Maxime Larivière – Physiotherapist | Amos, QC

Maxime Larivière is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at CISSS de L'Abitibi Témiscamingue - Pav. Hôtel-Dieu in Amos, QC, Maxime is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Maxime’s approach emphasizes understanding each patient’s unique needs, fostering a supportive environment where individuals feel empowered and involved in their recovery journey. With a compassionate outlook, Maxime ensures that every treatment plan is tailored to optimize healing, restore function, and improve overall well-being.

Maxime's physiotherapy practice encompasses addressing a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament conditions. This includes everything from acute injuries such as sprains and strains to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. Maxime also specializes in assisting individuals recovering from neurological events or conditions like stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson's Disease. Serving patients of all ages, from infants and young children through to adults and seniors, Maxime is dedicated to supporting the community’s health and mobility.

With a solid educational foundation and ongoing professional development, Maxime has developed skills and a particular interest in Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal, and Neurological Physiotherapy. Their practice philosophy centers on a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. Maxime promotes preventive care and long-term wellness through proactive physiotherapy, ensuring each patient receives evidence-based, compassionate, and effective care. Maxime is fluent in English and French, enabling clear communication and personalized support for a diverse patient population.

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

Peripheral Nerve

• Peripheral Neuropathy (e.g., Diabetic, Chemotherapy-Induced, Idiopathic): Management of symptoms such as pain (neuropathic pain), numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness, typically in the hands or feet, resulting from damage to peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord).
• Nerve Entrapments / Compressions (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Sciatica, Meralgia Paresthetica): Physiotherapy for common nerve compression syndromes, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist), Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (neck/shoulder), Sciatica (low back/buttock), or Meralgia Paresthetica (outer thigh). Treatment often includes manual therapy, nerve gliding exercises (neural mobilization), postural correction, ergonomic advice, and activity modification.

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): Exercises and advice to manage the impact of gout on your joints, improve mobility, and reduce the likelihood of long-term joint damage.
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Supportive physiotherapy for individuals with psoriatic arthritis, focusing on managing joint pain and swelling, maintaining range of motion and strength, improving function, and providing advice on activity modification and joint protection.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: Physiotherapy as an important part of a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis), helping to minimize disease impact and maximize quality of life.

Post Surgical

• Post-Hip Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Hip Arthroplasty - THA/PHA): Physiotherapy rehabilitation after total or partial hip replacement surgery, aimed at restoring mobility, strength, balance, and improving your gait pattern, allowing you to perform daily activities safely and effectively.
• 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.
• Post-Fracture Fixation Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., ORIF): A progressive rehabilitation program after surgery to fix a broken bone, helping you regain full use of your arm or leg and return to your normal activities.
• Post-Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Stabilization, Replacement): Restoring your ability to perform daily tasks, work, and recreational activities by addressing pain, stiffness, and weakness after your shoulder surgery.

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

• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): A common physiotherapy treatment for acute injuries, designed to help numb pain, decrease bleeding into the tissues, and minimize secondary hypoxic injury.
• 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.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Utilizing electrophysical agents as an adjunct to your physiotherapy treatments to aid recovery, improve muscle function, manage pain, or reduce swelling, tailored to your specific condition.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: LLLT or 'cold laser' therapy to stimulate your body's natural healing processes, provide pain relief, and improve function in conditions like tendinopathies, arthritis, or soft tissue injuries.
• 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: Using therapeutic ultrasound as an adjunct treatment to help reduce pain, decrease inflammation, break down scar tissue, and accelerate the repair of injured soft tissues.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Maxime. 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 CISSS de L'Abitibi Témiscamingue - Pav. Hôtel-Dieu, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Maxime frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• When recovering from a burn and needing help with scar mobility and movement is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing getting back to golfing 18 holes without your back acting up, physiotherapy with Maxime can help you work towards noticeable strength gains in their limbs, supporting more demanding tasks. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.
• Struggling with the frustration of an old ankle sprain that never seems to fully heal and still feels weak? Maxime develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving better managing flare-ups with personalized strategies and feeling more in control of their symptoms. This is key to helping you get back to doing getting back to your regular, consistent gym workouts with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• Patients struggling with feeling generally stiff, achy, and less mobile than I used to be can find dedicated and compassionate support from Maxime. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving building the necessary muscle support for their joints, reducing the risk of re-injury, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as reading a good book for hours without experiencing neck pain or headaches.

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

Maxime practices at the CISSS de L'Abitibi Témiscamingue - Pav. Hôtel-Dieu, situated in a central clinic within the Amos neighborhood of Amos. This public healthcare facility is conveniently located near various community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive healthcare. The clinic is accessible via local public transit routes, ensuring ease of travel for those using public transportation. 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?

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 also perform certain advanced procedures if they have the required additional qualifications. A Technologue en physiothérapie, on the other hand, has a college diploma (DEC) focused on the technical application of physiotherapy treatments. They play a crucial role in delivering care by implementing treatment plans designed by a physiotherapist or physician, assisting patients with their exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress back to the supervising professional.

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

Comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement is best for your physiotherapy appointment – think about what you might wear to a gym or for light exercise. If you're being treated for a lower-body issue (like hip or knee pain), shorts are very helpful. For upper-body issues (like shoulder or neck pain), a tank top or loose t-shirt is suitable so the Physiothérapeute can properly examine and treat the area.

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

In Quebec, physiotherapy services received in private clinics are generally not covered by RAMQ. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. However, care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC may be covered if meeting specific criteria. It is recommended to verify your insurance coverage and consult with RAMQ for details about your eligibility.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically see a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, known as direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check your insurance policy before your appointment.

How can I book an appointment at CISSS de L'Abitibi Témiscamingue - Pav. Hôtel-Dieu?

You can book an appointment by calling our clinic directly at (819) 732-3341 during our business hours. Many of our practitioners also offer the convenience of online booking through our website. Our friendly reception team will be happy to assist you in finding a suitable appointment time with the right physiotherapist for your needs.

CISSS de L'Abitibi Témiscamingue - Pav. Hôtel-Dieu
622, Rue 4e O
Amos, QC J9T 2S2

Phone: (819) 732-3341

Maxime Larivière 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.