Paul Lépine

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

Common Msk

• Musculoskeletal Injuries (General - Tendinitis, Bursitis, Capsulitis, Sprains, Strains): Damage to the body's movement system, including issues like joint inflammation, ligament tears, or muscle overstretching, often requiring physiotherapy for optimal recovery.
• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or stiffness in the wrist, hand, or fingers, often resulting from overuse, repetitive tasks, arthritis, or specific conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Discomfort felt around the shoulder blade, at the top of the shoulder, or radiating down the arm, making simple tasks challenging.
• Neck Pain and Stiffness: Discomfort, limited range of motion, and persistent tension in the cervical spine (neck), often related to posture, an injury, stress, or sleeping position.

Chronic Pain

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Supportive Care: Supportive physiotherapy as part of a multidisciplinary team approach for this complex and often debilitating chronic pain condition, which typically affects a limb after an injury or surgery and is characterized by severe pain, swelling, changes in skin temperature/color, and altered sensation or movement.
• Fibromyalgia: Helping you cope with and manage the multifaceted symptoms of fibromyalgia through tailored exercise, education, and self-care strategies, focusing on improving daily function and overall well-being.
• Persistent Post-Surgical Pain (Chronic): Ongoing pain that continues for more than 3-6 months after a surgical procedure, well beyond the expected healing period, and is not attributable to other causes like infection or implant failure.

Sports Injury

• 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.
• IT Band Syndrome (Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome): Sharp or burning pain on the outer side of the knee that often starts gradually and worsens with continued activity, sometimes radiating up the thigh or down the leg.

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

• Balance Training & Falls Prevention Programs: Specific training programs to enhance your sense of body position, improve your reaction times to unexpected balance disturbances, and build confidence in your ability to move safely in various environments.
• 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.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: The use of specific electrical stimulation devices (IFC or TENS) by your Physiotherapist to provide pain relief, reduce muscle spasm, decrease swelling, or promote muscle activation and re-education.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Application of various forms of electrical stimulation, such as Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for muscle strengthening and re-education, or Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to assist with movement, as prescribed by your Physiotherapist.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Paul. 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 Centre de Réadaptation de Joliette, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Paul frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Patients often come to Paul feeling defeated by that burning pain between my shoulder blades from too much computer work. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving less reliance on pain medication, trusting more in their body's ability to heal and function and resuming maintaining an upright posture while working on your computer for hours becomes a realistic and attainable goal.
• Paul believes that everyone deserves to move well and feel their best. If pain or weakness that's stopping me from enjoying my favorite hobbies is hindering your ability to safely meeting the lifting requirements at your workplace, a personalized plan focusing on a better understanding of ergonomics for their work and home environment can make all the difference.
• Many find that an awkward gait or limping when I walk significantly impacts their ability to cycling longer distances with your cycling club. Paul helps patients target a noticeable improvement in their gait and walking efficiency with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.

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

Located within the Centre de Réadaptation de Joliette, in the heart of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Paul’s practice is situated in a modern clinic in the central neighborhood of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies. This private facility is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive care. The clinic is accessible via local public transit routes, ensuring ease of travel for patients from the surrounding areas. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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

In Quebec, physiotherapy services in private clinics are generally not covered by RAMQ. Patients are usually responsible for payment unless they have private insurance that covers physiotherapy. Publicly funded physiotherapy is available in specific situations, such as post-hospitalization, for children, seniors, or through community clinics, but eligibility is limited. Patients should verify their coverage and private insurance options to determine reimbursement possibilities.

What types of conditions do Physiothérapeutes at Centre de Réadaptation de Joliette treat?

Paul 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 like post-hip replacement, nerve pain, and balance disorders. He also has expertise in Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation, Dry Needling, and acupuncture, addressing conditions such as dizziness, vertigo, and chronic pain. Treatments often involve balance training, manual therapy, therapeutic heat, and patient education to help achieve functional goals.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access physiotherapy services directly without a physician's referral, known as direct access. However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider regarding specific requirements before your appointment.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies depending on individual needs, condition severity, and progress. After an initial assessment, Paul will provide an estimate and work with you to develop a tailored treatment plan. Regular reviews ensure adjustments are made to optimize recovery and outcomes.

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, enabling autonomous practice, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and interventions. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma and works under supervision, applying prescribed treatments, guiding exercises, and monitoring progress without diagnosing or creating treatment plans independently. Both are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Centre de Réadaptation de Joliette
324, Boulevard Antonio-Barrette
Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, QC J6E 1G2

Phone: (450) 752-0745 | Website: www.readaptation-joliette.com

Paul Lépine 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.