Treatments:
Physiotherapy
Temporomandibular joint disorder
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) treatment can be effective in relieving various types of jaw problems. At MSK Québec, we offer personalized treatments to relieve TMJ-related symptoms such as jaw muscle pain. As a result, you can regain optimal comfort in your movements and daily functions.
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Vestibular rehabilitation is an area of physical therapy offered at MSK Québec. This approach aims to assess and treat symptoms related to balance issues, vertigo and dizziness caused by the vestibular system. Located in the inner ear, the vestibular system is involved in many everyday actions. Particularly in eye and head movements.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) rehabilitation is a field of physiotherapy expertise offered by MSK Québec. This approach aims to reduce post-concussion symptoms caused by direct or indirect injury and prevent long-term sequelae.
Physiotherapeutic Dry Needling Puncture
This treatment uses a small gauge, sterile, thin, single-use needle. This needle is inserted under the skin and moved once or several times by the physical therapist to help relax muscles or myofascial structures. This treatment can also be used to relieve trigger points. We should distinguish dry needling puncture from acupuncture, which comes from traditional Chinese medicine. Although they seem similar, the basic principles...
Global Postural Reeducation (GPR)
Global postural reeducation (GPR) is a type of physical therapy treatment. It considers the body as a whole and aims to correct postural and muscular imbalances. It focuses on gentle stretching of muscle chains, combined with specific breathing. This treatment also involves manual work by the physiotherapist.
Shockwave therapy
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is an advanced, non-invasive treatment offered at MSK Québec. Our physiotherapists are trained to use this method to effectively treat a variety of pathologies.
Perineal and Pelvic Physiotherapy
Perineal rehabilitation is a field of physiotherapy offered at MSK Québec. Our specialists focus on the treatment of all problems related to the pelvic region and pelvic floor muscles in both men and women.
Physiatry
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Hyaluronic acid is a natural molecule found in healthy joints. The versions of hyaluronic acid used at MSK Québec for injections to treat various musculoskeletal problems (also known as viscosupplementation) are synthetic.
Cortisone Injection in Spine
Our interdisciplinary team includes physiatrists specialized in spinal injections performed under fluoroscopic guidance. Fluoroscopy is a form of real-time X-ray imagery. It enables physiatrists to treat patients and offers them a solution for effective pain management.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a biological treatment that harnesses the body’s natural healing potential. In addition to their role in coagulation, blood platelets also release growth factors that promote the healing process in the event of injury. The team of physiatrists at MSK Québec is committed to offering PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment based on current scientific advances in line with the latest GRIIP recommendations.
Cortisone Injection
Cortisone injections are a treatment option offered at MSK Québec to relieve pain and improve short-term function of joints, tendons and ligaments. The cortisone used is synthetic and acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiologists are health professionals who offer personalized training services for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and help you improve your athletic performance.