{"id":1295,"date":"2026-04-21T12:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/osteopathe-ou-physiotherapeute\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:13:05","slug":"osteopathe-ou-physiotherapeute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/osteopathe-ou-physiotherapeute\/","title":{"rendered":"Osteopath or physiotherapist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blessure-judo-dojo-quebec-jeune-adulte-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1263 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blessure-judo-dojo-quebec-jeune-adulte-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blessure-judo-dojo-quebec-jeune-adulte-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blessure-judo-dojo-quebec-jeune-adulte-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blessure-judo-dojo-quebec-jeune-adulte.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>You injure yourself during judo training. Your insurance covers physiotherapy, but a good friend recommends osteopathy. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_b4079b-7f\">You search online. They tell you, &#8220;Osteo treats the body as a whole, physio does exercises.&#8221; What does that mean to you? How do you choose the right specialist?  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_e55e37-ff\">Let&#8217;s look at it together, without selling you osteopathy.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:50px;}.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95.wp-block-kadence-infobox{max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:100px;}.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic{padding-bottom:133.0537%;width:596px;height:0px;max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{background:#ffffff;border-color:var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-width:5px;border-right-width:5px;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:-75px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1254_1dec13-95\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marie-claude-dion.jpg\" alt=\"Ost&#xE9;opathie et th&#xE9;rapie du sport Marie-Claude Dion\" width=\"596\" height=\"793\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marie-claude-dion.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marie-claude-dion-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">About me  <\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><strong>I&#8217;m an osteopath and CAT(C)-certified athletic therapist.  <\/strong>I&#8217;ve been working with athletes for over 20 years, including at the Olympics. Here, I team up with Laurence B\u00e9langer, pht, from Physio Th\u00e9ra Plus to help you understand the roles and responsibilities of physios and osteos. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#la-physiotherapie-une-profession-reglementee\">Physiotherapy: a regulated profession<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#losteopathie-une-profession-en-voie-de-reconnaissance\">Osteopathy: a profession on the road to recognition<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#physio-exemple\">Physio: example  <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#osteo-exemple\">Osteo: example<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recuperation-dune-blessure-complexe\">Recovering from a complex injury<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gestion-dune-douleur-persistante\">Managing persistent pain<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#preparation-et-recuperation-sportive\">Sports preparation and recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#marie-claude-dion-b-sc-cat-c-d-o\">Marie-Claude Dion, B.Sc., CAT(C), D.O.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size\">What you need to know :  <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_7c31ca-c1\"><strong>Osteopathy and physiotherapy: <\/strong>two distinct professions and two different scopes of practice<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Before talking about <a href=\"#technique\">techniques<\/a> and<a href=\"#approches\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#approches\">approaches<\/a>, let&#8217;s first understand the professional context.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"la-physiotherapie-une-profession-reglementee\">Physiotherapy: a regulated profession<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ac8e50-c7\">Physiotherapists in Quebec are members of the<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oppq.qc.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ordre professionnel de la physioth\u00e9rapie du Qu\u00e9bec (OPPQ)<\/a><\/span>. This professional order exists to protect the public by establishing rigorous standards of practice. <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/logo-physio.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1259 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/logo-physio.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/logo-physio-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-651b0cc7ff4178e34df44504db611f38\"><em>Although university training is standardized, each physiotherapist then chooses his or her own further training. Two physiotherapists may therefore have very different approaches to the same condition.   <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">&#8211; Laurence B\u00e9langer, pht<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">What this means for you:<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f0ee33-2e:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f0ee33-2e ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f0ee33-2e ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f0ee33-2e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f0ee33-2e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f0ee33-2e kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_a3d6c7-5f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_a3d6c7-5f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Your physio has completed a university master&#8217;s degree in physiotherapy (2 years after a bachelor&#8217;s degree).  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_5d0a46-c8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_5d0a46-c8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Its practice is governed by a strict code of ethics.  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_ef6a38-84 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_ef6a38-84\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">You can file a complaint with the order if necessary.  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_734862-46 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_734862-46\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Physiotherapists are front-line professionals: you can consult them directly without a doctor&#8217;s prescription.  