Megan Silva – Physiotherapist | Gatineau, QC

Megan Silva is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at CISSS de L'Outaouais - Hôpital de Hull in Gatineau, QC. Megan is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). She specializes in addressing a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional conditions, ensuring each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs. Megan’s approach emphasizes empathetic listening, thorough assessment, and evidence-based interventions to help patients regain their mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life.
Megan's role involves assisting individuals of all ages—adults and seniors—in recovering from injuries, managing chronic conditions, and enhancing their functional capacity. Her practice encompasses the treatment of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament ailments, ranging from acute sprains and strains to long-term arthritis care and post-surgical rehabilitation. She also provides specialized care for neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s Disease. Megan aims to empower her patients through education, self-management strategies, and proactive physiotherapy interventions to promote long-term wellness and independence.
With a solid educational background and clinical experience, Megan completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has continually developed her expertise through ongoing professional development. She has cultivated particular interests in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Neurological Physiotherapy, ensuring she stays current with the latest evidence-based practices. Megan’s practice philosophy is rooted in promoting preventative care and fostering a collaborative environment where patients actively participate in their treatment planning. She is fluent in French, English, and Portuguese, which enables her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population and provide compassionate care in their preferred language.

Megan Silva 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): Knee problems that limit your ability to stay active, perform daily tasks, or enjoy your hobbies, for which physiotherapy offers effective solutions.
• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Aching, burning, sharp pain, or a 'pins and needles' sensation in the wrist, thumb, or hand region, sometimes waking you at night.
• Muscle Strains and Tears: Common injuries in active individuals, athletes, or resulting from accidents, leading to localized pain, swelling, bruising, and weakness in the affected muscle (e.g., hamstring, calf, quadriceps, groin, rotator cuff).

Back Neck Pain

• 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.
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Symptoms resulting from a whiplash injury, which can vary in severity (WAD Grades I-III) and duration, requiring a comprehensive physiotherapy approach for recovery.
• Postural Back/Neck Pain: A common cause of persistent back and neck pain due to the cumulative strain of prolonged sitting, standing, or performing tasks in non-ideal positions.
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Pain, pins and needles, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg resulting from irritation or compression of a spinal nerve, often managed effectively with physiotherapy techniques like McKenzie method or neural mobilization.

Peripheral Nerve

• Peripheral Neuropathy (e.g., Diabetic, Chemotherapy-Induced, Idiopathic): Improving safety, function, and quality of life for those with impaired sensation or strength due to various types of peripheral neuropathy.
• Nerve Entrapments / Compressions (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Sciatica, Meralgia Paresthetica): Addressing conditions affecting nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, aiming to relieve pressure on the nerve, reduce inflammation, restore normal nerve function, and alleviate symptoms.

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

• Concussion / Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Management & Rehabilitation: A structured and individualized rehabilitation approach to help you navigate your recovery after a concussion, promoting symptom resolution and safe resumption of activities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Balance Training & Falls Prevention Programs: Comprehensive assessment of your fall risk factors with individualized interventions, including balance exercises, strength training, gait re-training, and home safety advice to help you prevent falls.
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: A complete assessment of your musculoskeletal system to pinpoint issues, set clear rehabilitation goals, and get you started on the path to recovery.
• Neurological Rehabilitation (e.g., Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury): Comprehensive physiotherapy programs designed to maximize quality of life and functional abilities for individuals with conditions like stroke (CVA), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, traumatic or acquired brain injury (TBI/ABI), or incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI).

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

• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of trouble with everyday tasks because of pain or weakness in my hands or grip? Megan works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of enjoying cycling or swimming regularly without pain or limitation. This might involve specific rehabilitation techniques, hands-on care, and a home program, all aimed at helping you confidently resume important activities, such as swimming laps at the pool for fitness and relaxation.
• Through personalized physiotherapy at Megan's clinic, common concerns like trouble with a constantly stiff and sore neck, making turning my head a pain are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of a renewed sense of vitality and enthusiasm for daily activities. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like attending concerts or theatre shows and sitting comfortably throughout.
• Patients often come to Megan feeling defeated by recovering from a painful and limiting work-related injury (WCB/CNESST/WorkSafe claim). With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving moving more freely and with greater agility than they have in years and resuming comfortably cooking and meal prepping for your family becomes a realistic and attainable goal.

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

Megan's practice is situated at the CISSS de L'Outaouais - Hôpital de Hull, located in the Hull Sector West neighborhood of Gatineau, QC. The clinic is conveniently positioned within a well-known public healthcare facility, making it easily accessible for patients in the region. It is situated near the Commercial Corridor of Gatineau and is well served by the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO), including the Rapibus BRT system. This strategic location ensures that patients can reach the clinic with ease, whether they are coming from nearby neighborhoods or surrounding areas. 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?

Patients in Quebec can typically access physiotherapy services directly without a physician’s referral, a process known as direct access. However, it is important to check with your private or extended health insurance provider, as some plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. While a referral is not legally necessary to see Megan, verifying your insurance requirements beforehand can ensure coverage for your sessions.

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

Generally, physiotherapy services in private clinics are not covered by RAMQ in Quebec. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Certain services received directly in a public hospital or through specific programs at CLSCs may be covered. It is recommended to verify your eligibility with RAMQ and consult your private insurance plan for coverage details.

What types of conditions do Physiothérapeutes at CISSS de L'Outaouais - Hôpital de Hull treat?

Megan’s physiotherapists treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. This includes issues such as back and neck pain, joint problems, sports injuries, nerve pain, post-pneumonia respiratory recovery, and neurological conditions like stroke, MS, and Parkinson’s disease. Treatments often involve manual therapy, exercise prescription, patient education, and individualized rehabilitation programs to help patients achieve their functional goals.

What is CISSS de L'Outaouais - Hôpital de Hull's appointment cancellation policy?

We understand that schedules can change unexpectedly. To ensure we can accommodate all our patients efficiently, we kindly request at least 24 hours' notice (or one business day) for any appointment cancellations or rescheduling. This allows us to offer the time slot to other patients who may be waiting for care. A fee may be charged for late cancellations or missed appointments without sufficient notice. Please contact our clinic as soon as possible if you need to make any changes to your appointment.

CISSS de L'Outaouais - Hôpital de Hull
116, Boulevard Lionel-Émond
Gatineau, QC J8Y 1W7

Phone: (819) 966-6200

Megan Silva 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.