Mauricio Castillo

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

Common Msk

• Knee Pain (e.g., Patellofemoral Syndrome, Meniscal Issues - conservative, Ligament Sprains): Common knee complaints that can affect your ability to walk, climb stairs, squat, run, or participate in sports, addressed through a tailored physiotherapy program.
• 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.
• Muscle Strains and Tears: A 'pulled' muscle, often occurring during activities like sprinting, jumping, lifting, or sudden changes in direction, causing immediate pain and difficulty using the muscle.
• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Common shoulder problems such as rotator cuff issues (tendinopathy, small tears), impingement syndrome, or adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) significantly affecting arm function and daily comfort.

Back Neck Pain

• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Pain and muscle tension related to ergonomic factors at work or home, muscle imbalances, and suboptimal body mechanics or movement habits.
• 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.

Vestibular Balance

• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD): Vestibular rehabilitation therapy, including habituation exercises, sensory re-weighting, and balance training, often as part of a multidisciplinary approach (which may include medication or CBT), for managing the symptoms of PPPD/3PD.
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A common cause of vertigo that is highly treatable with specific physiotherapy maneuvers, such as the Epley maneuver or Semont maneuver, designed to reposition the displaced inner ear crystals.

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

• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) for Dizziness, Vertigo & Balance Disorders: Helping you overcome dizziness, vertigo, and unsteadiness with targeted vestibular exercises and strategies, enabling you to return to daily activities with greater stability and comfort.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): Using therapeutic cold to manage the initial stages of an injury (e.g., sprains, strains) and control inflammatory responses, helping to limit tissue damage.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: The use of moist heat packs, paraffin wax, or other heat sources by your Physiotherapist to relax muscles, increase local blood flow, reduce stiffness, alleviate chronic pain, and improve tissue extensibility.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: Ultrasound therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, often used to prepare tissues for manual therapy or exercise, or to manage acute and chronic soft tissue injuries.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Employing different types of electrotherapy to support your rehabilitation goals, including promoting tissue healing or improving motor control.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: A non-invasive electrotherapy modality aimed at reducing pain, muscle guarding, or swelling, and sometimes used for muscle strengthening, as part of your physiotherapy treatment.

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

• Don't let a 'frozen shoulder' feeling, where my shoulder feels completely stuck dictate what you can and cannot do. Mauricio offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at a greater sense of body confidence and trust in their physical abilities, helping you reclaim playing in your competitive volleyball league again and enjoy a more functional life.
• Patients struggling with wrist pain and tingling, possibly from carpal tunnel syndrome, especially at night can find dedicated and compassionate support from Mauricio. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving a more comfortable and physically manageable pregnancy experience, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as reaching for items on high shelves or in cupboards without shoulder strain.
• The journey to waking up feeling more refreshed with considerably less pain and stiffness when faced with persistent feeling unsteady on my feet or experiencing dizziness and balance problems is made smoother and more effective with Mauricio's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and dexterity with ease.

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

Located in the heart of Québec, Mauricio's practice at CIUSSSCN is situated within a modern clinic in the central Québec neighborhood. This public healthcare facility offers accessible services and is conveniently close to various community resources, including pharmacies and local community centers. Easily reachable via multiple public transit routes, the clinic prioritizes patient accessibility and comfort. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

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, while a referral isn't legally required to see a Physiothérapeute, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. Patients are advised to check their individual insurance policies before their first appointment to confirm specific requirements.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Absolutely! Home exercises are a vital part of your rehabilitation journey and empower you to take an active role in your recovery process. Your Physiothérapeute will carefully select and teach you exercises specific to your needs. These exercises help to reinforce what's done in the clinic, manage your condition effectively, and ensure you continue progressing towards your goals even when you're not in a session.

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

Generally, physiotherapy services provided in private clinics are not covered by RAMQ. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Some care received in public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered, but coverage for private outpatient physiotherapy is limited. It is recommended to verify eligibility directly with RAMQ and consult your private insurance plan for coverage details.

What types of conditions do Physiothérapeutes at CIUSSSCN treat?

Physiothérapeutes at CIUSSSCN treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. This includes issues like back and neck pain, joint problems such as arthritis or post-surgical recovery, sports injuries, nerve pain, and more. They also specialize in Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation, Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, and other specialized services to help you regain function and reduce pain.

What is the difference between a Physiothérapeute (Physiotherapist) and a Technologue en physiothérapie?

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed a master's level university education, allowing them to assess, diagnose, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. They can perform advanced procedures if qualified. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma (DEC) and focuses on implementing treatment plans, assisting with exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress under supervision of a physiotherapist or physician.

CIUSSSCN
2400, Avenue d'Estimauville
Québec, QC G1E 7G9

Phone: (418) 641-2572

Mauricio Castillo 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.