{"id":851,"date":"2025-06-17T13:59:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/13l.c42.myftpupload.com\/osteopaths-or-sports-therapists-find-your-match\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T16:21:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T20:21:50","slug":"osteopaths-or-sports-therapists-find-your-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/osteopaths-or-sports-therapists-find-your-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Osteopaths or athletic therapists? Find your match."},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_fc89a5-9f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_fc89a5-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_fc89a5-9f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_fc89a5-9f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_fc89a5-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_fc89a5-9f\"] 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-heading147_fc89a5-9f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_fc89a5-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_fc89a5-9f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_fc89a5-9f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_fc89a5-9f\">Ce article est \u00e9galement disponible en fran\u00e7ais &#8211; Osteopaths and athletic therapists both have the same goal: to help you move without pain. But their approach differs. <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_45f9c2-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_45f9c2-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_45f9c2-5e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_45f9c2-5e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_45f9c2-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_45f9c2-5e\"] 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-heading147_45f9c2-5e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_45f9c2-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_45f9c2-5e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_45f9c2-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_45f9c2-5e\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items147_3c655e-31:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items147_3c655e-31 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-items147_3c655e-31 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items147_3c655e-31 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items147_3c655e-31 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-items147_3c655e-31 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-147_a5998a-85 .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-147_a5998a-85\"><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 href=\"#osteopathie\">Osteopathy: the art of seeing the body as a whole<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-147_2380f5-60 .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-147_2380f5-60\"><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 href=\"#therapie-sport\">Athletic therapy: expertise in athletic movement<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-147_8ba8b6-9e .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-147_8ba8b6-9e\"><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 href=\"#formation-reglementation\">Training and regulation in Quebec<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-147_fc0ba2-b0 .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-147_fc0ba2-b0\"><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 href=\"#couts-couverture\">Understanding costs and coverage<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"defis-uniques\">The reality of sport in Quebec: unique challenges<\/h2>\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=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-6557320-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-901 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-6557320-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-6557320-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-6557320-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-6557320-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-6557320-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-6557320-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re an amateur field hockey player on Montreal&#8217;s ice rinks, a runner braving Quebec&#8217;s winters or a cyclist exploring Quebec City&#8217;s bike paths, your body is under particular stress. Seasonal changes, varied surfaces and the intensity of our Quebec sporting culture create unique challenges for our athletes.   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msss.gouv.qc.ca\/professionnels\/statistiques-donnees-sante-bien-etre\/flash-surveillance\/activite-physique-en-quelques-chiffres\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">According to the Quebec government, Quebecers&#8217; enthusiasm for physical activity is a health factor, but it also exposes them to specific risks of injury.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p>Many people don&#8217;t know where to turn when injuries or performance limitations arise. This confusion is understandable: the roles of osteopath and athletic therapist may seem similar at first glance, but their approaches differ considerably. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"osteopathie\">Osteopathy: the art of seeing the body as a whole<\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteopathiequebec.ca\/fr\/encadrement-de-la-profession-osteopathes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osteopathy, which has been regulated in Quebec since the early 2000s<\/a>, takes a holistic view of your health. Far from simply treating the painful area, the osteopath looks for the root cause of your problem. An old ankle sprain, for example, may be compensating for lumbar pain.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-examining-a-patients-back-to-alleviate-pain-and-discomfort.-4506109-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A chiropractor examining a patient's back to alleviate pain and discomfort.\" class=\"wp-image-532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-examining-a-patients-back-to-alleviate-pain-and-discomfort.-4506109-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-examining-a-patients-back-to-alleviate-pain-and-discomfort.-4506109-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-examining-a-patients-back-to-alleviate-pain-and-discomfort.-4506109-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-examining-a-patients-back-to-alleviate-pain-and-discomfort.-4506109-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-examining-a-patients-back-to-alleviate-pain-and-discomfort.