After enduring 3 weeks of lingering back pain I finally came to Action Sport Physio to see if I could fix the problem. One of the nurses at work had recommended this place so I felt more comfortable about it. Although some of the treatment was painful,it had a good outcome in the end. Along with the home exercises and the in-house treatment,my flexibility has increased and the twinges that come before getting a pulled muscle have disappeared. In the end my back feels stronger. Thanks for renewing “the feel-good feeling”!
Patient : Katherine Mah Age: Therapist: Ronny Varga
After a very painful lower back injury I got playing hockey, Sabrina nursed me back to health. This was my 3 rd time being treated by her and each time I felt as good as new in no time.
Patient : Scott Dunn Age: Therapist: Sabrina Sabelli
I came to Action Sport with a strained MCL in the left knee. After a few short weeks and 6 sessions, I left with a healed MCL. Of course the homework of stretching they gave me will prevent me from coming back. Thank you.
Patient : Pierre Shousha Age: Therapist: Sabrina Sabelli
I came here with constant pain in my hip and back. Maude helped me untie some very knotted muscles and with the exercises she gave me I feel like a new man.
Patient : Ian Morantz Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
At first when I pulled my groin I was in a lot of pain but after each physio session I felt better and better. Now, I feel great and I’m back on the ice.
Patient : Carl Belizario Age: Therapist: Sabrina Sabelli
I came to physiotherapy due to knee problems caused by my sport, curling. When I got here, I had no idea what was going to happen. On January 31, I met my therapist Maude. After a brief questioning period, she started to stretch my injured leg. She found what was wrong and told me to do these stretches and gave me a rundown on how to do them. After a few days my knee had no pain anymore. I kept coming and every day my knee would feel better and better. The therapy worked and it works very well. I am glad I cane here because the atmosphere and practices are fantastic. Thank you Action Sport Physio Montreal West for all your great work.
I saw Sabrina Sabelli after getting into a bike accident. After a few short weeks of being in her professional care, I made a full recovery. Thank You!!
Patient : Mary Opolka Age: Therapist: Sabrina Sabelli
After a ski accident and surgery the amazing team at action sport helped me get back into shape and I’ll be ready for the coming ski season. Their attitude is amazing and the Action Sport Physio Montreal West staffs make it a fun place to come.
Patient : Brian Shatsky Age: Therapist:
I played a tennis match one morning and woke up the next day barely able to hobble down the stairs. Hurt my right knee and no idea how. Eventually, on the advice of a friend, I walked to Action Sport Physio Montreal West. It turns out that the knee was part of a larger problem, side effects from a horseback riding accident many years ago in which I broke my back and jaw.
Ronny treated my knee and then worked on my back issues, Ryan worked on developing core strength and balance with a personal training program and Jen massaged the areas worked on as I readjusted to the changes. I dropped 20lbs which my knee greatly appreciates, am back playing tennis and learning to listen to my body as an older athlete and pace it accordingly. I am in better shape than I have been in a long time and it feels great.
The team at Montreal West are wonderful. They all work together to design a program that works for you. I keep up with the personal training at the clinic as with my medical history I will always have to work on the various side effects of my accident and I have a team of experts that can deal with issues as they crop up and cheer me on! No need to be a pro…to be treated like one. This is the motto of Action Sport Physio Montreal West….and they live up to it.
I was only here for two sessions but the work that was done was fantastic and I’m up and walking again. The physiotherapists were great and really made me feel comfortable and at ease. Great environment. Thank you.
Patient : Adam Gardner Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
Two years ago I experienced lower back pain at regular intervals, repeatedly. Despite efforts and therapy involving other physio therapists, and I have noticed notable improvement in my range of movement and overall, not only in and around my lower back.
Patient : Anthony Baptiste Age: Therapist: Sabrina Sabelli
Since I’ve begum physiotherapy following surgery on my leg, I have been able to get back on my feet in record amount of time. The swelling in the leg has gone down considerately since we’ve begun the exercises and ice/heat therapy. I am able to bend forward on my ankle with less strain and the various exercises. I’ve been given exercises to do at home which have helped with mobility and balance. All in all, the physiotherapy has been well worth it and has given me back some of the freedom I had before my accident. Thank you, Sabrina and Action Sport Physio Montreal West for all of your help and patience.
