needs or performance goals.
Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Maude. 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 Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec - IRDPQ, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Maude frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- When feeling unsteady on my feet or experiencing dizziness and balance problems is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing playing a full game of recreational hockey with your friends, physiotherapy with Maude can help you work towards feeling equipped with effective self-management strategies and exercises. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.
- It's truly rewarding for Maude to witness patients conquer that 'arthritic' pain in my hands, hips, or knees and experience improved balance and coordination, leading to safer and more confident mobility in seniors. A tailored approach to physiotherapy, focusing on your specific needs, can make a significant difference in your ability to participate in returning to dancing, whether it's ballet, salsa, or just for fun again.
- Struggling with the frustration of feeling generally stiff, achy, and less mobile than I used to be? Maude develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving enjoying cycling or swimming regularly without pain or limitation. This is key to helping you get back to doing swimming laps at the pool for fitness and relaxation with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Maude, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.
Maude practices at the Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec - IRDPQ, situated in a central Québec neighborhood of Québec. This public healthcare facility is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies and is easily accessible via various public transit routes. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.
- 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).
- 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 purposes. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider before your first appointment to confirm coverage details.
- What should I expect during my first physiotherapy appointment?
- The initial visit usually involves a comprehensive assessment. Maude will discuss your medical history, current concerns, and treatment goals, followed by physical tests to evaluate movement, strength, and function. The purpose is to understand your condition thoroughly so that an individualized treatment plan can be created collaboratively. You may also receive initial exercises or hands-on care to begin your recovery.
- Is physiotherapy covered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?
- In general, RAMQ does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Some exceptions may apply for services within public hospitals or CLSC if specific criteria are met. Most outpatient physiotherapy in private clinics is paid out-of-pocket or via private insurance. It is recommended to verify your individual eligibility and coverage with RAMQ and your insurance provider.
- What is Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec - IRDPQ's appointment cancellation policy?
- We understand schedules can change unexpectedly. To ensure all patients are accommodated efficiently, we kindly request at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations or no-shows may incur a fee of [set amount or percentage], and please contact us promptly if you need to modify your appointment.
Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec - IRDPQ
525, Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel
Québec, QC G1M 2S8
Phone: (418) 666-4641
Maude Chalifoux 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.