-4506109-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/side-view-of-crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-examining-anonymous-woman-in-casual-clothes-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506076-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Side view of crop unrecognizable orthopedist in wristwatch examining anonymous woman in casual clothes in doctor office in hospital\" class=\"wp-image-533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/side-view-of-crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-examining-anonymous-woman-in-casual-clothes-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506076-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/side-view-of-crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-examining-anonymous-woman-in-casual-clothes-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506076-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/side-view-of-crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-examining-anonymous-woman-in-casual-clothes-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506076-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/side-view-of-crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-examining-anonymous-woman-in-casual-clothes-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506076-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/side-view-of-crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-examining-anonymous-woman-in-casual-clothes-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506076-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/side-view-of-crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-examining-anonymous-woman-in-casual-clothes-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506076-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-performing-an-arm-adjustment-on-a-patient-in-a-therapy-session.-5794024-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A chiropractor performing an arm adjustment on a patient in a therapy session.\" class=\"wp-image-547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-performing-an-arm-adjustment-on-a-patient-in-a-therapy-session.-5794024-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-performing-an-arm-adjustment-on-a-patient-in-a-therapy-session.-5794024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-performing-an-arm-adjustment-on-a-patient-in-a-therapy-session.-5794024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-performing-an-arm-adjustment-on-a-patient-in-a-therapy-session.-5794024-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-chiropractor-performing-an-arm-adjustment-on-a-patient-in-a-therapy-session.-5794024-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-anonymous-medical-specialist-rubbing-shoulders-of-male-client-lying-on-couch-in-medical-salon-5473182-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Crop anonymous medical specialist rubbing shoulders of male client lying on couch in medical salon\" class=\"wp-image-544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-anonymous-medical-specialist-rubbing-shoulders-of-male-client-lying-on-couch-in-medical-salon-5473182-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-anonymous-medical-specialist-rubbing-shoulders-of-male-client-lying-on-couch-in-medical-salon-5473182-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-anonymous-medical-specialist-rubbing-shoulders-of-male-client-lying-on-couch-in-medical-salon-5473182-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-anonymous-medical-specialist-rubbing-shoulders-of-male-client-lying-on-couch-in-medical-salon-5473182-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-anonymous-medical-specialist-rubbing-shoulders-of-male-client-lying-on-couch-in-medical-salon-5473182-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/massage-therapist-performing-a-therapeutic-session-focusing-on-muscle-relief-and-wellness.-5473179-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Massage therapist performing a therapeutic session, focusing on muscle relief and wellness.\" class=\"wp-image-543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/massage-therapist-performing-a-therapeutic-session-focusing-on-muscle-relief-and-wellness.-5473179-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/massage-therapist-performing-a-therapeutic-session-focusing-on-muscle-relief-and-wellness.-5473179-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/massage-therapist-performing-a-therapeutic-session-focusing-on-muscle-relief-and-wellness.-5473179-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/massage-therapist-performing-a-therapeutic-session-focusing-on-muscle-relief-and-wellness.-5473179-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/massage-therapist-performing-a-therapeutic-session-focusing-on-muscle-relief-and-wellness.-5473179-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/massage-therapist-performing-a-therapeutic-session-focusing-on-muscle-relief-and-wellness.-5473179-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/back-view-of-crop-faceless-bearded-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-checking-up-neck-of-anonymous-lady-while-standing-in-front-of-wall-with-paper-drawings-representing-body-anatomy-4506162-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Back view of crop faceless bearded orthopedist in wristwatch checking up neck of anonymous lady while standing in front of wall with paper drawings representing body anatomy\" class=\"wp-image-541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/back-view-of-crop-faceless-bearded-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-checking-up-neck-of-anonymous-lady-while-standing-in-front-of-wall-with-paper-drawings-representing-body-anatomy-4506162-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/back-view-of-crop-faceless-bearded-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-checking-up-neck-of-anonymous-lady-while-standing-in-front-of-wall-with-paper-drawings-representing-body-anatomy-4506162-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/back-view-of-crop-faceless-bearded-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-checking-up-neck-of-anonymous-lady-while-standing-in-front-of-wall-with-paper-drawings-representing-body-anatomy-4506162-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/back-view-of-crop-faceless-bearded-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-checking-up-neck-of-anonymous-lady-while-standing-in-front-of-wall-with-paper-drawings-representing-body-anatomy-4506162-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/back-view-of-crop-faceless-bearded-orthopedist-in-wristwatch-checking-up-neck-of-anonymous-lady-while-standing-in-front-of-wall-with-paper-drawings-representing-body-anatomy-4506162-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"techniques-osteopathiques\">Osteopathic techniques: gentle but effective<\/h3>\n\n<p>Osteopaths use their hands exclusively.  <\/p>\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteopathiequebec.ca\/fr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ordre des ost\u00e9opathes du Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>, osteopathy aims to restore the body&#8217;s overall balance and mobility.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pour-qui-osteopathie\">Who is osteopathy right for?<\/h3>\n\n<p>This approach is particularly effective for:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chronic pain with no apparent cause  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurrent headaches and migraines  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional digestive disorders  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persistent back pain  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress and posture-related tensions  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imbalances resulting from old injuries  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-delivery preparation and recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"therapie-sport\">Athletic therapy: expertise in athletic movement<\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/about-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"64\">Athletic therapists<\/a> certified by the<a href=\"https:\/\/athletictherapy.org\/?request_locale=fr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canadian Athletic Therapists Association<\/a> are trained to assess, prevent and rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries in all types of athletes.