Monica Chan – Physiotherapist | Montréal, QC

Monica Chan is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Hôpital Shriners pour enfants du Canada in Montréal, QC, Monica is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. She specializes in addressing a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament conditions. This includes everything from acute injuries like sprains and strains, to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. Monica also provides specialized physiotherapy services for infants, children, and adolescents to address developmental delays, congenital conditions such as torticollis, orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, and to promote optimal motor function and participation.

With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, Monica has developed her skills through clinical experience and ongoing professional development. She has a particular interest in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as well as Pediatric Physiotherapy, ensuring that her approach is both comprehensive and tailored to each patient's unique needs. Her goal is to help her patients regain their strength, mobility, and confidence, enabling them to perform at their best in sports and daily activities.

Monica believes in a patient-centered, collaborative approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. She works closely with her patients to develop personalized strategies that optimize recovery and performance. Monica is fluent in English, French, and Cantonese, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse range of patients and their families.

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

Developmental

• Coordination Challenges / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) - Supportive Physiotherapy: Enhancing motor competence, body awareness, and confidence in children with coordination issues through fun and engaging physiotherapy activities tailored to their specific challenges and goals.

Post Surgical

• 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.
• Post-Fracture Fixation Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., ORIF): Physiotherapy aimed at restoring movement, strength, and function after surgical repair of broken bones (e.g., Open Reduction Internal Fixation - ORIF, intramedullary nailing), once the fracture site is sufficiently healed and cleared for rehabilitation by your surgeon.

Hand & Wrist

• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Physiotherapy to help you regain optimal use of your hand and wrist after an injury, surgery, or due to a chronic condition, enabling you to return to work, hobbies, and daily tasks.
• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Conservative physiotherapy management for trigger digit, which may include splinting to rest the tendon, specific tendon gliding exercises, activity modification advice, modalities to reduce inflammation, and education to prevent recurrence.

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

• Pediatric Physiotherapy (Infants, Children & Adolescents): Expert physiotherapy care for a wide range of pediatric physical challenges, promoting healthy movement and lifelong activity.
• Neurological Rehabilitation (e.g., Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury): Tailored exercises, hands-on techniques, and functional strategies to manage symptoms (e.g., spasticity, weakness, ataxia) and optimize function in various neurological conditions, promoting participation in daily life.
• Gait Analysis & Running/Walking Re-training: Evaluation of how you walk or run, with tailored advice from your Physiothérapeute on footwear, technique modifications, and exercises to improve your form and prevent injury.
• Sports Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention: Physiotherapy interventions aimed at helping you reach your athletic potential by addressing physical limitations, improving power and agility, and implementing evidence-based injury prevention strategies.
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation & Management: Specialized and progressive physiotherapy care for athletes of all levels, focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, sport-specific exercise, and safe, timely return-to-sport protocols.
• Congenital Muscular Torticollis & Plagiocephaly (Flat Head) Treatment: Specialized physiotherapy care to help your baby achieve a centered head position, full neck range of motion, and optimal head shape development.

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

• Many individuals seek help from Monica, their physiotherapist, when feeling unsteady on their feet or experiencing dizziness and balance problems starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve a return to intimacy without the fear of pain or discomfort, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like engaging in volunteer work that might have physical demands.
• Don't let widespread muscle pain and fatigue that my doctor thinks might be fibromyalgia dictate what you can and cannot do. Monica offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at getting back their independence with daily activities and personal care, helping you reclaim getting back to your regular, consistent gym workouts and enjoy a more functional life.
• Are you finding that wrist pain and tingling, possibly from carpal tunnel syndrome, especially at night stops you from enjoying attending concerts or theatre shows and sitting comfortably throughout? Monica is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve enjoying family vacations and outings with more energy and less pain through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.

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

Monica practices at the Hôpital Shriners pour enfants du Canada, situated within a modern clinic in the heart of Montréal's central neighborhood. This public healthcare facility is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive care. The clinic is well-connected via local public transit routes, ensuring straightforward travel for those using buses or metro services. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

The primary goal of physiotherapy is generally to reduce pain and improve function, not to cause significant or lasting pain. Some assessment techniques or specific treatments (like deep soft tissue work, joint mobilization, or certain exercises) might cause mild, temporary discomfort or soreness, especially if the tissues being treated are sensitive, inflamed, or very stiff. However, your Physiothérapeute will always work within your tolerance levels, communicate clearly about what to expect, and encourage open feedback. If you experience notable or unacceptable pain during treatment, please inform your therapist immediately so adjustments can be made to ensure your comfort.

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, a process known as direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider before your first appointment to confirm their specific requirements.

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. Coverage may be available if the care occurs within a public hospital or CLSC under certain conditions. It is recommended to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and consult your private insurance plan for coverage details.

Is there parking available at or near Hôpital Shriners pour enfants du Canada?

Yes, there is ample free patient parking available directly in front of and beside our building. Look for the designated patient spots. Additional metered street parking and paid public parkades are also available nearby. Please check local signage for restrictions and hours.

What is the difference between a Physiothérapeute and a Technologue en physiothérapie in Quebec?

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed a master's level university education, allowing them to assess patients, make diagnoses, and develop comprehensive treatment plans independently. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma (DEC) and assists by implementing treatment plans, helping with exercises, and applying modalities under supervision.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy involves hands-on techniques used by a Physiothérapeute to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. This includes joint mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, and neural mobilization, all aimed at reducing pain, restoring mobility, and improving tissue function.

Hôpital Shriners pour enfants du Canada
1003, Boulevard Décarie
Montréal, QC H4A 3J1

Phone: (514) 282-8550

Monica Chan 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.