Thérèse Bourque – Physiotherapist | Mont-Tremblant, QC

Thérèse Bourque is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at Physio Mont-Tremblant in Mont-Tremblant, QC. Thérèse is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). Her practice focuses on addressing a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament conditions. This includes everything from acute injuries such as sprains and strains to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. Thérèse offers specialized assessment and treatment for dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders caused by inner ear or central vestibular system issues, aiming to reduce symptoms, improve stability, and decrease fall risk.

Thérèse completed her degree in Physiothérapie and has accumulated extensive clinical experience, fostering a strong dedication to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practices. She has developed particular expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as well as Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation, enabling her to tailor treatments to meet the unique needs of her patients. Her approach emphasizes a collaborative and patient-centered philosophy, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting to optimize outcomes.

Fluent in both English and French, Thérèse values clear communication and strives to create a welcoming environment for all her patients. Her goal is to help adult patients regain their mobility, reduce pain, and achieve their functional goals through personalized, effective physiotherapy interventions.

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

Common Msk

• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Disorders affecting hand and wrist function, making daily tasks such as gripping objects, typing, writing, or fine motor activities difficult and painful.
• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Pain, weakness, or restricted movement in the shoulder joint, often experienced with overhead activities, lifting, reaching behind your back, or sleeping on the affected side.
• 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.

Joint Pain

• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Persistent tendon pain that can interfere with your sports, work, or daily activities, often requiring specific loading programs and advice from a physiotherapist for effective management.
• Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): Joint pain, aching, and functional limitation due to the progressive loss of cartilage, which physiotherapy can help manage through exercise, education, and pain relief strategies.

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: Symptoms like 'neurogenic claudication' – leg pain, cramping, or heaviness with walking or prolonged standing that typically eases with rest or bending forward (flexion).

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

• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: The application of high-frequency sound waves by your Physiothérapeute 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.
• 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 Physiothérapeute.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: Superficial heat application carefully monitored by your therapist to promote relaxation, pain relief, and enhance the effectiveness of other treatments.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: A non-invasive electrotherapy modality aimed at reducing pain, muscle guarding, or swelling, and sometimes used for muscle strengthening, as part of your physiotherapy treatment.
• Geriatric Physiotherapy & Seniors' Health: Helping older adults stay active, mobile, independent, and confident in their physical abilities through compassionate and evidence-based physiotherapy.
• Rehabilitation for Age-Related Deconditioning & Loss of Autonomy: Rehabilitation focused on reversing the effects of deconditioning, combating frailty, and restoring autonomy for seniors, enabling them to live more fully.

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

• The path to recovery from difficulty coordinating my movements, feeling clumsy and achieving waking up feeling more refreshed with considerably less pain and stiffness for playing a full game of recreational hockey with your friends often starts with expert guidance. Thérèse, a skilled physiotherapist, provides just that.
• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of post-operative stiffness and weakness that’s slowing down my recovery? Thérèse works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of improved balance and coordination, leading to safer and more confident mobility in seniors. This might involve specific rehabilitation techniques, hands-on care, and a home program, all aimed at helping you confidently resume important activities, such as enduring your daily commute, whether driving or on public transit, without stiffness.
• Patients struggling with persistent dizziness that isn’t a spinning vertigo but makes me feel unsteady can find dedicated and compassionate support from Thérèse. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving enhanced recovery from post-surgical procedures with fewer complications, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as attending and enjoying your children’s or grandchildren’s sporting events.

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

Thérèse practices at Physio Mont-Tremblant, situated in a modern clinic located in the central Mont-Tremblant neighborhood of Mont-Tremblant, QC. The facility is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive care. The clinic is accessible via multiple local public transit routes, ensuring convenient transportation options for all. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

What should I expect during my first physiotherapy appointment?

Your initial physiotherapy appointment is a comprehensive assessment. Your Physiothérapeute will start by discussing your medical history, the details of your current symptoms or injury, your concerns, and what you hope to achieve with physiotherapy (your functional goals). This is followed by a thorough physical examination, which may include evaluating your range of motion, strength, posture, balance, and specific movement patterns, as well as performing special tests relevant to your condition. Based on these findings, your therapist will provide a clinical impression or diagnosis, discuss a personalized treatment plan with you, and often begin some initial treatment or provide education and a home exercise program to get you started.

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

In Quebec, a Physiothérapeute (Physiotherapist) holds a university master’s degree in physiotherapy. They are autonomous healthcare professionals authorized to perform patient assessments, establish a physiotherapy diagnosis, create and modify treatment plans, and apply a wide range of therapeutic interventions. This includes certain restricted activities if they hold the specific attestations (e.g., spinal manipulations, specific needle-based therapies). A Technologue en physiothérapie (Physiotherapy Technologist or Phys. T.) holds a college-level (CEGEP) diploma in physiotherapy technology. They work under the supervision of, or based on a treatment plan established by, a physiotherapist or a physician. Technologists apply prescribed treatment modalities, guide patients through exercises, monitor progress, and adapt interventions within the established plan, but they do not diagnose or independently create treatment plans. Both professions are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

What types of conditions do Physiothérapeutes at Physio Mont-Tremblant treat?

Thérèse and her team treat 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 including CNESST / WCB / WorkSafe claims, and nerve pain. They also have specialized skills in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation. Treatments often involve Therapeutic Ultrasound Application, Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES), and patient education to help you achieve your functional goals.

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

To ensure a smooth and productive first visit, consider bringing your health card, any referral letters from your doctor if applicable, results or reports of relevant imaging tests, a list of current medications, and your extended health benefits information (insurance card/policy number) for direct billing. Wearing comfortable clothes is also recommended.

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

In general, RAMQ does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Some care within public hospitals or CLSC may be covered if specific criteria are met. It’s important to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and check your private insurance plans for coverage options.

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

In Quebec, patients can generally access 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’s advisable to check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be an ordeal of pain. While some discomfort or a stretching sensation may occur as you work to regain movement or strength, especially in initial stages, it is rarely painful in a harmful way. Thérèse will guide you through each step, adjusting treatments to your comfort and tolerance, ensuring the experience is positive and aimed at making you feel better, not worse.

Physio Mont-Tremblant
582, Rue de Saint-Jovite
Mont-Tremblant, QC J8E 2Z9

Phone: (819) 717-3382 | Website: physiomt.com

Thérèse Bourque 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.