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-therapist-assisting-with-shoulder-mobility-and-recovery-in-an-indoor-gym-setting.-27684610-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A therapist assisting with shoulder mobility and recovery in an indoor gym setting.\" class=\"wp-image-566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-therapist-assisting-with-shoulder-mobility-and-recovery-in-an-indoor-gym-setting.-27684610-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-therapist-assisting-with-shoulder-mobility-and-recovery-in-an-indoor-gym-setting.-27684610-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-therapist-assisting-with-shoulder-mobility-and-recovery-in-an-indoor-gym-setting.-27684610-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-therapist-assisting-with-shoulder-mobility-and-recovery-in-an-indoor-gym-setting.-27684610-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-therapist-assisting-with-shoulder-mobility-and-recovery-in-an-indoor-gym-setting.-27684610-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-therapist-assisting-with-shoulder-mobility-and-recovery-in-an-indoor-gym-setting.-27684610-scaled.jpg 1708w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-assists-a-patient-with-exercises-in-a-modern-clinic-setting.-20860617-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A physiotherapist assists a patient with exercises in a modern clinic setting.\" class=\"wp-image-564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-assists-a-patient-with-exercises-in-a-modern-clinic-setting.-20860617-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-assists-a-patient-with-exercises-in-a-modern-clinic-setting.-20860617-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-assists-a-patient-with-exercises-in-a-modern-clinic-setting.-20860617-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-assists-a-patient-with-exercises-in-a-modern-clinic-setting.-20860617-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-assists-a-patient-with-exercises-in-a-modern-clinic-setting.-20860617-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/man-with-prosthetic-leg-receiving-therapy-indoors-aiding-recovery-and-rehabilitation.-6111609-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Man with prosthetic leg receiving therapy indoors, aiding recovery and rehabilitation.\" class=\"wp-image-557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/man-with-prosthetic-leg-receiving-therapy-indoors-aiding-recovery-and-rehabilitation.-6111609-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/man-with-prosthetic-leg-receiving-therapy-indoors-aiding-recovery-and-rehabilitation.-6111609-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/man-with-prosthetic-leg-receiving-therapy-indoors-aiding-recovery-and-rehabilitation.-6111609-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/man-with-prosthetic-leg-receiving-therapy-indoors-aiding-recovery-and-rehabilitation.-6111609-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/man-with-prosthetic-leg-receiving-therapy-indoors-aiding-recovery-and-rehabilitation.-6111609-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-uses-kinesiology-tape-to-treat-an-athletes-shoulder-indoors.-6076134-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A physiotherapist uses kinesiology tape to treat an athlete's shoulder outdoors.\" class=\"wp-image-555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-uses-kinesiology-tape-to-treat-an-athletes-shoulder-indoors.-6076134-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-uses-kinesiology-tape-to-treat-an-athletes-shoulder-indoors.-6076134-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-uses-kinesiology-tape-to-treat-an-athletes-shoulder-indoors.-6076134-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-uses-kinesiology-tape-to-treat-an-athletes-shoulder-indoors.-6076134-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-uses-kinesiology-tape-to-treat-an-athletes-shoulder-indoors.-6076134-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-physiotherapist-uses-kinesiology-tape-to-treat-an-athletes-shoulder-indoors.-6076134-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-woman-in-sportswear-exercising-indoors-with-a-foam-roller-on-a-mat-focusing-on-fitness.-4587698-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in sportswear exercising outdoors with a foam roller on a mat, focusing on fitness.\" class=\"wp-image-549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-woman-in-sportswear-exercising-indoors-with-a-foam-roller-on-a-mat-focusing-on-fitness.-4587698-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-woman-in-sportswear-exercising-indoors-with-a-foam-roller-on-a-mat-focusing-on-fitness.-4587698-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-woman-in-sportswear-exercising-indoors-with-a-foam-roller-on-a-mat-focusing-on-fitness.-4587698-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-woman-in-sportswear-exercising-indoors-with-a-foam-roller-on-a-mat-focusing-on-fitness.-4587698-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-woman-in-sportswear-exercising-indoors-with-a-foam-roller-on-a-mat-focusing-on-fitness.-4587698-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a-woman-in-sportswear-exercising-indoors-with-a-foam-roller-on-a-mat-focusing-on-fitness.-4587698-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-uniform-helping-slender-female-in-casual-wear-reaching-arm-with-dumbbell-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506078-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Crop unrecognizable orthopedist in uniform helping slender female in casual wear reaching arm with dumbbell in doctor office in hospital\" class=\"wp-image-535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-uniform-helping-slender-female-in-casual-wear-reaching-arm-with-dumbbell-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506078-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-uniform-helping-slender-female-in-casual-wear-reaching-arm-with-dumbbell-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506078-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-uniform-helping-slender-female-in-casual-wear-reaching-arm-with-dumbbell-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506078-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-uniform-helping-slender-female-in-casual-wear-reaching-arm-with-dumbbell-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506078-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crop-unrecognizable-orthopedist-in-uniform-helping-slender-female-in-casual-wear-reaching-arm-with-dumbbell-in-doctor-office-in-hospital-4506078-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_ff9d2a-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\"><br\/>Their approach combines:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biomechanical