Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy in Gatineau
At Physio+ Hamel, our multidisciplinary team makes sure to offer you professional services specific to your problem while respecting your personal constraints. Our qualified physiotherapists in Gatineau, in the Ottawa region, listen to you and support you in achieving your health goals, whether it’s for injury treatment or advanced sports support.
Our Physiotherapy Services
Your Physiotherapist in Gatineau
Physiotherapy helps you regain your ability to carry out your daily activities, your work, your hobbies or sports, taking into account your condition and your ability to recover.
Physiotherapy for the treatment of injuries
Physical therapy is recommended for the treatment of injuries to muscles, joints, bones and other soft tissue injuries (ligament, tendon, etc.). Physiotherapy is effective in relieving pain, reworking mobility or rehabilitating the musculoskeletal system after an injury. Whether your discomfort is muscular, ligamentous, nervous, or articular in origin, a qualified physiotherapist can implement a tailored plan for you. Physiotherapy is also useful in cases of respiratory, circulatory and neurological diseases.
Rehabilitation and recovery from injury
For athletes, sports-related injuries are numerous and can sometimes be very painful and disabling. Whether you are a high-performance athlete or a recreational athlete, no one is immune to injury. Sports physiotherapy is therefore responsible for relieving the pain caused by sport. The physiotherapist will then define and adapt the treatment to optimize your recovery, provide you with advice, and offer a personalized exercise program to facilitate your recuperation.
Physio + Hamel, a team of experts
Specializing in sports and conventional physiotherapy, the Physio + Hamel team offers a comprehensive range of services under one roof. Our physiotherapists regularly undergo continuous training to provide you with quality care and work collaboratively to offer personalized treatment in a friendly environment.
FAQs
What are the different treatments used in physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists may use different techniques to treat you, for example:
- manual techniques;
- exercises;
- radial shockwave treatment;
- the use of physiotherapeutic punctures with dry needles under the dermis (PPAS / dry needling)
- electrotherapy (ultrasound, laser, etc.);
- cryotherapy (cold treatment)
- and much more!
How long does a physiotherapy assessment take at Physio + Hamel?
At Physio + Hamel, initial physiotherapy assessments are 60 minutes.
How long does a physiotherapy treatment last at Physio + Hamel?
The times of physiotherapy treatment sessions at Physio + Hamel are 45 minutes. Indeed, this guarantees the client that he will have at his disposal a physiotherapist for 45 minutes in full.
It is good to know, that in general, a treatment session usually lasts 30 minutes at most physiotherapy clinics.
In short, offering and guaranteeing 45 full minutes during a physiotherapy treatment session is a huge advantage for the patient so that the physiotherapist can provide optimal treatment.
What are the qualifications required to become a physiotherapist?
First, physiotherapists must obtain a university degree in physiotherapy (bachelor’s and master’s degrees).
Thereafter, they must obtain a provincial licence. Depending on the university at which physiotherapist is studying, the physiotherapist may be required to pass the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) National Physiotherapy Examination.
Do I need a medical prescription to have a physiotherapy appointment?
NO! Direct access to physiotherapists has been permitted since 1991. It is therefore possible to consult one of our physiotherapists WITHOUT a doctor’s prescription. Our physiotherapists will be able to evaluate, diagnose and treat your condition effectively.
Are my physiotherapy treatments covered by my insurance plan and do I need a medical prescription to be reimbursed?
For reimbursement, some insurance companies still require a medical prescription.
However, be aware that each insurance company has its own policy in terms of reimbursement. Indeed, most insurance plans have coverage ranging from a maximum amount for physiotherapy, with or without maximum per visit. If you are unsure, please do not hesitate to call your insurance provider for more information.
What conditions can be treated in physiotherapy at Physio + Hamel?
- Arthritis and osteoarthritis
- Sports injury
- Head injuries and concussions
- Joint pain
- Chronic pain
- Cervical, dorsal and lumbar pain or stiffness
- Muscle and joint pain or stiffness
- The different headaches (tension headache and migraine)
- Elongation and/or muscle tear (strains)
- Cervical, dorsal and lumbar sprain
- Ligament sprains
- Numbness and tingling
- Slipped disc
- Sequelae following a plastered immobilization
- Fracture
- Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome
- Pediatrics and birth-related problems
- Pregnancy-related pain
- Deficient posture
- Rehabilitation following surgery
- Pain related to sciatica
- Postpartum follow-up
- Inflammatory problems such as; tendonitis, capsulitis, bursitis, periostitis and plantar fasciitis
- Respiratory problems
- Carpal tunnel
- Lack of muscle strength
- And more