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About Noémie
Noémie Tremblay is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at PCN Lévis in Lévis, QC. She is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). Noémie’s approach emphasizes personalized treatment strategies tailored to each individual's unique needs, especially focusing on performance enhancement and athletic rehabilitation.
Specializing in the assessment, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, Noémie’s expertise is geared toward helping athletes of all levels—from recreational enthusiasts to elite competitors—return to their sport safely, optimize their performance, and prevent future injuries. Her care encompasses a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament issues, along with managing both acute injuries like sprains and strains, and chronic conditions such as arthritis and post-operative recovery.
With a solid educational background and extensive clinical experience, Noémie completed her degree in Physiotherapy and continuously updates her skills through ongoing professional development. She has developed a particular interest and expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, as well as Sports Physiotherapy. Her practice philosophy centers on promoting preventative care and long-term wellness for her patients in the Lévis community. Noémie is fluent in French, ensuring clear communication and personalized care for her diverse clientele.
Common Conditions Noémie Tremblay Addresses
Noémie Tremblay provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
Sports Injury
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee / Anterior Knee Pain): Dull, aching pain in the front of the knee, often related to issues with the alignment and movement of the patella within the femoral groove.
- Ligament Sprains (e.g., ACL, MCL, PCL, Ankle Ligaments): Stretching or tearing of ligaments (the strong, fibrous bands that connect bones to each other at joints) due to sudden force, twisting, overstretching, or impact. Common in sports involving jumping, cutting, pivoting, or collisions. Examples include ACL/MCL tears in the knee or common ankle sprains.
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome): Dull or aching pain in the front or inner part of the shin that can become sharp with activity, often felt during or after exercise.
Concussion
- Concussion / Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) & Post-Concussion Syndrome: A brain injury caused by a direct or indirect blow to the head, resulting in a range of symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, visual disturbances, cognitive difficulties (e.g., 'brain fog', memory issues), fatigue, and emotional changes. Post-Concussion Syndrome refers to symptoms persisting beyond the typical recovery window.
Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Physiotherapy for ankylosing spondylitis focuses on maintaining spinal mobility and flexibility (especially extension), improving posture, strengthening core and back muscles, managing pain, and providing education on self-management and regular exercise.
- Gout (Management of Musculoskeletal Impairments): Helping you regain mobility, reduce discomfort, and improve function in affected joints after a gout episode, as part of your overall gout management plan.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: Tailored exercise programs (including range of motion, strengthening, and low-impact aerobic exercises), pain relief modalities, and education on joint protection techniques and energy conservation for individuals with RA or similar conditions.
- Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Individualized exercise programs and pain management strategies tailored for psoriatic arthritis to help reduce symptoms and improve your quality of life.
This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Noémie can assess your needs.
Noémie Tremblay's Physiotherapy Services
- Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: Using therapeutic ultrasound as an adjunct treatment to help reduce pain, decrease inflammation, break down scar tissue, and accelerate the repair of injured soft tissues.
- Therapeutic & Athletic Taping (e.g., Kinesio, McConnell, Rigid): Taping strategies implemented by your Physiothérapeute to aid in injury management, provide stability during activity, offload sensitive tissues, and promote optimal biomechanics.
- Custom Foot Orthotic Assessment & Prescription (if offered/certified): Comprehensive evaluation by a qualified Physiothérapeute of your foot mechanics, lower limb alignment, and gait pattern to determine the need for custom-made foot orthotics.
- Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: The use of specific electrical stimulation devices (IFC or TENS) by your Physiothérapeute to provide pain relief, reduce muscle spasm, decrease swelling, or promote muscle activation and re-education.
- Orthopedic Bracing & Support Consultation/Fitting: Helping you choose and correctly use the best brace or support for your specific needs, ensuring proper fit and optimal benefit for your condition.
- Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Employing different types of electrotherapy to support your rehabilitation goals, including promoting tissue healing or improving motor control.
Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Noémie. 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).
Achieving Your Goals with Physiotherapy
At PCN Lévis, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Noémie frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:
- When dealing with ongoing pain and stiffness after a car accident, like whiplash is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing getting back to your regular, consistent gym workouts, physiotherapy with Noémie can help you work towards being able to play actively with their children or grandchildren again. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.
- If trying to get back to my best after a frustrating sports injury is preventing you from fully enjoying taking energetic, long walks with your dog every day, Noémie offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining feeling more stable and confident on their feet, especially on uneven surfaces, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
- Discover how physiotherapy with Noémie can help you move beyond needing help to get moving again after a long period of illness or inactivity. The focus is on enjoying cycling or swimming regularly without pain or limitation, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as returning to dancing, whether it's ballet, salsa, or just for fun.
Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Noémie, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.
Clinic Location & Accessibility
Nos pratiques sont situées au sein de PCN Lévis, situé dans le centre de Lévis, dans le quartier Lauzon. La clinique privée se trouve à proximité du Parcours des Anses, une promenade en bord de l’eau populaire pour les activités de plein air et la détente. Facilement accessible via la Société de transport de Lévis (STLévis), notre clinique offre un accès pratique pour tous les patients. Notre établissement est entièrement accessible en fauteuil roulant. Le stationnement dans la rue ainsi que les parkings payants à proximité offrent des options pratiques pour les visiteurs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Physiotherapy
- What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?
- In physiotherapy, manual therapy encompasses a range of 'hands-on' interventions. Your Physiothérapeute may use these techniques to help reduce your pain, increase joint movement, relax tight muscles, or improve the mobility of your nerves. Common approaches include joint glides, sustained pressures, specific soft tissue massage, and, when indicated, joint manipulations. It's a key part of helping your body move better.
- What is the difference between a Physiotherapist (Physiothérapeute) and a Physiotherapy Technologist (Technologue en physiothérapie) in Quebec?
- A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed master's level university education, granting them the autonomy to assess patients, make a physiotherapy diagnosis, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. They can also perform certain advanced procedures if they have the required additional qualifications. A Technologue en physiothérapie, on the other hand, has a college diploma (DEC) focused on the technical application of physiotherapy treatments. They play a crucial role in delivering care by implementing treatment plans designed by a physiotherapist or physician, assisting patients with their exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress back to the supervising professional.
- Is there parking available at or near PCN Lévis?
- Oui, il y a un stationnement libre en ampleur disponible directement devant et à côté de notre bâtiment. Recherchez les places désignées pour les patients. Il y a aussi un stationnement payant dans un parc de stationnement public situé à un pâté de maisons à l’est de notre clinique. La zone est généralement bien desservie par le stationnement de rue et le stationnement payant dans les parkings publics voisins. Toujours vérifier la signalisation pour les limites de temps ou restrictions.
- What is PCN Lévis's appointment cancellation policy?
- Nous comprenons que les horaires peuvent changer de façon inattendue. Afin d'assurer une gestion efficace de la clinique, nous demandons un préavis d'au moins 24 heures (ou un jour ouvrable) pour toute annulation ou reprogrammation. Cela permet d'offrir le créneau à un autre patient en attente. Des frais pouvant aller jusqu'à 50 % du coût du service ou un montant fixe (par exemple, 50 $) peuvent être appliqués pour les annulations tardives ou les absences sans préavis suffisant. Veuillez nous contacter dès que possible si vous devez modifier votre rendez-vous.
- Is physiotherapy covered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?
- En général, la RAMQ ne couvre pas les services de physiothérapie effectués dans des cliniques privées. Cependant, certains services de physiothérapie dans le cadre d’un programme spécifique ou pour des cas particuliers, tels que la réadaptation post-hospitalisation ou pour certaines populations vulnérables, peuvent être partiellement ou totalement couverts. Il est fortement conseillé de vérifier votre admissibilité directement auprès de la RAMQ et de consulter votre régime d’assurance privé ou complémentaire, car plusieurs plans offrent une couverture significative pour les services en clinique privée.
- Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiothérapeute in QC?
- Les patients au Québec peuvent généralement consulter un Physiothérapeute directement, sans ordonnance médicale (accès direct). Cependant, certaines assurances privées ou complémentaires peuvent exiger une ordonnance pour le remboursement. Il est donc conseillé de vérifier auprès de votre assureur avant votre première consultation.
- Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?
- Le but principal de la physiothérapie est généralement de réduire la douleur et d’améliorer la fonction, et non de causer une douleur importante ou persistante. Certaines techniques d’évaluation ou traitements spécifiques, comme le travail en tissus profonds, la mobilisation articulaire ou certains exercices, peuvent causer une gêne temporaire ou une douleur légère. Cependant, votre Physiothérapeute travaillera toujours dans vos tolérances, communiquera clairement sur ce à quoi vous attendre et encouragera vos retours. Si vous ressentez une douleur importante ou inhabituelle, informez-le immédiatement pour ajuster le traitement.
Clinic Contact & Licensing Information
PCN Lévis
5700, Boulevard Étienne-Dallaire, bureau 180
Lévis, QC G6V 8R8
Phone: (418) 838-0121
Noémie Tremblay 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.