When I came to Action Sport Physio Montreal West, I had no flexibility in my back. I couldn’t bend in any direction and I was suffering from sharp lower back pain. After several sessions I was able to bend in every direction without feeling too much pain. My lower back pain is now almost gone and my flexibility has improved a great deal. I recommend Action Sport Physio Montreal West to anyone suffering from muscular pain.
Patient : Charles Singh Age: Therapist:
I hurt my shoulder weight training and make it worse by taking boxing lessons. After an MRI, my doctor recommended I come to Action Sport Physio Montreal West for physiotherapy instead of an operation. My shoulder feels a lot stronger after several weeks of physio with Sabrina.
Patient : Dimitry Antonopoulos Age: Therapist:
Sabrina, Maude, Katie and all helped me understand how I had injured my shoulder and then coached me back into shape. When I first came in I couldn’t raise my right arm above the shoulder, and now it’s more flexible and the arm has more range than my left. Thanks to you all!!!
Patient : Andrew Elkin Age: Therapist:
When I first came in could not walk properly, I was leaning forward and to the right. I had constant pain on the left side of my buttock. I was lacking flexibility and was not able to bend my body in any given direction. I was in constant pain for approximately 3 days. I have gone through five sessions. From the first session I could see the improvements and see my body was starting to realign itself. I followed the instructions & exercises on a daily basis set out by Heather. This helped reduce the length of time in correcting my back problem. The service(s) that where provided to me was given in a professional manner. Heather was constantly following up to ensure I was not in any discomfort during any of the workouts. I appreciated her style of work. Thanks!
Patient : Garry W. Age: Therapist: Heather Little
Physio at Action Sport Physio has given me back my knees! When I started one year ago, walking a golf course was impossible and shopping of any kind was painful. Surgery on both knees repaired the physical damage but physio gave me back my mobility, strength and flexibility. I am participating in sports again and feel like a new woman. Thank you Andrea for all your hard work, expertise and cheerfulness, all was very much appreciated.
Patient : Fran H. Age: Therapist: Andrea Dewar
The staff at Action Sport Physio were really welcoming and helped me get back to my sport, hockey as fast as possible. They gave me a lot of good exercises and without them I wouldn’t be able to play right now.
Patient : Scott Watson Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
I Love it here! The atmosphere is warm and caring and my frozen shoulder is much improved and I actually look forward to my visits. Maude Rocks!
Patient : Louise Condy Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
Day 1 my first visit to the therapist. Pain inside my leg, can’t stretch more than about 45 degrees. I have trouble walking upstairs quickly. No hockey, no sports. My second visit I can see and feel big changes. I can walk more freelyand have no trouble walking upstairs. I have even tried to play in gym. My third visit I am going to try and get back on the ice again. I can’t wait. Today is feb. 25,2008. Injury happened 4 weeks ago. I can skate fine and have noticed that the tension in my legs has decreased. Everything feels fine, no pain.
Patient : Michael D'Avila Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
After my hip replacement operation, I remained stiff in my hip/leg. Thanks to the treatment (Sabrina) the flexibility in the hip has improved dramatically with the following positive results. More stability,especially with walking on and up stairs and on slippery roads.
I have had pain in the lower back region for over 2 years! Having tried many other therapies with no obvious results, I was proposed to try physiotherapy. Robin here has been wonderful. I started feeling better after 3 sessions only. She really can read my body and pain. The human body is very complex. I discovered that Physiotherapy is targeted at making the body function the way it should. I am very pleased with Robin, the treatments and especially the results! I would highly recommend. Thank You!
Patient : Sylvia S. Age: Therapist: Robin Katz
I’ve been dancing for 14 years and around 7 years ago I began to experience minimal pain under my feet. This year my feet became so bad that I was hardly able to take any classes or teach. I began coming to see Tanya around 4-5 months ago and now I have no pain in my feet. I am able to dance and enjoy myself. I can wear high heels all night and have no pain!Thanks!
Patient : Brittany G. Age: Therapist: Tanya Laberge
Who would push their own car on ice and race back to the driver’s position? It does not work, my muscle in my leg tore and I could not walk for the whole day.My son called Action Sport Physio and got my treatments started right away. Excellent assessment by Tanya, great gradual exercises, very polite and most important explained all she was doing. Three follow up sessions were great and professional.Suggestion: Stuck in snow, call a tow truck! If I hear of someone having pain, I will recommend them to go where the “Action” gets you results!
