Sandrine Lavoie-Pedneault

Sandrine Lavoie-Pedneault provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Common Msk

• Hip Pain (e.g., Bursitis, Muscle Strains, Labral Issues - conservative): Hip problems that interfere with your mobility, sleep, and daily comfort, which can be effectively managed with physiotherapy interventions.
• Musculoskeletal Injuries (General - Tendinitis, Bursitis, Capsulitis, Sprains, Strains): Common injuries related to physical activity, sports participation, accidental falls, or overuse from daily or work-related tasks.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Sandrine 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.
• 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.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: A carefully selected set of exercises specific to your condition and abilities, aimed at restoring function, reducing pain, improving movement, and preventing future issues.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: The application of high-frequency sound waves by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to promote deep tissue heating, increase local blood flow, reduce pain, and facilitate the healing process in soft tissues like muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Education and instruction on effective and safe stretching techniques to help you maintain or improve your body's flexibility and joint mobility.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Developing control, strength, and endurance in your core musculature for improved functional performance, pain reduction, and prevention of re-injury.

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

• The journey to improved circulation and tissue healing when faced with persistent needing help to get moving again after a long period of illness or inactivity is made smoother and more effective with Sandrine's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like getting back to your regular, consistent gym workouts.
• Are you finding that facial weakness or drooping on one side (like Bell's Palsy) stops you from enjoying safely meeting the lifting requirements at your workplace? Sandrine is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve reduced muscle tension and a feeling of greater physical ease through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• Struggling with the frustration of that 'pins and needles' feeling that won't go away? Sandrine develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving improved overall mobility, making it easier to navigate their home and community. This is key to helping you get back to doing managing shopping trips and carrying bags without excessive fatigue or pain with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.

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

Sandrine practices at Interphysio Jonquière, situated in a modern clinic located centrally in the Jonquière neighborhood of Jonquière, QC. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive care. The facility is well-connected via local public transit routes, ensuring efficient transportation options. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Essentially, physiotherapy helps you get moving and stay moving effectively and comfortably. Whether you're dealing with an acute injury, chronic pain, post-surgical recovery, or a condition affecting your physical abilities, your Physiotherapy Technologist will work with you. They’ll use their expertise in body mechanics, rehabilitation, and pain management to create a personalized treatment plan involving exercises, hands-on techniques, and practical advice to help you achieve your functional goals and live a more active, fulfilling life.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access a Physiotherapy Technologist directly without a physician's referral, a process known as direct access. However, while a referral is not legally required to initiate physiotherapy services, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider before your first appointment to confirm their specific requirements.

Is there anything specific I should bring to my first physiotherapy appointment?

It’s helpful to bring your health card, any referral letters from other healthcare providers if you were referred, and relevant medical test reports or images (X-rays, MRIs, etc.) related to your condition. If you have private insurance coverage for physiotherapy, please bring your insurance card or policy details for billing. Wearing comfortable attire that allows for easy movement during the assessment is also recommended.

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

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed a master's level university education, granting them the autonomy to assess patients, make diagnoses, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. They can perform advanced procedures if qualified. A Technologue en physiothérapie has a college diploma (DEC) focused on the technical application of physiotherapy treatments. They assist physiotherapists and physicians by implementing treatment plans, helping patients with exercises, applying modalities, and reporting progress to the supervising professional.

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

Generally, RAMQ does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Most patients pay out-of-pocket or rely on private insurance. Care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC may be covered if meeting specific criteria, but private outpatient physiotherapy is typically not subsidized. Patients should verify their eligibility with RAMQ and review their private insurance plans, as many offer substantial coverage for physiotherapy services in private clinics.

Interphysio Jonquière
3639, Boulevard Harvey, bureau 100
Jonquière, QC G7X 3B2

Phone: (418) 542-9994 | Website: interphysio.ca

Sandrine Lavoie-Pedneault 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.