Nancy Girard

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

Common Msk

• Knee Pain (e.g., Patellofemoral Syndrome, Meniscal Issues - conservative, Ligament Sprains): Common knee complaints that can affect your ability to walk, climb stairs, squat, run, or participate in sports, addressed through a tailored physiotherapy program.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): The application of cold packs, ice massage, or other cold modalities by your Physiotherapist to reduce swelling, inflammation, muscle spasm, and acute pain, particularly after an injury.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: A non-invasive light therapy used in physiotherapy to treat various musculoskeletal conditions, promote faster healing, reduce pain, and modulate inflammation without generating heat.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: Application of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) or Interferential Current (IFC) for managing acute or chronic pain conditions by modulating pain signals or promoting the release of endorphins.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Utilizing electrophysical agents as an adjunct to your physiotherapy treatments to aid recovery, improve muscle function, manage pain, or reduce swelling, tailored to your specific condition.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: Application of therapeutic heat to prepare tissues for exercise, manual therapy, or stretching, or to manage chronic muscle soreness and joint stiffness.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: A non-invasive physiotherapy modality that uses sound energy to stimulate cellular activity, enhance circulation, and support tissue recovery from injury or inflammation.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Nancy. 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 CSSS de la MRC de Coaticook (CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS), physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Nancy frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• If general muscle strains and pulls from overdoing it at the gym or in the garden is preventing you from fully enjoying performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and dexterity with ease, Nancy offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining getting back to hiking, running, or cycling pain-free and with renewed vigor, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
• Nancy believes that everyone deserves to move well and feel their best. If difficulty with fine motor skills like buttoning shirts or writing due to hand pain is hindering your ability to participating in water aerobics or other pool-based exercises, a personalized plan focusing on implementing practical strategies to avoid re-injury during work or daily life can make all the difference.
• When widespread muscle pain and fatigue that my doctor thinks might be fibromyalgia is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing simply being able to get through a workday without constant pain interruptions, physiotherapy with Nancy can help you work towards experiencing significant pain relief, allowing for a more comfortable daily life. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.

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

Nancy's practice is located within the CSSS de la MRC de Coaticook (CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS), situated centrally in the Coaticook neighborhood of Coaticook, QC. The clinic is part of a public healthcare facility that offers convenient access to community services and pharmacies. Easily reachable via local public transit routes, the clinic is designed to accommodate all patients comfortably. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

Does CSSS de la MRC de Coaticook (CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS) offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Yes, CSSS de la MRC de Coaticook (CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS) offers direct billing for most major private insurance companies such as Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross, etc. Please bring your insurance card and policy details to facilitate the process. It is recommended to verify with your insurer about coverage specifics and any documentation required. Patients are responsible for any portion not covered by their insurance.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Yes, a personalized home exercise program is a crucial and integral component of most physiotherapy treatment plans. Your Physiotherapy Technologist will prescribe specific exercises tailored to your condition, abilities, and goals. These exercises are designed to complement your in-clinic treatment, help you manage your symptoms effectively between sessions, accelerate your recovery, and empower you with tools for long-term self-management. Your active participation in your home program is key for optimal results.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically see a Physiotherapy Technologist directly without a physician’s referral, which is 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 insurer before your appointment to confirm their 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 use private insurance. Care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC might be covered if meeting specific criteria. It is important to verify your eligibility with RAMQ and review your private insurance plan, as coverage varies.

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 develop treatment plans independently. A Technologue en physiothérapie, on the other hand, holds a college diploma (CEGEP) and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed modalities, guiding exercises, and monitoring progress but does not diagnose or develop treatment plans independently.

CSSS de la MRC de Coaticook (CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS)
138, Rue Jeanne-Mance
Coaticook, QC J1A 1W3

Phone: (819) 849-9102

Nancy Girard 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.