Patient : Leo G. Age: Therapist: Tanya Laberge
When I came I had trouble to do what so ever. There was a lot of pain in my lower back and along the sides of my back and also pressing down hard on my spinal cord. I couldn’t turn to the side, I mean I could but there was pain doing so. I got my injury by falling on a ski slope. At that moment it didn’t hurt at all but then the next day I could barely move my body and my neck was really hurting.
After following my physio treatments, now my back does not hurt at all. There are very few and rare moments when I flinch but other than that you could say it’s perfect. Nothing hurts now!
Patient : Maxime Age: Therapist: Andrea Dewar
My name is Keith Stokes of the CFL and I received the Shockwave therapy treatment. Before receiving this treatment, I could not do any running or walking without having pain. If I ran my foot would hurt for the next two days.
While walking became a pain that I began to get use to, I really didn’t like having it at all! Now after the treatment I’m back to running with very little pain and my foot is getting better day by day. The best thing is… I can walk now pain free! I recommend this Shockwave therapy treatment to anyone with bone spurs in their foot. It really works!
Patient : Keith S. Age: Therapist: Alain Scheldeman
I came in here with a pain in my knee after my accident. I could not squat, lift or even walk or run. Going down the stairs is a very big problem for me. After spending time here, I can now squat, walk faster and longer and even doing a lot which I couldn’t do before. At the moment the only problem I’m faced with is the stairs, which I think it might be a different situation now because my condition has dramatically improved. All in all I’m lucky to be here.
Thanks to all the staff their smiles keep you warm even when you are down and they answer any questions you may ask even if they are not there client.
Thank you all once again.
Patient : Daniel A. Age: Therapist: Daniel Friedmann
Back in December, it all started with excruciating pain on my left leg. A couple of days later, still with slight pain and numbness on my leg, my knee buckled while going down the stairs, and down I went. After a brief stay in the hospital, it was diagnosed as a nerve problem probably caused by my diabetes. Getting around alone became practically impossible and going up or down stairs, you could forget about!
I came to Action Sport Physio St-Leonard where I met with my physiotherapist, Nicole Balazic. After a brief question period and evaluation, the therapy started. I have to admit the therapy was intense at times, but all worth it. The team at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard is amazing! Today, walking and climbing, or going down stairs is almost back to normal. Thank you very much Nicole and thanks to the whole staff at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard.
Patient : Tony Zampino Age: Therapist: Nicole Balazic
After 2 years of heel pain with plantar fasciitis on the left heel and bone spurs on both heels. I finally got immense improvement with 3 Shockwave treatments. I tried all the conventional therapy, a rigid boot of night; tens treatments (two times) but nothing really worked until the shockwave therapy.
The improvement is 80% and Remi tells me it will continue to improve. He gave me strengthening exercises as my left foot and ankle has become weak because of the heel pain and had for past two years. I now feel strong and very active.
Over the last six years I’ve had an ACL and meniscus repair to both my knees and have counted on Action Sport Physio to help me get back to being as athletic as I was prior to my surgeries. In both cases, I have regained the strength and flexibility in both my legs and have truly benefited from the care provided by the courteous and caring therapists at Action Sport. I appreciate all the treatments I’ve had, and would not be back in shape if it was not for Action Sport. Thank you Marie!Patient : Kristina Ashqar
The staff was very friendly and in tune with my needs. Maude Langelier-Parent & Katie McIntyre in Montreal West are both very professional!
Patient : James Patterson Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
January 14th 2008
Started off 3-4 months ago in terrible lower back pain, hardly able to walk straight. It was clear where I would drag myself for help;Remi. Remi had treated my lower disc rupture and slip 4 years prior and I was doing great until this relapse from strenuous moving. To my delight, Remi was ever available to treat me, answer my (numerous) questions and always has well-informed answers and advice. I am now on the straight and narrow to being fit and healthy,I am out of pain, can walk and will be back skiing shortly. I know how to control my back.For Remi’s time, patience and extreme competence. Merci!
Patient : Leonard D’cunha
Patient : Leonard D'cunha Age: Therapist: Rémi Bergeron
It was very difficult to even sit down due to injury to sciatic nerves. After treatment I was able to do most of the things I was doing before my injury. Thanks Maude!