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_88dc92-d0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_88dc92-d0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Most private insurers cover physiotherapy.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);grid-template-columns:auto 25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"losteopathie-une-profession-en-voie-de-reconnaissance\">Osteopathy: a profession on the road to recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteopathiequebec.ca\/fr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osteopathy in Quebec<\/a> is not yet regulated by a professional order, although <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteopathiequebec.ca\/fr\/encadrement-de-la-profession-osteopathes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">steps have been underway for several years<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-07-14-15.18.06-Minimalist-circular-logo-in-light-blue-for-an-osteopathy-service.-Inside-the-circle-a-calm-scene-shows-a-therapist-gently-placing-hands-on-a-patient.webp\" alt=\"osteopathy\" class=\"wp-image-394 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-07-14-15.18.06-Minimalist-circular-logo-in-light-blue-for-an-osteopathy-service.-Inside-the-circle-a-calm-scene-shows-a-therapist-gently-placing-hands-on-a-patient.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-07-14-15.18.06-Minimalist-circular-logo-in-light-blue-for-an-osteopathy-service.-Inside-the-circle-a-calm-scene-shows-a-therapist-gently-placing-hands-on-a-patient-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-07-14-15.18.06-Minimalist-circular-logo-in-light-blue-for-an-osteopathy-service.-Inside-the-circle-a-calm-scene-shows-a-therapist-gently-placing-hands-on-a-patient-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-07-14-15.18.06-Minimalist-circular-logo-in-light-blue-for-an-osteopathy-service.-Inside-the-circle-a-calm-scene-shows-a-therapist-gently-placing-hands-on-a-patient-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_17\">What this means for you:<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_627d3b-8c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_627d3b-8c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_627d3b-8c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_627d3b-8c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_627d3b-8c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_627d3b-8c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_f974ba-c4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_f974ba-c4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Osteopaths are trained in private schools (usually 4-5 years of part-time training).  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_cafa5b-bd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_cafa5b-bd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A university microprogram in osteopathy was launched in 2025 to deepen the knowledge of osteopaths who had already graduated.  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_378f79-d6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_378f79-d6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The quality of training can vary significantly from one school to another.  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_f6fce9-c3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_f6fce9-c3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">There is no uniform standard of practice in Quebec.  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_2c156a-c8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_2c156a-c8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Some private insurers cover osteopathy, others do not.  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_51c427-34 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_51c427-34\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">You need to do your own checks on your osteopath&#8217;s qualifications.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\">The absence of regulation does not mean that osteopaths are incompetent. Far from it! But be careful when choosing your osteopath.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_29dae0-ae\">Summary<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Physiotherapy is a recognized profession regulated by a professional order, whereas osteopathy has not yet obtained such recognition.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\" id=\"approches\">Differences :<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_a380f1-fe_0\">The osteopathic approach: start with the symptom and work back to the source of the problem<\/h2>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_27\">When you consult me for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/osteopathy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"90\">osteopathy on the Plateau-Mont-Royal<\/a>, my assessment begins with a detailed analysis of your medical and sports history. I also assess your overall posture, joint mobility and tissue health. <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_28\">My goal? Identify the chains of compensation that could explain your injury. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mobilite-thoracique-soin-manuel-professionnel-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1261 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mobilite-thoracique-soin-manuel-professionnel-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mobilite-thoracique-soin-manuel-professionnel-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mobilite-thoracique-soin-manuel-professionnel-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mobilite-thoracique-soin-manuel-professionnel-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mobilite-thoracique-soin-manuel-professionnel-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Example of a judoka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_cdfb64-e8\">A judoka consults us for recurrent pain in his right shoulder. This pain always appears after his randoris (fights).   <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_0c6a7a-c5\">I&#8217;ll be looking at :  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>His shoulder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoracic cage: does it lose mobility from repeated falls?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His pelvis: could an old, poorly healed ankle sprain create compensation that goes all the way back to the shoulder?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His breathing: does the stress of the competition create tension in his diaphragm that limits his thoracic amplitude?