Yu Ren – Physiotherapist | Montréal, QC

Yu Ren is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at CBI Concordia Physio Sport in Montréal, QC. Yu 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). With a focus on addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal and vestibular conditions, Yu offers comprehensive assessments and tailored treatment plans to help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their overall function.

Yu's approach emphasizes thorough evaluation and personalized intervention strategies. She specializes in treating issues such as muscle strains, joint pain, dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders caused by inner ear or central vestibular system problems. Her goal is to reduce symptoms, enhance stability, and decrease the risk of falls, especially for adult patients seeking to regain mobility and independence. Yu is dedicated to ongoing professional development, ensuring her practices are grounded in the latest evidence-based techniques.

With a strong educational background and clinical experience, Yu has developed expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as well as Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation. She promotes preventative care and long-term wellness within the Montréal community through a proactive, patient-centered philosophy. Fluent in English, French, and Chinese, Yu ensures clear communication and personalized care for diverse patient populations.

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

Common Msk

• Muscle Strains and Tears: A 'pulled' muscle, often occurring during activities like sprinting, jumping, lifting, or sudden changes in direction, causing immediate pain and difficulty using the muscle.
• Low Back Pain (Acute or Chronic): Common back problems that can impact your posture, ability to perform daily activities, and overall mobility, addressed with targeted physiotherapy.
• 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.

Vestibular Balance

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Effective, non-invasive treatment for positional dizziness and vertigo using specific head and body movements performed by a trained Vestibular Physiotherapist.
• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD): A common cause of chronic dizziness that can be helped with specific physiotherapy strategies aimed at desensitizing the brain to provocative stimuli and normalizing reliance on sensory inputs.

Back Neck Pain

• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): A range of neck and related symptoms including pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and sometimes arm pain or cognitive difficulties, following a rapid acceleration-deceleration injury to the neck, most typically from a motor vehicle accident.
• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Often age-related changes leading to pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs with walking (neurogenic claudication in lumbar stenosis) or in the arms/hands (cervical stenosis).
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Back or neck pain that often radiates into an arm or leg, potentially with numbness, tingling, weakness, or burning sensations, due to a spinal disc problem (herniation, protrusion, or bulge) compressing or irritating a nearby nerve root (radiculopathy). Sciatica specifically refers to radicular pain down the leg.
• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Muscular pain, trigger points, and tension headaches resulting from habitual poor posture, which can be addressed with postural re-education, exercises, and ergonomic advice.

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

• 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.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Customized exercise plans designed to help you recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, improve physical performance, and achieve your functional goals safely and effectively.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: A progressive approach to rebuilding your physical condition, allowing for a safe return to daily activities, work demands, and hobbies you enjoy.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Specialized workouts to enhance your core strength, stability, and endurance, which are crucial for injury prevention, back health, and efficient performance in daily activities and sports.
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: An in-depth examination to fully understand your specific condition, allowing your Physiotherapist to create an effective and personalized rehabilitation plan.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Personalized programs incorporating various stretching techniques (e.g., static, dynamic, PNF) to alleviate stiffness, increase tissue extensibility, and promote better posture.

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

• Patients often come to Yu feeling defeated by that grinding or crunching feeling in my knee or shoulder. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving better managing flare-ups with personalized strategies and feeling more in control of their symptoms and resuming managing shopping trips and carrying bags without excessive fatigue or pain becomes a realistic and attainable goal.
• Living with that burning pain between my shoulder blades from too much computer work doesn't have to be your norm. Yu applies expert physiotherapy knowledge to work towards improved breathing mechanics and capacity through postural correction, so you can get back to the simple pleasure of taking energetic, long walks with your dog every day.
• The path to recovery from difficulty coordinating my movements, feeling clumsy and achieving moving more freely and with greater agility than they have in years for spending hours gardening comfortably, without subsequent back or knee strain often starts with expert guidance. Yu, a skilled physiotherapist, provides just that.

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

Yu practices at CBI Concordia Physio Sport, a modern private clinic situated in the heart of Montréal in the central Montréal neighborhood. The clinic is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive care. It is well-connected via local public transit routes, ensuring easy access for individuals arriving by bus or metro. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

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.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, known as 'direct access.' However, while a referral is not legally required for assessment and treatment, some private or extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. Patients are advised to check with their insurance provider before scheduling their first appointment to understand coverage requirements.

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

Generally, physiotherapy services in private clinics are not covered by RAMQ. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Care received within a hospital or CLSC may be covered if meeting specific criteria. It is recommended to verify coverage details directly with RAMQ and consult your private insurance plan for possible reimbursement options.

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

A Physiothérapeute holds a university master’s degree and is authorized to perform assessments, diagnose, and create treatment plans independently. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college-level diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments and guiding exercises but does not diagnose or independently create treatment plans. Both are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

I have private health insurance. How does that work with physiotherapy payments?

Many private insurance plans offer full or partial coverage for registered physiotherapy services. It is recommended to contact your insurance provider prior to your first appointment to understand your plan's specifics, including your annual maximum, per-visit limits, co-payments, and whether a referral is necessary. Our clinic can often bill your insurer directly if your plan permits, simplifying the payment process. Please bring your insurance card and policy details to your appointment for seamless processing.

CBI Concordia Physio Sport
6530, Rue Sherbrooke O
Montréal, QC H4B 1N5

Phone: (514) 848-3317 | Website: cbihealth.ca

Yu Ren 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.