Patient : Richard Dourian Age: Therapist:
Dear Ronny,
This is “my success story” – which is actually a letter of extreme gratitude for the work the team at Action Sport Physio Montreal-West clinic has done with me. I first walked into your physiotherapy clinic in mid-June, when I was 7 weeks post-op, after having had a mastectomy for breast cancer. I was sore, stiff and discouraged. I did not think I would ever be able to swim as well as before: I was still walking in the shallow end, paddling weakly with my left arm. After my first visit with you (Ronny Varga), I felt taken in hand, and had confidence that you knew what you were doing. You spent time to teach me about the nature of my problems, what I could do to improve them, and demonstrated to me some improvement within that very first session. I went home, did your exercises, and within one week, I had drastically improved my range of motion in my shoulder. The improvement was so rapid, that my mood and confidence shot up and I felt hopeful again.
After 4 sessions with you, I was slowly regaining my swimming capacity. At this point, you referred me to Samya Tatone forPilates. I have to say that seeing Samya over the last 6 months has made a tremendous difference to my health. As a result of seeing her, I am much more aware of my posture, movements and feel physically stronger in muscles I didn’t know I had. People have commented that I am looking better, and this is because I am carrying myself differently. As a direct result of seeing her, my swimming has improved, to the point that I swim my 1.5 km a whole minute faster than before my operation. Samya is a great teacher – patient, and personable, with the knack for transmitting tricky ideas, so that they stick in your head when you are practicing by yourself, or even just walking around in the world.
Your team is very professional, and seems to work well together. I have received a lesson in classical stretch from Katie and a massage from Jen. Everyone has always treated me with courtesy and kindness, and there is a nice ambiance at your clinic. I feel very fortunate to have walked in off the street that June day.
Thank you again, for all you have done (and continue to do) for me. Keep up the good work.
Patient : G M Age: Therapist:
I came to Action Sport Physio with a severe knee sprain and I was concerned for something worse. After Remi’s analysis and an MRI my fears were relieved and no serious injury was present.After a couple of months of physiotherapy with Remi my knee is back to normal and I am pain free. This is not my first injury or my first time at Action Sport. If I ever need physio again (very likely at my age!), I will not hesitate to return to Action Sport!
Patient : Gary Brent Carbno Age: Therapist:
After three wonderful weeks at Action Sport Physio Montreal-West, the transformations were unbelievably positive. I can now run almost faster than before I fractured my knee, and my mobility is 100%. I can only wish something small happens so I can return to this establishment and be treated with such effectiveness.
Patient : Ryan Riback Age: Therapist:
There have been some ups, some downs, some torture but mostly lots of laughter. I could never have made it this for without you, and I want you to know that I really and truly appreciate everything you have done for me. Here’s to another 6 months of A.R.T.!!!
Patient : Kimberly Singerman Age: Therapist: Carol Gilbert
Every time I do the exercises that you guys taught me, I can play for a long period of time without feeling pain. (Sabrina Sabelli)
Patient : P.J. Wilcheck Age: Therapist:
After hurting my wrist while playing golf, daily activities such as putting on my seatbelt became a chore. I came to see Ronny and within three treatments I already began to notice an improvement in my wrist. With the help of Ronny and Katie, I was back on the golf course within 2 weeks.
Patient : James Miller Age: Therapist:
My name is Victoria Bradshaw. I’m 12 years old and I’ve been swimming for 8 years. I swim at D.D.O. swim team and this year I moved up a level. It was the first time that I would feel discomfort and pain. So I made a visit to Action Sport Physio for some treatment. Now after 10 weeks of treatment, I’m as good as new, without any pain or discomfort.
Thank you very much Tanya and the rest of the staff !
Patient: Victoria Bradshaw
Therapist: Tanya Laberge
Location: Action Sport Physio West Island
Patient : Victoria B. Age: Therapist:
Shockwave Therapy
Since May 2007 I’ve been suffering from a Heel Spur that was devastating and has been affecting my everyday life; walking, standing, I could not take my daily walks anymore. I decided to go to Action Sport Physio and was recommended to have a Shockwave treatment by my therapist Andrea Dewar. So I contacted Alain, went through hell for 4 treatments and (it’s a miracle) after 1 month, I can walk normal again!
Thank you Alain, you are a miracle worker!!!
Patient : Patricia D Age: Therapist:
Can’t believe how professional and ethical the staff at Action Sport-Physio-Mtl West are! The first time I went for physio was for a sprained ankle, and I found that the treatments and exercises were easy to do and the pain went away. So when my shoulder was sore, I knew where to go, Ronny was there for me again. Friendly phone messages and emails help to remind me of my next appointments. Experience, convenience and results are what will bring me back. I look forward to using their other professional services available.