assessment of movement  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint mobilization techniques  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targeted muscle strengthening  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proprioceptive rehabilitation  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The use of therapeutic tools (tape, ultrasound)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>They excel in:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rapid recovery from sports injuries  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimizing athletic performance  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventing sports-related injuries  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-surgical rehabilitation  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis of the technical gesture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"formation-reglementation\">Training and regulation in Quebec: what you need to know<\/h2>\n\n<p>In Quebec, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/about-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"64\">osteopaths<\/a> follow a five-year training program that includes :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4200 hours of theoretical and practical training  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-depth anatomy, physiology and biomechanics  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Osteopathic manual techniques (cranial, visceral, structural)  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervised clinical internships  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final dissertation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Osteopathie Qu\u00e9bec ensures recognition of the profession and compliance with professional ethics. It&#8217;s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteopathiequebec.ca\/fr\/trouver-un-osteopathe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">check that your osteopath is registered<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/about-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"64\">certified athletic therapists<\/a> have completed :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University program in athletic therapy or equivalent  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/athletictherapy.org\/public\/education\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athletic therapy certification (ACTS)  <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandatory further training  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taping, mobilization and rehabilitation skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"votre-situation\">Are you an osteopath or an athletic therapist?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/traitement-osteopathie\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"90\">osteopathy<\/a> if:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looking for a holistic approach to your health  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your pain is diffuse or recurrent  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a history of multiple injuries  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You suffer from functional disorders (sleep, digestion)  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want a preventive approach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_9bca0b-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\"><strong>Case in point:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Paul, 68, active retiree from Laval<\/strong><\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_8bc4c1-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_8bc4c1-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_8bc4c1-81\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_8bc4c1-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_8bc4c1-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_8bc4c1-81\"] 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-heading147_8bc4c1-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_8bc4c1-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_8bc4c1-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_8bc4c1-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_8bc4c1-81\">Paul plays golf twice a week, goes Nordic walking and gardens passionately. For several months now, he&#8217;s been experiencing morning stiffness, lower-back pain after gardening and greater fatigue than before. <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d7cce4-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d7cce4-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d7cce4-44\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d7cce4-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d7cce4-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d7cce4-44\"] 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-heading147_d7cce4-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d7cce4-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d7cce4-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_d7cce4-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d7cce4-44\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t want these little niggles to stop me enjoying my retirement,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;My doctor says it&#8217;s normal at my age, but I want to stay active as long as possible.&#8221; <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d09b71-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d09b71-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d09b71-8a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d09b71-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d09b71-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d09b71-8a\"] 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-heading147_d09b71-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d09b71-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d09b71-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_d09b71-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d09b71-8a\"><strong>Why osteopathy is right for Paul <\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A preventive approach to maintaining mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A global vision that addresses age-related compensations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle techniques for more fragile fabrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on postural balance to prevent falls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication-free support for natural aging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_30e108-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_30e108-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_30e108-70\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_30e108-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_30e108-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_30e108-70\"] 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-heading147_30e108-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_30e108-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_30e108-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_30e108-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_30e108-70\">The osteopath will identify movement restrictions before they become problematic, and optimize overall body function so that he can safely continue his favorite activities.