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And its movement <em>patterns <\/em>during projections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_6479b9-c8\">Osteopathy&#8217;s strengths and limitations<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Limits<\/th><th>Forces<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Osteo may be less effective for acute injuries requiring intensive muscle re-education.<\/td><td>Osteopaths take a systemic approach, often identifying unsuspected underlying causes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The lack of standardization means that two osteopaths may have very different approaches to the same problem.  <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_41\">The physiotherapy approach: precise diagnosis and active rehabilitation<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Physiotherapists use a diagnostic approach based on clinical examination and scientific evidence.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8753563864dcd30c82bb081795dc1115\"><em>A good physiotherapist doesn&#8217;t just look at the injured area. The assessment usually remains in the upper or lower quadrant of the body, but proximal and distal joints are examined to identify mechanical contributions to the injury. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ea8163-e9\">&#8211; Laurence B\u00e9langer, pht<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">The typical process:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Detailed assessment<\/strong>: injury history, injury mechanism, standardized orthopedic tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Differential diagnosis<\/strong>: eliminate serious pathologies, precisely identify affected structures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Progressive treatment plan<\/strong>: set measurable goals and a realistic timetable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prescription of specific exercises<\/strong>: strengthening, proprioception, return to sport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blessure-judo-dojo-quebec-jeune-adulte-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1263 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blessure-judo-dojo-quebec-jeune-adulte-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blessure-judo-dojo-quebec-jeune-adulte-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blessure-judo-dojo-quebec-jeune-adulte-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blessure-judo-dojo-quebec-jeune-adulte.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Same example as the judoka, but with a physiotherapy approach  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">The physiotherapist will test the rotator cuff strength of the joduka by performing specific tests. The physiotherapist will then assess the shoulder&#8217;s range of motion (passive and active). He&#8217;ll determine whether it&#8217;s tendinopathy, instability or subacromial impingement.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_79851d-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_79851d-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_79851d-56\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_79851d-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_79851d-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_79851d-56\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_79851d-56 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_79851d-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_79851d-56\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_79851d-56 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_79851d-56\">Next, the therapist will prescribe progressive strengthening exercises adapted to the demands of judo. Then, the physio will gradually integrate projection movements to prepare for the return to the tatami. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_161f68-0b\">Physiotherapy&#8217;s strengths and limitations<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>FORCES<\/th><th>LIMITS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Scientifically proven rehabilitation protocols<\/td><td>Sessions often include time for supervised exercises, which can reduce manual therapy time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clear, measurable progress<\/td><td>Not all physios specialize in sports medicine. Look for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/sports-therapy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"100\">athletic therapist<\/a> or specialist.   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Excellent for post-surgical or post-traumatic rehabilitation<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p id=\"resume\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Summary<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e\"]{font-style:normal;border-top:15px solid transparent;border-right:15px solid transparent;border-bottom:15px solid transparent;border-left:15px solid transparent;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e\"]{border-top:15px solid transparent;border-right:15px solid transparent;border-bottom:15px solid transparent;border-left:15px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e\"]{border-top:15px solid transparent;border-right:15px solid transparent;border-bottom:15px solid transparent;border-left:15px solid transparent;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_bfe954-2e\">Osteopaths approach problems in a problem-solving mode. They seek to establish a cause-and-effect relationship. Physiotherapists, on the other hand, adopt the methodology prescribed by their professional order.    <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\" id=\"techniques\">Techniques :<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_65\">What an osteopath does<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Osteopaths mainly use manual techniques.  <\/p>\n<style>.kt-tabs-id1254_fbf303-ca > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:4px solid #0a6689;border-right:0px solid #0a6689;border-bottom:0px solid #0a6689;border-left:0px solid #0a6689;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background:var(--global-palette9, 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#0a6689;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-tabs-id1254_fbf303-ca > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:4px solid #0a6689;border-right:0px solid #0a6689;border-bottom:0px solid #0a6689;border-left:0px solid #0a6689;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id1254_fbf303-ca kt-tabs-has-4-tabs kt-active-tab-4 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-inherit kt-tab-alignment-left \"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"tab-techniquesstructurelles\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-techniquesstructurelles\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Structural techniques<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-techniquesviscrales\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-techniquesviscrales\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Visceral techniques<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-techniquescrniennes\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-techniquescrniennes\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Cranial techniques<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-techniquesmyofasciales\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-techniquesmyofasciales\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Myofascial techniques<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab1254_f8c608-e0\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-1-montreal-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1271 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-1-montreal-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-1-montreal-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-1-montreal-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-1-montreal-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-1-montreal.