Thanks Ronny and Staff!! (Ronny)
Patient : Diane Tardif Age: Therapist:
I sprained my ankle-playing tennis. I was limping and my ankle was swollen-It was a light sprain as I had a more serious one before. I started Physio on the 3rd Day. Felt better quite fast, exercises were good. Therapy worked really well. 7th day feeling great, almost no weakness, no swelling.
Great Job!!!(Sabrina)
Patient : Joanne Booth Age: Therapist:
I was experiencing pain in my right heel, which was preventing me from doing simple things like walking or going downstairs. Now, my heel feels so much better, and I owe it all to Action Sport Physio. (Sabrina)
Patient : Connor McRae Age: Therapist:
I came to see Ronny on a referral from a friend. It was a week after my injury and I thought it would heal on its own. My injury was taking much longer to heal and I made an appointment. The first session was painful but Ronny told me that it is good to get the blood flowing. After just several sessions, I started to feel the improvement and the healing process sped up . I will be back in action in less than 2 weeks after my first visit. (Ronny)
Patient : John DiLella Age: Therapist:
I came here early October 07 with a swollen left knee and I wasn’t able to bend it or move more than ninety degrees. Maude did a preanalysis and concluded that the tightness of my muscles(hamstring) might be the cause of the problem. She worked hard on the muscles to make them loose and gave me couple of exercises. Those two things in combination helped tremendously and I'm now able to bend my leg again at a hundred and eighty degrees and as well (the best part) nearly don’t feel anymore pain.
I have been doing pilates with Samya for over a year now. I love it. I love the way it makes me feel stronger all over. I love the way I stand taller now. It’s the best work out without all the jumping and bouncing around of aerobics. The one on one work I do with Samya is much better then a large class because the focus is on my pilates so every move is perfected. I leave my pilates class feeling energized and ready for the day ahead.(Samya)
Patient : Adrienne Smith Age: Therapist:
I walked into Action Sport Physio with a diagnosed chronic lower back pain. After an evaluation I was told “your upper back is stiff as a board, your pelvis is crooked. We will work on strenghthening your muscles around your lower back area, this will help you decrease the pressure you are putting on your lower back” So for the next 7 weeks that’s what we did with two visits a week. The staff worked on all my back muscles and made me try some rather interesting exercises. The results have been unbelievableNO MORE BACK PAINS. This great result was achieved with a limited amount of exercises. At first 3 segments daily of 10-15 minutes. Later on 10-15 minutes a day was sufficient. Today, 2 weeks after my last treatment 10-15 minutes every 3 days does the trick. (Ronny)
Thank you Ronny and the Crew!!!
Patient : Camille Baccanale Age: Therapist:
When I first injured my shoulder I was unable to perform regular movements. It got injured during a hockey game and I was not able to play for approx 2 weeks. I came to physio and about a week later I had already felt a difference. The exercises whichreceived from Sabrina really accelerated my rehabilitation. I am now pretty much 100% again and I am very excited to continue my hockey season. (Sabrina)
Patient : Chris Guerriero Age: Therapist:
Right after my injury, I hadlot of trouble going up and down stairs, and there was a constant pain in my ankle. After a week of training, the pain is almost completely gone, and I can really feel the strength coming back.
(Sabrina)
Patient : Ian Martin Age: Therapist:
Pilates has made a big difference in my life. Having herniated a lumbar disc 3 years ago I had lost all my flexibility and movement in my back and rotator hip. Pilates has improved my posture, flexibility, self-esteem. Also I am a breast cancer survivor, Pilates has encouraged me to be positive, helpful in loosing weight and reshaping my body. It has given me a new overall look on life, and I look forward to going to class. (Samya)
Patient : Bonnie Solti Age: Therapist:
I sustained a knee injury while playing basketball. After 10 days of self treatment (ice, rest) I made little improvement and sought physiotherapy. With better guidance and a physio program I saw improvement even after my first visit and notable incremental improvement between each subsequent visit. I now walk normally with no pain and I’m rapidly approaching use of full range of motion. (Sabrina)
Patient : David Seckel Age: Therapist:
I can walk sit and play a lot better and easier now. I don’t have trouble on or off the ice anymore. (Sabrina).
