Physiotherapy is a therapy that promotes movement and reduces pain. North of Montreal, the term physiotherapy is used. Physiotherapists are health professionals who have been attending university for several years. Some physiotherapists hold a Bachelor of Science degree, but most now hold a Master's degree. Some schools offer clinical doctorates in physiotherapy.

The scope of physiotherapy is vast, encompassing the musculoskeletal, respiratory and nervous systems. If you've had a serious fracture or severe asthma, or if you've had a heart attack or stroke, you'll be seen by a physiotherapist in hospital. If you have neck pain or a sports injury, you'll see a physiotherapist at a Montreal North physiotherapy clinic. Leaving home because of a disability or difficulty getting around? Head straight to a Montreal North physiotherapy clinic. What techniques does a physiotherapist use to restore movement? After total arthroplasty, your knee will be stiff and painful, and it will be difficult to walk. Your physiotherapist will show you how to walk with a cane, teach you strengthening exercises and do manual stretching to regain range of motion. If you've twisted your back, the physiotherapist will move the facet joints using your hands to position and pull, or crack your back if necessary. If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, the physiotherapist will show you how to protect your joints and may apply laser, ultrasound or electrical devices to reduce pain and swelling.

At the clinique de physiothérapie Montréal nordphysiotherapists work in burns, cardiac rehabilitation, spinal cord and brain injury, intensive care and pediatrics. They are an integral part of the medical team, which includes physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists and psychologists. On the sports field, physiotherapists deal with acute injuries, teach conditioning and injury prevention programs, and tie up injured joints. In universities, physiotherapists research clinical problems to help document best practices for optimal care.

Physiotherapy is one of the professions with the highest job satisfaction. To succeed in the profession, a physiotherapist must enjoy learning. The science of the human body is developing rapidly, so efforts are needed to stay at the cutting edge of research. A good sense of humor is an asset, because when dealing with people with difficult physical problems, funny situations arise and client and therapist often laugh together. Because of the breadth of the profession, most practitioners will specialize in one context or area of clinical interest, such as neurology or orthopedics. What all areas of physiotherapy have in common is knowing how the body works and helping people move well.

One of the best things about seeing a physiotherapist at Physiotherapy Montreal North is that they can help you with proper exercises and stretching, and recommend products to help you maintain good pain management without the use of drugs or medication. We've used the services of physiotherapists for years. We strongly recommend that you consult a physiotherapist at all times, even before consulting a physician, to see if he or she can help you before using medication to control pain.

Here are some of the physiotherapeutic techniques used in the Montreal clinic to treat sports injuries:

  • Mobilization or manual manipulation of joints
  • Passive stretching
  • Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques
  • Soft-tissue release techniques, deep tendon friction or active release.
  • Electrotherapy such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, inferential currents or codotron.
  • Ultrasound
  • Laser * Laser
  • Shock wave therapy
  • Cryotherapy
  • Prophylactic or supportive recording, therapeutic recording and kinesio recording techniques.
  • Spinal traction/decompression
  • Active exercise in the whirlpool
  • Medical exercise therapy programs
  • Stretching and strengthening exercise programs
  • Joint stabilization exercises
  • Education and prevention.