Monazah El Dandachli – Physiotherapist | Saint-Eustache, QC

Monazah El Dandachli is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at Clinique Super Physio in Saint-Eustache, QC. She 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). Monazah’s approach focuses on addressing a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament conditions. Her expertise covers everything from acute injuries like sprains and strains to managing chronic pain, arthritis, and facilitating comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. She is passionate about assisting individuals in recovering function, improving mobility, managing symptoms, and enhancing their quality of life, including those recovering from neurological events such as stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson’s Disease.

With a solid educational background and clinical experience, Monazah El Dandachli completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has continuously pursued professional development to stay current with evidence-based practices. She has developed particular interests in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Neurological Physiotherapy, allowing her to tailor treatments to each patient’s specific needs. Her compassionate nature and dedication to ongoing learning ensure that her patients receive the most effective and personalized care possible.

Monazah’s practice philosophy emphasizes empowering patients through clear education about their conditions and providing practical self-management strategies to ensure lasting results. She promotes preventative care and long-term wellness within the Saint-Eustache community through proactive physiotherapy. Fluent in French, English, and Arabic, Monazah is committed to facilitating communication and understanding, ensuring her diverse patient base feels supported and confident throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Monazah El Dandachli provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Hand Wrist

• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Specialized physiotherapy for conditions affecting the intricate structures of the hand and wrist, such as fractures (e.g., Colles', scaphoid), tendon lacerations or ruptures (e.g., flexor/extensor tendon repairs), ligament sprains/tears (e.g., skier's thumb, TFCC injuries), repetitive strain injuries, or arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis). Includes both conservative management and post-operative rehabilitation.
• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Addressing the inflammation, pain, and restricted movement associated with stenosing tenosynovitis of the finger or thumb.

Post Surgical

• Post-Knee Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Knee Arthroplasty - TKA/PKA): A structured physiotherapy program to manage post-operative pain and swelling, improve knee flexibility and strength, and re-educate your gait pattern after a TKA or PKA.
• Post-Fracture Fixation Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., ORIF): Targeted physiotherapy to help you recover from operatively treated fractures, addressing common issues like joint stiffness, muscle weakness, swelling, pain, and functional limitations in the affected limb.
• Post-Hip Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Hip Arthroplasty - THA/PHA): A tailored physiotherapy program following hip joint replacement to optimize your recovery, manage pain, ensure adherence to any precautions, and facilitate a return to an active lifestyle.

Vestibular Balance

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Resolving the spinning sensations caused by BPPV quickly and effectively through targeted canalith repositioning techniques, often providing immediate relief.
• General Balance Deficits and Increased Fall Risk: Comprehensive balance assessment by a Physiotherapist to identify underlying causes of unsteadiness, followed by targeted exercise programs and strategies to help you stay steady on your feet.
• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD): A chronic functional dizziness disorder characterized by persistent sensations of dizziness, unsteadiness, or non-spinning vertigo (often lasting for 3 months or more), typically exacerbated by upright posture, active or passive motion, or exposure to complex or moving visual environments (e.g., busy supermarkets, scrolling on a screen). Often follows an acute vestibular event, medical illness, or period of psychological distress.

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

• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Hands-on physiotherapy focused on mobilizing restricted joints and soft tissues to promote healing, restore normal biomechanics, and alleviate pain.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): Active patient participation through guided, gentle muscle contractions to restore normal joint play, reduce muscle guarding, and improve tissue length.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Application of skilled soft tissue techniques to manage pain, stiffness, and improve function in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.
• 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.
• Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding): Specialized manual techniques aimed at restoring normal movement and function to peripheral nerves that may be compressed, adhered, or under tension.
• 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 Monazah. 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 Clinique Super Physio, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Monazah frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Through personalized physiotherapy at Monazah's clinic, common concerns like working on getting back to normal after a fracture or other surgery are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of enjoying cycling or swimming regularly without pain or limitation. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like attending your favorite yoga and pilates classes without limitation.
• Discover how physiotherapy with Monazah can help you move beyond awful foot pain first thing in the morning, like I'm walking on glass (plantar fasciitis). The focus is on improved performance in work-related physical demands, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as engaging in volunteer work that might have physical demands.
• Rediscover your ability to playing a few sets of tennis without shoulder pain without the constant burden of recovering from surgery to my hand or wrist. Monazah focuses on evidence-based treatment plans that lead to resuming gardening, hobbies, or household tasks without strain or discomfort, integrating various therapeutic techniques for optimal and lasting results.

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

Monazah practices at Clinique Super Physio, located in the heart of Saint-Eustache’s central neighborhood. This private clinic is conveniently situated near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access. The clinic is well-connected by public transit routes, ensuring accessible transportation options for everyone. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

Is there anything specific I should bring to my first physiotherapy appointment?

To make your first appointment as smooth and productive as possible, please consider bringing: your health card, any doctor's referral letter (if applicable), results or reports of any imaging tests (X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs) related to your current condition, a list of any medications you are currently taking, and your extended health benefits information (insurance card/policy number) for direct billing if available at our clinic. Wearing comfortable clothes is also a good idea.

I have private health insurance. How does that work with physiotherapy payments?

Many private health insurance plans offer full or partial coverage for registered physiotherapy services. We recommend you contact your insurance provider directly before your first appointment to understand the specifics of your plan. Key things to check are: your annual maximum for physiotherapy, any per-visit limits or co-payments, whether a doctor's referral is required for reimbursement, and if your plan allows for direct billing by the clinic. If our clinic offers direct billing and your plan allows it, we can often bill your insurer directly for the covered portion. You would then be responsible for any co-payment or remaining balance not covered by your plan at the time of service. Please bring your insurance card and all necessary policy details to your first appointment. If direct billing is not possible, we will provide you with an official receipt that you can submit to your insurer.

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

In Quebec, physiotherapy services in private clinics are generally not covered by RAMQ. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or rely on private insurance. However, care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC may be covered if specific criteria are met. For most outpatient physiotherapy services, private insurance is essential for coverage. It’s recommended to verify your eligibility for any public coverage directly with RAMQ and to review your private insurance plans for coverage details.

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, while a referral is not legally required to *consult* a Physiothérapeute, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. It’s advisable to check the requirements of your insurance plan before your appointment.

What types of conditions do Physiothérapeutes at Clinique Super Physio treat?

Monazah treats a broad spectrum 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 like tendinopathies and ligament sprains, nerve pain, and balance disorders. Her treatments often involve Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation), Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), and patient education to help you achieve your functional goals.

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

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec holds a university master’s degree in physiotherapy and is authorized to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, create treatment plans, and apply a wide range of interventions independently. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college-level diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments, guiding exercises, and monitoring progress without diagnosing or creating independent treatment plans. Both are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

What should I expect during my first physiotherapy appointment?

The initial session involves a detailed assessment where Monazah will review your medical history, discuss your concerns, and perform physical tests to evaluate movement, strength, and function. This helps in developing a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. You may also receive initial hands-on care and home exercise recommendations to start your recovery process.

Clinique Super Physio
105, 11e Avenue
Saint-Eustache, QC J7P 2R9

Phone: (514) 349-0318

Monazah El Dandachli 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.