Patient : Josh Morantz Age: Therapist:
I came in with pain on my heel and at the back of my ankle. This was a constant pain all day long for about 1 ½ months. After 5 sessions with Sylvie, the pain is gone. She recommended stretching exercises and better footwear during the day. I followed her suggestions and the pain decreased from a 50% pain level to, 0 pains. I still have a bit of stiffness, so I’ll be back next week
Patient : Anna M Age: Therapist:
I'm not an athlete, but I still had aches and pains that bogged me down. The combination of physio, massotherapy and pilates work has gotten me in very good shape and the pain is gone! thanks Samya, Jennifer and Sabrina!
Patient : Benoit DiNello Age: Therapist:
My experience was really good. When I initially came into Action Sport, my back caused so much pain I could not sleep through the night. Maude did a great job showing me which stretches to do and within less than a month I am almost 100%. If I had not come here, I would probably be in severe pain still. (Maude Langelier-Parent)
Patient : Sean Hallahan Age: Therapist:
100% better, better shape to knees that work great, very friendly people, had a nice time, very comfortable atmosphere, all which makes for a sucessful recovery. Thanks. (Maude Langelier-Parent)
Patient : Robert Benton Age: Therapist:
Twisted foot in early December. By early January having trouble walking, pain was increasing but after 3 sessions and home exercises my foot is fully functional and pain is gone. (Sabrina Sabelli)
Patient : David Byrne Age: Therapist:
Shoulder pain has decreased considerably, stiffness on the right side is still there but it's only been 2 sessions. On the whole, it is bothering me much less (Sabrina Sabelli)
Patient : Age: Therapist:
I owe my success to Maude's magical fingers. Every week I felt my pain gradually disappear a little more... until presto... I was cured and the ambiance of the clinic helps the healing. Everyone is great! (Maude Langelier-Parent)
Patient : Frima Sklar Age: Therapist:
Since I have started my treatment I have noticed a significant difference in the strength of my shoulder. It has become less painful to carry out every days tasks that involve stretching my shoulder above or behind me. I hope to keep up the treatment and strengthen my shoulder back to what it once was. (Maude Langelier-Parent)
Patient : Mike Guttman Age: Therapist:
I can now run without pain. I can also play hockey and soccer. I can kick a ball and have some fun. My legs feel better and I can get to playing the sports I like. (Sabrina Sabelli)
Patient : Massimo Catalfamo Age: Therapist:
I was lucky to have a therapist like Maude. Not only was she encouraging but always knew what I need to heal me fast. Great hands on technique and fun atmosphere. Thanks for all of your help. (Maude Langelier-Parents)
Patient : Sherlock George Age: Therapist:
Less pain while/after working out at the gym. No pain during 1 day ice-climbing. No pain during 1 day of skiing. Some pain walking after 1 1/2 weeks of inactivity. (Sabrina Sabelli)
Patient : David Bala Age: Therapist:
I came in after a fall on my shoulder while skiing. I was referred for X-rays before treatments to make sure that nothing is broken. Now after 3 treatments there is a big improvement. (Sabrina Sabelli)
Patient : Asher Waldman Age: Therapist:
I had arrived at Action Sport Physio with an inflammation called a bursa in the hip area. Very uncomfortable to say the least! I came in visibly limping and heavily favoring my left leg + hip, and after just one session with Heather, I walked out with almost no limp at all. With the instructions + exercises provided by Heather, I was walking normally in 48 hours, with almost no soreness at all. Heather was courteous, understanding and very knowledgeable. She made the visits to Action Sport Physio a pleasure instead of a chore. Thank you all and good luck!!
Patient : William Y. Age: Therapist:
I couldn’t walk properly (I limped). I couldn’t get up or down stairs without help. I couldn’t move my ankle in any direction or put any pressure on it without feeling pain. I couldn’t go skiing or swim. I couldn’t even walk to the bus! BUT NOW I CAN!!! Thanks Action Sport Physio Montreal West and Sabrina Sabelli!
Patient : Stephanie Regimbal Age: Therapist:
When I came here to Action sport, My ankle was hurting. I couldn’t run or jump without my ankle hurting. On my first appointment they stretched my ankle and gave me exercisesto do at home. At the second appointment my ankle was feeling much better. They stretched my ankle more and gave me more exercises to do. At the third appointment my ankle didn’t have anymore pain and felt better. With all the stretching and exercises my ankle is now good as new.
