Mélanie Joly

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

Common Msk

• Musculoskeletal Injuries (General - Tendinitis, Bursitis, Capsulitis, Sprains, Strains): Acute or chronic pain originating from various musculoskeletal sources, such as a pulled muscle (strain), inflamed tendon, or irritated bursa.
• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Difficulty with activities like reaching for objects, dressing, personal care, or carrying items due to underlying shoulder issues, which physiotherapy can help diagnose and treat.
• Hip Pain (e.g., Bursitis, Muscle Strains, Labral Issues - conservative): Aching, sharp, or deep pain in the hip that may worsen with activity, specific movements, or even at rest.
• Knee Pain (e.g., Patellofemoral Syndrome, Meniscal Issues - conservative, Ligament Sprains): Pain, swelling, clicking, locking, or instability in or around the knee joint from various causes like ligament sprains (e.g., ACL, MCL), meniscal tears (managed conservatively), or patellofemoral (kneecap) pain.

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

• 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.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Guided stretching routines and flexibility exercises prescribed by your Physiotherapist, aimed at improving your range of motion, reducing muscle tightness or stiffness, and enhancing overall movement quality.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Structured physical activities and exercises aimed at helping you safely regain strength, stamina, and confidence in your body's abilities, tailored to your current level.
• 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.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: The application of high-frequency sound waves by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to promote deep tissue heating, increase local blood flow, reduce pain, and facilitate the healing process in soft tissues like muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
• 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.

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

• Patients often come to Mélanie feeling defeated by feeling generally stiff, achy, and less mobile than I used to be. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving less reliance on pain medication, trusting more in their body's ability to heal and function and resuming tackling home renovation and DIY projects with confidence becomes a realistic and attainable goal.
• Are you finding that feeling like my posture is hunched or rounded, causing discomfort stops you from enjoying participating in light recreational activities like bowling or mini-golf? Mélanie is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve successfully integrating safe movement strategies into their daily routines through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• It's truly rewarding for Mélanie to witness patients conquer an old ankle sprain that never seems to fully heal and still feels weak and experience a greater sense of body confidence and trust in their physical abilities. A tailored approach to physiotherapy, focusing on your specific needs, can make a significant difference in your ability to participate in attending concerts or theatre shows and sitting comfortably throughout again.

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

Mélanie's practice is located at CISSS Lanaudière - CLSC Saint-Jean-de-Matha, situated in the heart of the Saint-Jean-de-Matha neighborhood. This public sector healthcare facility offers a welcoming environment for patients seeking physiotherapy services. Conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, the clinic is easily accessible via multiple public transit routes, making it simple for patients to attend their appointments. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

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

In Quebec, RAMQ generally does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or rely on private insurance. Care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC may be covered if meeting specific criteria. It’s important to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and check your private health insurance plans for coverage options.

What are CISSS Lanaudière - CLSC Saint-Jean-de-Matha's operating hours?

Our clinic is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and some practitioners offer Saturday appointments from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Hours may vary by practitioner and day. Please call the clinic at (your contact number) or visit our website for the most current schedule and practitioner availability.

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

In Quebec, patients can generally access a Physiotherapy Technologist directly without a physician's referral, as part of the province’s direct access policy. 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 first appointment.

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

In Quebec, a Physiothérapeute holds a university master’s degree in physiotherapy, enabling them to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, and create treatment plans independently. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college-level diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, focusing on applying prescribed treatments, guiding exercises, and monitoring progress without diagnosing or establishing treatment plans. Both are regulated by the OPPQ.

Can physiotherapy help prevent injuries or recurring pain?

Yes, physiotherapy is effective in injury prevention and managing recurring pain. Mélanie can identify risk factors such as muscle imbalances or poor movement patterns and address them through targeted exercises, education, and ergonomic advice, helping you stay active and prevent future issues.

CISSS Lanaudière - CLSC Saint-Jean-de-Matha
895, Route Louis-Cyr
Saint-Jean-de-Matha, QC J0K 2S0

Phone: (450) 271-3963

Mélanie Joly 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.