Myriam Pelletier

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

Vestibular Balance

• General Balance Deficits and Increased Fall Risk: Physiotherapy aimed at improving your balance, coordination, lower limb strength, reaction time, and confidence to reduce your risk of falling and enhance safe mobility in your home and community.
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A common cause of vertigo that is highly treatable with specific physiotherapy maneuvers, such as the Epley maneuver or Semont maneuver, designed to reposition the displaced inner ear crystals.
• 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.

Back Neck Pain

• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Muscular pain, trigger points, and tension headaches resulting from habitual poor posture, which can be addressed with postural re-education, exercises, and ergonomic advice.
• 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.
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Sharp, shooting, electric-like, or burning pain that travels along the path of a nerve due to issues with intervertebral discs or other spinal structures.

Common Msk

• Musculoskeletal Injuries (General - Tendinitis, Bursitis, Capsulitis, Sprains, Strains): A broad term for common injuries affecting muscles, tendons (tendinitis/tendinopathy), ligaments (sprains), joint capsules (capsulitis), and bursae (bursitis), leading to pain, inflammation, and functional limitations.
• Neck Pain and Stiffness: Neck problems that interfere with your sleep quality, ability to work comfortably (especially at a desk), or perform everyday tasks without pain.
• 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: Injury to muscle tissue that limits your strength, range of motion, and ability to perform specific movements or activities, requiring careful rehabilitation.

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

• Postural Assessment and Correction: Helping you understand how your posture impacts your musculoskeletal health and providing you with tools for lasting postural improvement and pain relief.
• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Empowering you with a clear understanding of your condition, its causes, and practical tools for effective self-management and lasting relief.
• Balance Training & Falls Prevention Programs: Targeted exercises and strategies designed by your Physiotherapist to improve your stability, coordination, lower limb strength, and body awareness (proprioception), thereby reducing your risk of falls, particularly beneficial for older adults or individuals with balance impairments.
• Functional Movement Screening (FMS™/SFMA™ if certified): Assessing your fundamental movement patterns to identify limitations, asymmetries, and potential risk factors for injury or re-injury.
• Concussion / Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Management & Rehabilitation: Baseline concussion testing (if offered by the clinic/practitioner) and evidence-based post-injury management to ensure a safe and effective recovery from mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI).
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: An in-depth examination to fully understand your specific condition, allowing your Physiotherapist to create an effective and personalized rehabilitation plan.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Myriam. 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 de physiothérapie de la Cote Sud Inc., physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Myriam frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Myriam believes that everyone deserves to move well and feel their best. If pain and difficulty with overhead movements like reaching into a cupboard is hindering your ability to getting back to cycling for leisure or commuting, a personalized plan focusing on a noticeable reduction in daily discomfort, making everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable can make all the difference.
• Discover how physiotherapy with Myriam can help you move beyond post-operative stiffness and weakness that's slowing down your recovery. The focus is on a better understanding of ergonomics for your work and home environment, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as maintaining your balance and stability while walking on uneven ground or trails.
• For those whose shoulder pain that makes simple things like lifting their arm or reaching overhead difficult has made using garden tools effectively and without pain seem like a distant memory, Myriam's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward running their usual distance comfortably and with improved form. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to using garden tools effectively and without pain with greater comfort and renewed confidence.

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

Myriam practices at Clinique de physiothérapie de la Cote Sud Inc., situated in a modern clinic centrally located in the La Pocatière neighborhood of La Pocatière. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive care in one place. The facility is accessible via local public transit routes, ensuring that mobility challenges are minimized. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

The number of physiotherapy sessions required varies greatly from person to person. It depends on several factors, including the nature and severity of your condition, how long you've had the issue (acute vs. chronic), your individual treatment goals, your body's unique response to therapy, and how consistently you are able to follow your prescribed home exercise program and self-management advice. Your Physiothérapeute will discuss a proposed treatment frequency and estimated duration after your initial assessment and will continually re-evaluate your progress with you.

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, while a referral is not legally required to initiate physiotherapy, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement. It is advisable to check your insurance policy before your first appointment to understand any specific requirements.

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

Generally, RAMQ does not cover physiotherapy services performed in private clinics. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Care received in public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered if meeting specific criteria. It is recommended to verify your eligibility with RAMQ and consult your private insurance for coverage details.

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

A Physiothérapeute holds a university master's degree and is authorized to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, and create treatment plans independently. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments and guiding exercises without diagnosing or independently planning care. Both are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

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

Many private insurance plans offer full or partial coverage for physiotherapy services. It is recommended to contact your insurer before your first appointment to understand your coverage limits, co-payments, and whether a referral is necessary. If your plan allows, our clinic can often bill your insurance directly, reducing upfront costs. Otherwise, you will receive an official receipt to submit for reimbursement.

What is Clinique de physiothérapie de la Cote Sud Inc.'s appointment cancellation policy?

We kindly request at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations or missed appointments without sufficient notice may incur a fee, typically a percentage of the service cost. Please contact the clinic as soon as possible if you need to change an appointment.

What types of conditions do Physiothérapeutes at Clinique de physiothérapie de la Cote Sud Inc. treat?

Myriam treats a wide range 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, nerve pain, and neurological conditions like stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease. Treatment may involve manual therapy, exercises, patient education, and postural correction tailored to each individual.

Clinique de physiothérapie de la Cote Sud Inc.
401, Rue de l'Hôpital
La Pocatière, QC G0R 1Z0

Phone: (418) 856-2122

Myriam Pelletier 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.