I came in with a pulled calf muscle. Walking, let alone sports, was painful. Ronny and Maude treated me initially and then Maude took over. There was steady progress and in 3 weeks I was essentially cured. What was particularly impressive was the way they adapted the treatment to the changes in me. The deep muscle manipulations were painful but they cleansed my soul! The exercises were very good and they pushed me to do things I had never tried before. I had a very fruitful session of balance exercises with Katie. The advice for the future that I got from Maude will
Be invaluable. All in all an outstanding team! Bravo Maude et merci mille fois!
2. I had a severe back problem(numbness on my left side, involuntary cramping in my left foot,pain in my hip, lower back and butt area) for more than a year and January 2008 we finally got the results to explain what was wrong and my choices on how to fix were surgery or the natural way( physiotherapy, chiropractor, and massage therapy). Well I decide to go the natural . I was not convinced nor was my doctor that surgery on my back at 35 was the best decision. But then my dilemma started. Physiotherapists are a dime a dozen and you could be lucky to get one that was actually interested in treating you or you could get one that just hooks you up on a machine, claim this will solve all your ailments. I was fortunate enough to have some friends recommend their physiotherapist to me but unfortunately they were to far and the waiting list too long.
I drive through Montreal West on a daily basis and kept seeing the building of Action sport. Sport therapy would be would be helpful to me for I am an active person and had to slow down because of my back. So I went on line, did some research , liked what I read and decided to take the chance. I figured if they didn’t have what I was looking for, someone that is attentive to my needs,who can listen to the problem and not try to solve it in between my sentences would be great. I felt I would be able to determine that after the first session if it didn’t work I would try out the suggestins from my friend, no harm, no fowl.
The day I called to make my first appointment I was fortunate that my therapist would be Ronny the owner. I was happy with that for I knew to myself if the owner couldn’t help me then that was a sigh I would need to go elsewhere. My first session was great. I met Ronny and explained to him my situation, showed him my medical documents. We talked, I expressed my concerns and what I was hoping would happen. He listened, did a physical test, walking, mobility,etc. Then he explained to me what he was thinking and what strategy we would use to get through my problem. He pointed out that he was not a miracle worker but he believed he knew where the problem lied and with some hard work and diligence on my part we might be able to rectify my problem. I was listening to him and liked what I heard but wasn’t convinced yet.
He then started working on my leg, under my thigh etc. My problem was being caused in my back but it wasn’t coming from my back. That turned the light bulb on, all this time everyone has been working on my back(lower & upper) hearing me complain about my back they assumed that’s where the pain was. After my first session I was feeling it but for the first time I wasn’t feeling it in my back. The weekend was long but when I returned for my follow up session on Monday I could move in ways I hadn’t been able to for a while and the pain in my lower back was gone, by the end of the week I was ready to jump some hurdles. I felt like my back was mine again. I play volleyball and have been very cautious when blocking or spiking because I was always worried that if I landed wrong it would be all over, but now I felt unstoppable. I was walking, jumping doing aerobics, my active self was revived and this was after 3 sessions(1 week). I had found the therapist who listened to my problem, found the main source and explained to me what he could do without the use of a machine and a hot water bottle. But by applying physical methods to wake up the parts that were sleeping, with different exercises to make me better and stronger. I made a good connection with Ronny. He was compassionate, understanding, genuine and most of all he knew what he was doing. I am still in therapy and loving every minute of it because the results speak more then a million words. I am able to sleep at night again because my biggest fear before therapy was that I would wake up one morning and not be able to walk. Instead I leap out of bed each morning knowing I’m getting stronger and stronger.
Patient : Simone King Age: Therapist: Ronny Varga
Aug. of 2007 I started to notice stiffness in my lower back. By Oct., there was severe pain running down my right leg. (Sciatic nerve). The discomfort occurred usually when I was seated, especially in the car getting in and out as well. Moving around and walking caused no pain at all. I started physiotherapy at the beginning of Oct. and was coming to the clinic twice a week through Dec. By January, my condition had improved to the point where I only needed physiotherapy once a week and by March every 2 weeks. By late May; almost full recovery. I continue with stretching exercises.
Patient : Tim Boswell Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
Great job girls on my knee. It took a little bit of hard work and great personnel to get my knee back to working order. Thanks and keep up the good work. Don’t take this the wrong way but I hope not to see you guys in the future!
Patient : Joseph Caucci Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
I’m very pleased with my experience at Action Sport Physio. The Staff is extremely knowledgeable, supportive and friendly and the atmosphere is great. Thanks for everything, especially to my physiotherapist, Maude.