<\/p>\n\n<p>Opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/traitement-therapie-du-sport\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"100\">athletic therapy<\/a> if :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have a recent, specific sports injury  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to improve your athletic performance  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparing for a competition  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need fast recovery techniques  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your doctor has referred you for rehabilitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Case in point:<\/strong><br\/><strong>Marysol, 44, urban runner from Montreal<\/strong><\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_6b0a8b-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_6b0a8b-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_6b0a8b-9e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_6b0a8b-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_6b0a8b-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_6b0a8b-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-heading147_6b0a8b-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_6b0a8b-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_6b0a8b-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_6b0a8b-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_6b0a8b-9e\">Marysol runs four times a week: urban asphalt courses, Lachine Canal bike paths and Mount Royal trails at weekends. Since her last 10K, she&#8217;s been experiencing persistent pain in her right knee, which intensifies on climbs. <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_6ca602-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_6ca602-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_6ca602-c4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_6ca602-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_6ca602-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_6ca602-c4\"] 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-heading147_6ca602-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_6ca602-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_6ca602-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_6ca602-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_6ca602-c4\">&#8220;I have a half-marathon in two months and I refuse to give up,&#8221; she confides. &#8220;This pain is limiting my training and I&#8217;m afraid it&#8217;s going to get worse.&#8221; <\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d8d1f6-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d8d1f6-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d8d1f6-a4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d8d1f6-a4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d8d1f6-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d8d1f6-a4\"] 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-heading147_d8d1f6-a4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_d8d1f6-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d8d1f6-a4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_d8d1f6-a4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_d8d1f6-a4\"><strong>Why athletic therapy is right for Marysol:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biomechanical evaluation of your stride on different surfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized techniques to treat patellofemoral syndrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targeted strengthening program for urban runners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptation tips for mixed surfaces (asphalt\/trails)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan for a gradual return to training towards your goal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_1ebd72-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_1ebd72-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_1ebd72-bb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_1ebd72-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_1ebd72-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_1ebd72-bb\"] 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-heading147_1ebd72-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_1ebd72-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_1ebd72-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_1ebd72-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_1ebd72-bb\">The athletic therapist will analyze the technical gesture, identify the muscular imbalances specific to running and give preventive exercises to avoid recurrence while maintaining performance.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"approche-complementaire\">The complementary approach: what if it were both?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Many Quebec athletes combine the two approaches. A field hockey player may consult an athletic therapist for a knee injury, then see an osteopath to optimize overall recovery and prevent compensation. This complementary approach is recognized by many sports health professionals.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_2dcfc8-261 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\"><strong>Marie-Claude combines both training courses.  <\/strong>This dual expertise enables us to provide you with optimum care: an overall osteopathic assessment AND specialized sports therapy techniques tailored to your specific needs.  <\/p>\n\n<p>This maximizes rapid recovery (athletic therapy), overall body balance (osteopathy), injury prevention and long-term performance.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"parcours-guerison\">Your healing journey: how to get started<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-1-Evaluez-votre-situation-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-1-Evaluez-votre-situation-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-1-Evaluez-votre-situation-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-1-Evaluez-votre-situation-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-1-Evaluez-votre-situation-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-1-Evaluez-votre-situation-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-1-Evaluez-votre-situation-1-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Posez-vous-les-bonnes-questions-1-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Posez-vous-les-bonnes-questions-1-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Posez-vous-les-bonnes-questions-1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Posez-vous-les-bonnes-questions-1-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Posez-vous-les-bonnes-questions-1-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Posez-vous-les-bonnes-questions-1-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Posez-vous-les-bonnes-questions-1-1-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"932\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-2-Consultez-le-bon-professionnel-1-932x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-2-Consultez-le-bon-professionnel-1-932x1024.png 932w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-2-Consultez-le-bon-professionnel-1-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-2-Consultez-le-bon-professionnel-1-768x844.png 