Valérie Giroux – Physiotherapist | Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC

Valérie Giroux is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at ABC Clinique Santé Vaudreuil in Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC. Valérie 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 approach emphasizes understanding each patient's unique needs and working collaboratively to develop tailored treatment plans that promote recovery, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being.

With a focus on addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, Valérie specializes in managing issues related to muscles, joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Her expertise includes treating acute injuries such as sprains and strains, chronic pain conditions, arthritis management, and providing comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. Valérie's compassionate approach ensures her patients feel supported and empowered throughout their healing journey.

Valérie completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has accumulated valuable clinical experience. She is dedicated to continuous professional development, staying current with evidence-based practices to ensure her patients receive the most effective care. Valérie has developed particular interest and skills in orthopedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, making her a trusted resource for adult patients seeking to regain their strength, mobility, and independence.

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

Post Surgical

• Post-Fracture Fixation Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., ORIF): Helping you manage pain, improve scar mobility, and regain optimal strength and range of motion in a limb following fracture fixation surgery.
• Post-Hip Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Hip Arthroplasty - THA/PHA): A structured physiotherapy plan to help you recover full function, independence, and confidence in your new hip after replacement surgery.
• Post-Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Stabilization, Replacement): Restoring your ability to perform daily tasks, work, and recreational activities by addressing pain, stiffness, and weakness after your shoulder surgery.

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): 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.
• Muscle Strains and Tears: Common injuries in active individuals, athletes, or resulting from accidents, leading to localized pain, swelling, bruising, and weakness in the affected muscle (e.g., hamstring, calf, quadriceps, groin, rotator cuff).

Joint Pain

• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Pain, tenderness, swelling, and dysfunction in a tendon (the strong cords that attach muscles to bones) due to overuse, repetitive strain, injury, or degeneration. Common sites include the Achilles, patellar tendon (knee), rotator cuff (shoulder), or elbow (tennis/golfer's elbow).
• Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): Commonly known as 'wear-and-tear' arthritis, this condition affects various joints, often worsening with age, overuse, or previous injury, and can significantly impact daily function.

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

• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Development of a tailored therapeutic exercise program by your Physiotherapist, focused on your specific rehabilitation needs, strength goals, flexibility improvements, balance, and overall conditioning.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: Ultrasound therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, often used to prepare tissues for manual therapy or exercise, or to manage acute and chronic soft tissue injuries.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Progressive resistance training programs designed by your Physiotherapist to improve muscle performance, support joint health, and enhance functional capacity for daily life or sport.
• 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.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Graded exercise programs designed to improve your overall physical fitness, endurance, strength, and functional capacity, especially beneficial after illness, surgery, or periods of prolonged inactivity.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Targeted exercises focused on strengthening the deep abdominal, back, pelvic floor, and diaphragm muscles to provide better support for your spine, improve posture, enhance balance, and increase movement efficiency.

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

• When tendonitis pain flaring up in my shoulder, knee, elbow, or foot is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing attending your favorite yoga and pilates classes without limitation, physiotherapy with Valérie can help you work towards understanding how to prevent future flare-ups and manage their condition long-term. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.
• Struggling with the frustration of hip pain when I walk, climb stairs, or try to sleep on my side? Valérie develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving getting back to enjoying life's simple pleasures without physical limitations. This is key to helping you get back to participating in community events and social gatherings more actively with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• Are you finding that needing help to get moving again after a long period of illness or inactivity stops you from enjoying carrying a backpack or shoulder bag comfortably? Valérie is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve implementing practical strategies to avoid re-injury during work or daily life through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.

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

Valérie practices at ABC Clinique Santé Vaudreuil, situated in a modern clinic located in the heart of the Vaudreuil-Dorion community. The clinic's central location makes it easily accessible for residents and visitors alike. It is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it simple for patients to integrate their physiotherapy visits into their daily routines. The clinic is accessible via multiple public transit routes, ensuring that getting to your appointment is straightforward. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.