I’ve been seeing Maude about my right shoulder since before Christmas, although I originally saw her after a severe hip-bruise after a fall in late October. In treating the hip-bruise (icing at home, etc) an old long-standing mobility problem in my shoulder became exacerbated. Simple everyday movements (getting out of bed, driving a car, etc.) were becoming increasingly painful. I was looking forward to a vigorous season of cross country skiing and feared that I’d be unable to pursue this. Maude created an exercise routine for me, carefully observed my progress, and modified the exercises as she saw the progress I was achieving. With her careful monitoring my mobility, and also through her lucid, patient-friendly explanations of how the exercises were working, I felt very motivated to pursue this regimen. The feedback I received from her was very encouraging. The overall program was very successful. In fact, I was able to build back up to a vigorous level of skiing, and I logged over a hundred days on my skis during this past season. I’ve now been able to start canoeing and fishing with hardly and discomfort, which is a great improvement over how things were a year ago, well before I came to Action Sport Physio. In a way, that bruise on my hip led me to doing something about my shoulder-problem that had bothered me for a couple of years. Maude has been very attentive and helpful to me in finding a way to engage in my favourite pursuits without the discomfort I had tolerated for too long. I’m very thankful for her assistance and guidance.
Patient : Ian Turner Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
When I first came, I was in pain because I landed on my hip bone. I badly bruised it, which prevented me from playing for a week. My bursa being swollen made my glutes, my hamstring and my quad hurt. Then, when I came to Action Sport Physio, Maude helped me get back into running shape within a week, I was able to play in my soccer tournament on the following weekend.
Patient : Nicholas Sisti Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
In the beginning , my back muscle was like a knot. After the first session, the pain decreased and the knot loosened up. The second session loosened the knot much more and the pain decreased substantially. The pain was no longer in that one area. After the third session, the knot was 90% gone and the pain came and went after a few seconds. The exercises to do every day really helped me out a lot.
Patient : Paul Drolet Age: Therapist: Sabrina Sabelli
I came to Action Sport a couple of weeks ago with a pain on my right lower back. I received physiotherapy a couple of times for two weeks. In addition I was given a series of exercises to do on my own in order to solve the problem. My back has improved very much. Sabrina is Fantastic! I am a lot more aware of what caused the problem and how to keep my back in better shape. Thank you Sabrina...you are great!
Patient : Maria Torres Age: Therapist: Sabrina Sabelli
I came into Action Sport Physio without knowing anyone and I was made to feel comfortable and safe. My physiotherapist is very knowledgeable, friendly and open. Personally I benefited greatly at Action Sport Physio much more than at the hospital. Action Sport is very “ACTIVE” in their approach. From beginning to end my experience was very positive. Good to know, up to date knowledgable therapists who have incredible hands on treatment. I feel as though I never had a surgery. I feel so great! Thank you
When I first came to see Etta Mariani, physiotherapist at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard, my pain was a 10 on 10. After a few treatments, I am able to bend forward and back with no pain, walking without pain, rotating with ease, and moving my legs without pain. Overall, I am 90% better. I have nothing but praise for the care I received by Etta and the whole staff at St-Leonard.
Patient : Allan Age: Therapist: Etta Mariani
After suffering from right shoulder pain for a number of months, I started physiotherapy with Maude who took the time to evaluate and diagnose my problem. With the physio treatment and exercise I was given to do at home, I was pain free within a few weeks! What an improvement in my quality of life!
Thank you for the excellent and attentive care.
With gratitude,
Helen
Patient : Helen Baker Age: Therapist: Maude Langelier-Parent
When I first started my treatments with Sabrina the pain in my neck and upper back was almost unbearable. After just one session I could already feel the tension going away. I was given exercises to help relieve the tension in my neck and they worked very well. As I continued my appointments and my exercises the pain kept getting better and now after my fourth session I feel much more relaxed and my tension is gone.
Prior to starting my physiotherapy treatments, I was experiencing pain in my low back, shooting into my right leg. My pain was 10 on 10. I was unable to sleep through the night, turn in bed, walk or put on my shoes by myself. Since starting physiotherapy with Etta Mariani at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard, my pain has decreased to 2 on 10. My walking endurance has increased and I have resumed my daily activities (climbing stairs, walking, gardening, etc). Overall, I am feeling 75% better. At this point, I will work on strengthening and increasing my balance.