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-2-Consultez-le-bon-professionnel-1-1398x1536.png 1398w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-2-Consultez-le-bon-professionnel-1-1865x2048.png 1865w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-3-Preparez-votre-consultation-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-3-Preparez-votre-consultation-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-3-Preparez-votre-consultation-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-3-Preparez-votre-consultation-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-3-Preparez-votre-consultation-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-3-Preparez-votre-consultation-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Etape-3-Preparez-votre-consultation-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Questions-essentielles-a-poser-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Questions-essentielles-a-poser-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Questions-essentielles-a-poser-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Questions-essentielles-a-poser-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Questions-essentielles-a-poser-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Questions-essentielles-a-poser-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Questions-essentielles-a-poser-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1018\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Prevenir-la-recidive-1018x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Prevenir-la-recidive-1018x1024.png 1018w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Prevenir-la-recidive-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Prevenir-la-recidive-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Prevenir-la-recidive-768x772.png 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Prevenir-la-recidive-1527x1536.png 1527w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Prevenir-la-recidive-2036x2048.png 2036w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1018px) 100vw, 1018px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"couts-couverture\">Understanding costs and coverage<\/h2>\n\n<p>In Quebec, neither osteopathy nor athletic therapy is covered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/citoyens\/assurance-maladie\/informer-services-couverts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">R\u00e9gie de l&#8217;assurance maladie du Qu\u00e9bec (RAMQ)<\/a>. However, many private insurers offer partial or complete coverage, so it&#8217;s a good idea to check your coverage before your consultation. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signaux-alarme\">Alarm signals<\/h2>\n\n<p>Some symptoms require prompt consultation: sudden, intense pain, significant loss of mobility, perennial numbness or tingling, severe swelling and inability to bear body weight.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_3202ab-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_3202ab-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_3202ab-99\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_3202ab-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_3202ab-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_3202ab-99\"] 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-heading147_3202ab-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_3202ab-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_3202ab-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_3202ab-99 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_3202ab-99\">In these cases, <strong>consult a physician first or go to the emergency room<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPTImage10avr.20252C13_12_53-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-525 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPTImage10avr.20252C13_12_53-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPTImage10avr.20252C13_12_53-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPTImage10avr.20252C13_12_53-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChatGPTImage10avr.20252C13_12_53.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: your sporting health, your choice<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_574db4-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_574db4-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_574db4-6e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_574db4-6e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_574db4-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_574db4-6e\"] 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-heading147_574db4-6e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_574db4-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_574db4-6e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_574db4-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_574db4-6e\">The beauty of the Quebec healthcare system lies in the diversity of approaches available. Whether it&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/osteopathy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"90\">osteopathy<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoatmcdion.ca\/en\/sports-therapy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"100\">athletic therapy<\/a>, it&#8217;s important to choose the right professional for your specific needs. Investing in your health means investing in your pleasure and performance.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_b8e1b6-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_b8e1b6-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_b8e1b6-7f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_b8e1b6-7f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_b8e1b6-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_b8e1b6-7f\"] 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-heading147_b8e1b6-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_b8e1b6-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_b8e1b6-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading147_b8e1b6-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading147_b8e1b6-7f\">The ultimate goal? Practice your favourite sport in the best possible conditions, in good health and with pleasure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\"><em>Photo credits to DALL-E  <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>This article is for information purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified specialist to assess your specific situation. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>https:\/\/www.osteopathiequebec.ca\/fr\/encadrement-de-la-profession-osteopathes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/citoyens\/assurance-maladie\/informer-services-couverts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.msss.gouv.qc.ca\/professionnels\/statistiques-donnees-sante-bien-etre\/flash-surveillance\/activite-physique-en-quelques-chiffres\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/athletictherapy.org\/public\/education?request_locale=fr<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.osteopathiequebec.ca\/fr\/trouver-un-osteopathe\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading147_66145e-0f, 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