Victoria Dupont – Physiotherapist | Magog, QC

Victoria Dupont is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at Clinique de physiothérapie Estrie (Membre du groupe Physio Extra) in Magog, 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). Victoria’s approach emphasizes a thorough assessment and individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, ensuring optimal recovery and function.

Victoria's expertise encompasses addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including issues involving muscles, joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Her scope of practice includes managing acute injuries such as sprains and strains, as well as chronic pain conditions, arthritis, and post-operative rehabilitation. She also provides specialized assessment and treatment for jaw pain (TMJ/TMD), orofacial pain, and various types of headaches with a musculoskeletal component, helping patients regain comfort and improve their quality of life.

With a solid educational background and clinical experience, Victoria completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has developed a particular interest in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, as well as TMJ, headache, and orofacial pain management. She is dedicated to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice, ensuring her patients benefit from the latest advancements in physiotherapy. Victoria is fluent in French and English, facilitating effective communication with diverse patient populations.

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

Tmj Headache

• Cervicogenic Headaches: Differentiating and effectively treating headaches that stem directly from problems in your neck joints or muscles.
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction / TMD: Specialized physiotherapy for jaw pain, difficulty opening your mouth wide, painful chewing, and other TMJ-related symptoms, often involving manual therapy, specific exercises, and postural education.
• Tension-Type Headaches: Physiotherapy for headaches caused by muscle tightness and trigger points in the neck, shoulders, scalp, and jaw muscles.

Post Surgical

• Post-Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Stabilization, Replacement): Comprehensive shoulder rehabilitation after surgical intervention, following surgeon-specific protocols, to ensure optimal healing, manage pain and swelling, and restore your arm's functional capacity.
• Post-Knee Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Knee Arthroplasty - TKA/PKA): Comprehensive post-operative recovery guidance following knee replacement, including exercises, manual therapy, and education to ensure you achieve your best possible function.
• Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): Supportive physiotherapy to aid your recovery and help you manage symptoms after back or neck surgery, focusing on education, safe movement strategies, and specific exercises.

Hand Wrist

• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Helping to alleviate the symptoms of a catching, locking, or painful finger/thumb through targeted physiotherapy interventions, potentially avoiding the need for injections or surgery in some cases.
• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Focused physiotherapy care for complex hand and wrist problems, often involving custom splinting or orthosis fabrication, manual therapy (joint and soft tissue mobilization), specific exercises to restore dexterity, strength, and range of motion, scar management, and sensory re-education.

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

• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Utilizing electrophysical agents as an adjunct to your physiotherapy treatments to aid recovery, improve muscle function, manage pain, or reduce swelling, tailored to your specific condition.
• 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.
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction / TMD Physiotherapy: Helping you find relief from jaw pain, improve your ability to eat and speak comfortably, and manage dysfunction related to your temporomandibular joint through targeted physiotherapy.
• 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.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: Utilizing targeted electrical currents to help alleviate pain, manage discomfort, and support healing in conjunction with other physiotherapy interventions.
• 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.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Victoria. 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 Clinique de physiothérapie Estrie (Membre du groupe Physio Extra), physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Victoria frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Struggling with the frustration of that nagging tennis elbow (or golfer's elbow) that flares up with activity? Victoria develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving learning specific exercises that provide ongoing relief and maintain their progress. This is key to helping you get back to doing household chores like vacuuming, mopping, or laundry without pain with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of sharp pain shooting down my leg, feeling a lot like sciatica? Victoria works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of enhanced pelvic floor function and control (for relevant conditions). This might involve specific rehabilitation techniques, hands-on care, and a home program, all aimed at helping you confidently resume important activities, such as safely meeting the lifting requirements at your workplace.
• With Victoria's help, managing feeling like my joints are just 'wearing out' and getting harder to move to achieve returning to their workout routine with greater confidence and better performance becomes a clear journey, allowing patients to confidently re-engage with life and activities like setting up and taking down equipment for hobbies or sports.

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

Victoria practices at Clinique de physiothérapie Estrie (Membre du groupe Physio Extra), situated in a central location within the Magog neighborhood of Magog. This private clinic facility is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easily accessible for patients. The clinic is well-connected via local public transit routes, ensuring ease of access for those using public transportation. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

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

In Quebec, RAMQ generally does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients are typically responsible for payment out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC may be covered if specific criteria are met. It is advisable to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and check your private or extended health insurance plans, as many offer substantial coverage for physiotherapy services in private clinics.

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

Patients in Quebec can usually access a Physiothérapeute through direct access, meaning a referral from a doctor is not legally required to see one. However, some private insurance or extended health benefit plans may require a physician's referral for reimbursement purposes. It is recommended to check your insurance policy's specific requirements before your first appointment.

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 in physiotherapy and is authorized to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, develop treatment plans, and perform a wide range of therapeutic interventions independently. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college-level diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments and monitoring progress without diagnosing or creating treatment plans independently. Both professions are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

What is Clinique de physiothérapie Estrie (Membre du groupe Physio Extra)’s appointment cancellation policy?

We understand that schedules can change unexpectedly. To accommodate all patients efficiently, we kindly request at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling. This allows us to offer the appointment slot to other patients. A fee may be charged for late cancellations or no-shows without sufficient notice. Please contact the clinic as soon as possible if you need to modify your appointment.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy involves hands-on techniques used by a Physiothérapeute to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Techniques include joint mobilization, joint manipulation, soft tissue mobilization (such as massage or myofascial release), and neural mobilization. The primary goals are to reduce pain, improve range of motion, restore joint mechanics, decrease muscle tension, and support tissue healing and function.

Clinique de physiothérapie Estrie (Membre du groupe Physio Extra)
2156, Rue Sherbrooke
Magog, QC J1X 2T3

Phone: (819) 843-2379

Victoria Dupont 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.