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gentle joint mobilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Precise joint work with light oscillations or using the body in tension chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release of muscular and fascial tension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab1254_9f02bc-6f\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-2-montreal-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1273 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-2-montreal-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-2-montreal-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-2-montreal-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-2-montreal-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osteopathie-technique-manuelle-mobilisation-2-montreal.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mobilization of internal organs to improve motility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release of digestive system tensions that can affect posture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab1254_218431-12\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/osteopathie-bebe-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"marie-claude dion osteopath with a baby\" class=\"wp-image-336 size-full\" style=\"object-position:55% 40%\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very gentle approach to the skull and sacrum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work on the autonomic nervous system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab1254_1bc2ad-5f\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/traitement-fascias-soin-manuel-professionnel-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1265 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/traitement-fascias-soin-manuel-professionnel-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/traitement-fascias-soin-manuel-professionnel-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/traitement-fascias-soin-manuel-professionnel-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/traitement-fascias-soin-manuel-professionnel-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/traitement-fascias-soin-manuel-professionnel-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relaxation of tense muscle chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-depth work on fascias<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_80\">What a physiotherapist does<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Physiotherapists have a diverse toolbox.  <\/p>\n<style>.kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #0a6689;border-right:0px solid #0a6689;border-bottom:0px solid #0a6689;border-left:0px solid #0a6689;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-title-list li{margin-top:0px;margin-right:8px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-title-list li:last-child{margin-right:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{line-height:1.4em;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:20px;border-color:var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);background:var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{margin-top:0px;margin-right:8px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title:hover, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title:hover{border-color:var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);background:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-title-list li.kt-tab-title-active .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title.kt-tab-title-active .kt-tab-title{border-color:var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);color:#ffffff;background:#0a6689;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #0a6689;border-right:0px solid #0a6689;border-bottom:0px solid #0a6689;border-left:0px solid #0a6689;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #0a6689;border-right:0px solid #0a6689;border-bottom:0px solid #0a6689;border-left:0px solid #0a6689;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id1254_a95357-66 kt-tabs-has-4-tabs kt-active-tab-3 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-inherit kt-tab-alignment-left \"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"tab-thrapiemanuelle\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-thrapiemanuelle\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Manual therapy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-exercicesthrapeutiques\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-exercicesthrapeutiques\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Therapeutic exercises<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-modalitsphysiques\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-modalitsphysiques\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Physical modalities<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-ducationetgestion\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-ducationetgestion\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Education and management<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab1254_8ffda9-9a\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joint mobilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manipulations (yes, physios can also &#8220;crack&#8221;, depending on their skill level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft tissue massage therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Myofascial release<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab1254_1ac127-86\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Progressive muscle strengthening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proprioception and balance exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific stretching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional rehabilitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab1254_046e57-e0\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electrotherapy (TENS, ultrasound)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application of heat or ice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therapeutic taping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physiotherapy puncture with dry needles (for certain trained physios)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab1254_833319-b6\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advice on pain management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in daily activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurrence prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gradual return to sport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">Summary<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Physios use different means to work on a target area. Osteopaths, on the other hand, use their hands to realign the body&#8217;s functional chains. On the other hand, both recommend exercises to be done at home.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_102\">Who to consult for what?<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Consult a physiotherapist if&#8230;<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Consult an osteopath if&#8230;<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">You need guaranteed insurance coverage (CNESST, SAAQ)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Chronic or recurring pain with no clear diagnosis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">You are pregnant or postpartum with specific problems (urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, diastasis of the rectus abdominis, pelvic floor reeducation).<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Your injury seems to be related to compensations elsewhere (e.g. left knee pain since a right ankle sprain 6 months ago).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">You have suffered a concussion<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">You have a feeling that your body is trapped.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">You take part in combat sports with repeated impacts (judo, jiu-jitsu, boxing, MMA) &#8211; frequent falls and projections that create cumulative micro-traumas.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/physiotheraplus.com\/physiotherapie\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/physiotheraplus.com\/en\/physiotherapy\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Consult physiotherapy<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/prendre-rendez-vous\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"131\">Make an osteopathic appointment<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Here, I&#8217;d like to explain the list drawn up above.  <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_4ddac0-2e\"><strong>There are some grey areas, but they are not mentioned to help you know clearly when to see a phyiso or an osteo.<\/strong> Nor is there any mention of the problems that can be seen in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/sports-therapy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"100\">athletic therapy<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"physio-exemple\"><strong>Physio: example  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_374680-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_374680-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_374680-61\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_374680-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_374680-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_374680-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_374680-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_374680-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_374680-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_374680-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_374680-61\">You injure your knee during a soccer match.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_85ce0b-54\">You need a precise diagnosis (is it an ACL sprain? A meniscus sprain?), a structured rehabilitation protocol and specific exercises to regain your strength and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_9914e1-2a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_9914e1-2a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_9914e1-2a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_9914e1-2a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_9914e1-2a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_9914e1-2a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_a0c8b8-66 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_a0c8b8-66\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Physiotherapists excel in post-operative rehabilitation with proven protocols.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_108223-38 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_108223-38\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Most private insurers cover physiotherapy.  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_4fcdfb-bb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_4fcdfb-bb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Physiotherapists specializing in perineal and pelvic rehabilitation are the only professionals authorized to perform this type of treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/logo-physio.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1259 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/logo-physio.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/logo-physio-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-07-14-15.18.06-Minimalist-circular-logo-in-light-blue-for-an-osteopathy-service.-Inside-the-circle-a-calm-scene-shows-a-therapist-gently-placing-hands-on-a-patient.webp\" alt=\"osteopathy\" class=\"wp-image-394 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-07-14-15.18.06-Minimalist-circular-logo-in-light-blue-for-an-osteopathy-service.-Inside-the-circle-a-calm-scene-shows-a-therapist-gently-placing-hands-on-a-patient.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-07-14-15.18.06-Minimalist-circular-logo-in-light-blue-for-an-osteopathy-service.-Inside-the-circle-a-calm-scene-shows-a-therapist-gently-placing-hands-on-a-patient-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-07-14-15.18.06-Minimalist-circular-logo-in-light-blue-for-an-osteopathy-service.-Inside-the-circle-a-calm-scene-shows-a-therapist-gently-placing-hands-on-a-patient-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-07-14-15.18.06-Minimalist-circular-logo-in-light-blue-for-an-osteopathy-service.-Inside-the-circle-a-calm-scene-shows-a-therapist-gently-placing-hands-on-a-patient-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"osteo-exemple\">Osteo: example  <\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ea1fff-f1\">You&#8217;re a cyclist and your lower back hurts during long rides.