About
Nadine Blaney is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale in Québec, QC, Nadine is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Nadine’s role involves 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. Nadine assists individuals in recovering function, improving mobility, managing symptoms, and enhancing quality of life after neurological events or conditions such as stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson's Disease. Nadine serves a diverse range of patients, tailoring her approach to meet their unique needs and goals, ensuring each person receives compassionate and effective physiotherapy care.
With a solid educational foundation and extensive clinical experience, Nadine Blaney completed her degree in Physiotherapy with a focus on evidence-based practices. She has developed particular expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, helping patients recover from injuries and surgeries, as well as in Neurological Physiotherapy, supporting those with neurological conditions to regain independence and improve their quality of life. Nadine is dedicated to continuous professional development, regularly updating her skills to incorporate the latest advancements in physiotherapy techniques and approaches. Her commitment to excellence ensures her patients receive the highest standard of care in a supportive and empathetic environment.
Nadine’s practice philosophy is built on a collaborative approach, working closely with each patient to achieve their movement and functional goals. She emphasizes evidence-based practice and lifelong learning to offer effective and safe treatments. Nadine actively involves her patients in their treatment planning, encouraging open communication and shared decision-making. Fluent in both English and French, Nadine ensures clear and compassionate communication, fostering a trusting therapeutic relationship that empowers her patients on their journey toward recovery and improved well-being.
Nadine Blaney provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
Post Surgical
- Post-Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Stabilization, Replacement): Comprehensive shoulder rehabilitation after surgical intervention, following surgeon-specific protocols, to ensure optimal healing, manage pain and swelling, and restore your arm's functional capacity.
- Post-Knee Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Knee Arthroplasty - TKA/PKA): Specialized physiotherapy after knee joint replacement surgery to help you regain independence, optimize your surgical outcome, and return to desired daily activities and hobbies.
- Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): Restoring spinal function, core stability, and body mechanics post-operatively, ensuring a safe progression back to work, hobbies, and an active lifestyle.
Back & Neck Pain
- 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.
- 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: Symptoms of nerve compression originating from the spine, such as a 'slipped disc' or 'pinched nerve', causing radiating pain, altered sensation, or muscle weakness in a limb.
- Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Post-traumatic neck pain, restricted movement, and associated issues common after car accidents, which benefit from early and appropriate physiotherapy intervention.
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): Alleviating symptoms and improving function for individuals with entrapped nerves through conservative physiotherapy management, helping to avoid more invasive interventions.
This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Nadine can assess your needs.
- Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Customized strength training to address specific weaknesses identified in your assessment, helping to correct imbalances, improve movement efficiency, and achieve your physical objectives.
- Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Targeted exercises focused on strengthening the deep abdominal, back, pelvic floor, and diaphragm muscles to provide better support for your spine, improve posture, enhance balance, and increase movement efficiency.
- Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Customized exercise plans designed to help you recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, improve physical performance, and achieve your functional goals safely and effectively.
- 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.
- Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Personalized programs incorporating various stretching techniques (e.g., static, dynamic, PNF) to alleviate stiffness, increase tissue extensibility, and promote better posture.
- Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.
Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Nadine. 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 CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Nadine frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- When trouble performing repetitive tasks at work without pain is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing working on detailed woodworking projects in your shop without hand pain, physiotherapy with Nadine can help you work towards developing better body awareness and understanding of healthy movement patterns. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.
- For those whose feeling like my posture is hunched or rounded, causing discomfort has made getting on and off the floor with ease seem like a distant memory, Nadine's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward restored joint function, leading to smoother and more coordinated movements. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to getting on and off the floor with ease with greater comfort and renewed confidence.
- Struggling with the frustration of feeling like my joints are just 'wearing out' and getting harder to move? Nadine develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving a smooth and confident transition back to their work duties. This is key to helping you get back to doing getting back to cycling for leisure or commuting with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Nadine, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.
Nadine practices at the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, situated in a central Québec neighborhood of Québec. The clinic is located within a public healthcare facility that is easily accessible and well-integrated with local community services and pharmacies. It is conveniently reachable via multiple public transit routes, making it straightforward for patients to attend their appointments. 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.
- Is there parking available at or near CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale?
- Yes, there is ample free patient parking available directly in front of and beside our building. Look for the designated patient spots.
- Is physiotherapy covered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?
- In Quebec, physiotherapy provided in private clinics is generally not covered by RAMQ. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or use private insurance. Care received within public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered under specific conditions. It is advisable to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and consult your private insurance plan for coverage specifics.
- What is the difference between a Physiotherapist (Physiothérapeute) and a Physiotherapy Technologist (Technologue en physiothérapie) in Quebec?
- A Physiothérapeute in Quebec holds a university master’s degree and is authorized to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, and create treatment plans. They are autonomous healthcare professionals. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments and guiding exercises but does not diagnose or establish treatment plans independently. Both are regulated by the OPPQ.
- Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiothérapeute in QC?
- Patients in Quebec 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 recommended to check the requirements of your insurance plan prior to your first appointment.
CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale
2400, Avenue d'Estimauville, 4e étage
Québec, QC G1E 7G9
Phone: (418) 663-1742
Nadine Blaney 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.