François Morin
À propos de François
Dans ses motsFrançois Morin, Physiotherapist
B. Sc., McGill University, 2007
Passionate about sports from a young age, François Morin completed a first year of university in Kinesiology before graduating from the physiotherapy program at McGill University. His personal experiences, as a player and coach of hockey and baseball, are useful to him on a daily basis in the support of his sports clientele, in particular in the physical and psychological preparation for an optimal return to play.
Certified Sports First Responder, he was notably a physiotherapist in the Quebec Midget AAA hockey league, and participated in several events as a provider of first aid and sports treatments during running and obstacle course competitions. He has also been Kinatex Sports Physio representative at several XMAN Race races and has been watching over the health of Défi Sportif Altergo participants for several years.
François Morin stands out for his listening skills and his ability to offer practical solutions that will be meaningful for the athlete or the client in his training plan or his daily life. He is recognized as an expert in the treatment and prevention of running injuries at the Clinique du Coureur, which allows him to assess and support a competitive and amateur clientele of all levels. His personal experience in athletics and road racing is also an asset when it comes to giving appropriate advice.
In addition to his diverse clinical experience, his interests in his physiotherapy practice have enabled him to follow a variety of post-graduate training courses involving advanced training in manual therapy, in the use of needles under the dermis in physiotherapy, myofascial approaches, management of cases of mild traumatic brain injury (concussions), various taping, treatment techniques of the cervico-shoulder complex and case management of the lower limbs.
Building on Kinatex Sports Physio's partnership with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal, he is completing his 7th year as a consultant with the prestigious company’s medical team. Understanding movement and achieving the highest levels of precision makes him a teacher able to guide you through your personal challenges.
He has been a partner and clinical director at Kinatex Sports Physio Complexe Desjardins since its creation in 2014 and will ensure the development of our services within our new, freshly renovated premises in order to maintain state-of-the-art rehabilitation suitable for all types of clients.
Services & prices
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Physiotherapy - InBody EvaluationNew patient
« The Body Composition Assessment is an extremely powerful tool that adds weight to the Fitness Assessment. With the InBody technology, the test uses bioelectrical impedance, and the accuracy of the results is astounding. Comfortable and extremely safe, the InBody 570 is approved by Health Canada and usually takes less than a minute to measure.
List of results obtained during the test :
- Total weight
- Total water mass
- Total lean mass & body fat
- % of body fat
- Segmental lean mass & fat
- Basic metabolism
- Visceral fat level (associated with cardiovascular disease risk)
... And more! »Physiotherapy - ConsultationNew patient
« During the initial consultation, the physiotherapist will gather all the necessary informations regarding your general health and your injury. The physiotherapist will perform a detailed physical assessement of your condition and will explain to you all the findings of the evaluation.
The physiotherapist will explain to you the treatment plan, the recommended frequency of follow-up appointments and will answer all your questions.
The physiotherapist will then begin the treatment plan and will prescribe you a therapeutic home exercise program.
Physiotherapy treatments are personnalized according to your needs and include manual therapy techniques, muscle release techniques, specific exercise prescription and if needed, the application of ice, heat, electrotherapy and taping. »Physiotherapy Running - ConsultationNew patient
« The running program at Kinatex Sports Physio aims to help runners of all levels optimize their performance while minimizing the risk of injury. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced runner, our personalized approach will help you achieve your goals, whether you’re improving your technique, preparing for a competition or returning to running after an injury.
During the first one-hour session, an expert running therapist will perform a complete biomechanical analysis of your running style. This assessment includes a three-dimensional video analysis of your running pattern, a review of your health history and advice on shoe selection and training progression.
The program is particularly useful if you experience pain during or after running, or if you simply want to improve your technique and performance. Customized exercises, based on your assessment, will help you run more fluidly, reduce fatigue and prevent injury.
Our therapists, are experts in the prevention and treatment of running-related injuries. Working with you, they’ll give you the tools you need to run safely and maximize your enjoyment.
Book an appointment today for an optimal racing experience. »Physiotherapy Vestibular Rehabilitation - ConsultationNew patient
« Vestibular rehabilitation is an expertise of physiotherapy that adresses the following conditions:
- Vertigo,dizziness, oscillopsia et balance problem
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Post-labyrinthitis, post vestibular neronitis, post Menière's disease
- After a concussion »TMJ (Jaw) Physiotherapy - ConsultationNew patient
« During the initial consultation, the physiotherapist who specializes in TMJ will gather all the necessary informations regarding your genral health and your condition and will perform a detailed examination of the TMJ, cervical spine an posture.
The physiotherapist will then begin the treatment plan which includes joint mobilizations, myofascial release and motor control and postural home exercises.
Physiotherapy treatments are recommanded for:
- Restoring the optimal biomechanics of the TMJ
- Reducing pain and dysfunction of the TMJ
- Reducing joint clicking and locking and improving range of motion of the TMJ
- Improving posture and mobility of the cervical region
- Improving respiratory mechanics
- Regulating the muscle tome of the neck and jaw
- Treating headaches, migraines and orofacial pain »