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_e74ad3-7e\">You&#8217;ve already seen a physio who&#8217;s given you core-strengthening exercises, which help a little, but the pain returns.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1ca8cc-ce\">An osteopath may identify that your rib cage lacks mobility due to an old rib fracture, forcing your lower back to compensate.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f23583-9e:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f23583-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f23583-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f23583-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f23583-9e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1254_f23583-9e kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_c80eda-c1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_c80eda-c1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Waiting times for physiotherapy can sometimes be several weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_ac29f8-bb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1254_ac29f8-bb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Osteopathy can provide initial relief in the meantime<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_153\">Situations where the two approaches complement each other well  <\/h2>\n\n<p>Sometimes, a combination of physiotherapy (treatment and recovery from injury) and osteopathy (identification and correction of root causes) is recommended.  <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_376e3f-ee\">Here are a few examples.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);grid-template-columns:auto 25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recuperation-dune-blessure-complexe\">Recovering from a complex injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\"><strong>Example<\/strong> &#8211; After several months of a rather sedentary winter, Alex took up cycling again in the spring. He adds a few running outings to &#8220;get back into shape&#8221;.   <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_331132-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_331132-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_331132-b0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_331132-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_331132-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_331132-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_331132-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_331132-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_331132-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_331132-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_331132-b0\">Soon, a deep pain appeared under the buttock, especially when sitting and climbing. He stretched, reduced his training a little&#8230; but the pain persisted and returned as soon as he increased the intensity. <br\/><br\/>It&#8217;s not a simple muscle injury, but a more complex problem linked to load, tendon and nerve tension.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/montreal-blessure-sportive-complexe-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1278 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/montreal-blessure-sportive-complexe-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/montreal-blessure-sportive-complexe-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/montreal-blessure-sportive-complexe-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/montreal-blessure-sportive-complexe.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gestion-douleur-persistante-hanche-fesse-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1281 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gestion-douleur-persistante-hanche-fesse-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gestion-douleur-persistante-hanche-fesse-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gestion-douleur-persistante-hanche-fesse-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gestion-douleur-persistante-hanche-fesse.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gestion-dune-douleur-persistante\">Managing persistent pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\"><strong>Example <\/strong>&#8211; Sophie works standing up most of the day and practices yoga irregularly.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_3bceed-86\">For almost a year, she has been experiencing diffuse hip and buttock pain, sometimes accompanied by lumbar stiffness. The pain has no clear trigger and persists despite rest. She has stopped certain postures and now avoids opening movements for fear of aggravating the situation.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_0\"><strong>If Sophie undergoes physiotherapy for 6-8 weeks with limited results<\/strong>, an osteopathic consultation can provide a different perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_fefb5d-84_1\"><strong>Conversely, if osteopathy relieves Sophie temporarily but the pain returns,<\/strong> physiotherapy can stabilize the gains with targeted exercises.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);grid-template-columns:auto 25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preparation-et-recuperation-sportive\">Sports preparation and recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_48554d-6a_0\">Karim plays soccer once a week without really warming up or preparing. He accumulates stiffness in his hips and lower back, especially in winter, but keeps going as long as &#8220;it goes&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_edf6a1-8b\"><strong>Scenario 1:<\/strong> Karim is injured during a match (sprained ankle)<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_6a1155-2b\">\u2192 Athletic therapy  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_dcbce0-4a\">I manage the acute injury: assessment, soft-tissue treatment, taping, progressive rehabilitation protocol, strengthening exercises and safe return to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_4267da-9e\"><strong>Scenario 2:<\/strong> A few weeks after his recovery, Karim notices that his opposite knee is starting to hurt.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1f8e9f-64\">\u2192 Osteopathy  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_499cf1-ee\">I can see that Karim has been compensating since his sprain: he puts more weight on his &#8220;healthy&#8221; leg, which creates chain tension (hip, pelvis, opposite knee).  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ba9811-6e\">The holistic approach rebalances the entire system to prevent compensation from becoming a new injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_a89065-4c\"><strong>Scenario 3: <\/strong>Karim is injured at work<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">(CNESST)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_bb01f5-c6\">\u2192 Physiotherapy  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_1b459e-5c\">Only physio is covered by CNESST.  <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/preparation-recuperation-sportive-soccer-montreal-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1283 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/preparation-recuperation-sportive-soccer-montreal-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/preparation-recuperation-sportive-soccer-montreal-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/preparation-recuperation-sportive-soccer-montreal-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/preparation-recuperation-sportive-soccer-montreal.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_163\">Frequently asked questions from sports fans on the Plateau-Mont-Royal<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769706054370\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \">Can you see a physio and an osteo at the same time?<\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, and it may even be a very good approach. But make sure your therapists work together, don&#8217;t put them in competition.   <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769706072241\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \">Your insurance only covers physio, right?<\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not necessarily. Your health and your financial health count. If cost is an issue, opt for the specialty covered by your insurance.    <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769706074737\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \">How long do you have to wait before you see results?<\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on a very large number of factors. However, if you see NO improvement after 3-4 sessions, reassess.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>Physiotherapy benchmarks :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Expect a noticeable improvement in a simple acute injury (e.g. sprain) within 2-4 weeks, and a return to sport within 6-12 weeks.  <\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Expect progressive rehabilitation of chronic tendinopathy (e.g. Achilles tendon pain) in 8-16 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Depending on the type of surgery, consider the possibility of post-surgical recovery (e.g. anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction) in 3-12 months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Osteopathic landmarks :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212; You may get immediate relief after 1-2 sessions in some cases (e.g. difficulty in raising the arm completely).  <\/p>\n<p>&#8212; For chronic or complex problems (e.g. lower back pain), consider treatment at a rate of 4-6 sessions over 2-3 months.  <\/p>\n<p>&#8212; And if you&#8217;re taking a preventive approach, plan on 1 session every 4-8 weeks.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_271\">Summary  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Choose your therapy according to your situation, not an ideology.  <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_df7d59-1d\">Although this article tries to give you some solid pointers, there is no <em>universal <\/em>answer to : &#8220;Osteopath or physiotherapist?&#8221;. It depends on your problem, your objectives and your context. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_db61b4-43_273\">Closing remarks :<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_7e0468-88\">What you need to know to make the right choice<\/h2>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_ff8328-fe_0\"><br\/>The physiotherapist treats the injury in <strong>a targeted way<\/strong>, with exercises and progressive rehabilitation. The osteopath, on the other hand, aims to find the source of the problem and its impact <strong>throughout the body<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_51b8eb-07\">Consult &#8230; if you need insurance coverage (e.g. CNESST, SAAQ), if you have a pelvic floor problem or if you have a concussion. Consult me if you have chronic pain with no clear cause, if your body is compensating for a problem or if you play a high-impact sport.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Between the two, it&#8217;s a grey area and, importantly, there&#8217;s complementarity. In some cases, you can get physiotherapy and osteopathy to <em>work together <\/em>.   <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marie-claude-dion-b-sc-cat-c-d-o\">Marie-Claude Dion, B.Sc., CAT(C), D.O.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Article written by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/about-us\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/a-propos\/\">Marie-Claude Dion, B.Sc., CAT(C), D.O.<\/a> &#8211; certified athletic therapist since 2004 and osteopath member of Ost\u00e9opathie Qu\u00e9bec since 2017. Former head therapist for Judo Canada at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Marie-Claude has accompanied top athletes at international competitions for over a decade<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/osteoatmcdion\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/osteoatmcdion\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(LinkedIn profile<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?kgmid=\/g\/11jp054jbn\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?kgmid=\/g\/11jp054jbn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Business listing and reviews<\/a>).   <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1254_0576ae-10\">This article was co-written with Laurence B\u00e9langer, pht, of the Physio Th\u00e9ra Plus clinic, to offer a balanced and honest perspective on our professions.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marie-claude-dion.jpg\" alt=\"Osteopathy and athletic therapy Marie-Claude Dion\" class=\"wp-image-406 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marie-claude-dion.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/marie-claude-dion-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What you need to know : Osteopathy and physiotherapy: two distinct professions and two different scopes&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-osteopathy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1295","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1295"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1295\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1302,"href":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1295\/revisions\/1302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1295"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1295"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}