Sylvain St-Amour

Strangely enough, it was completely by chance that I ended up in physiotherapy on the first day! But I immediately became attached to this profession which requires a scientific and organized side and a touch of creativity. The ability to make a real and rapid change in people's lives continues to nourish me after all these years.

From the start, I began working in a private clinic. After 1 year, I launched the Physio-Performance clinic to leave the usual practice mode at that time and move towards a more thoughtful, more individualized, more... performing physiotherapy! 5 years later, 2nd clinic and a new name, Physioactif! and the other clinics followed in 2012 (Boisbriand) and 2018 (Claude-Robillard and Vaudreuil).

During this time, from 2000, I began teaching at the University of Montreal in physiotherapy and in 2009, I became a lecturer in the 3rd year, a teaching position that I have held ever since. In 2005, I obtained my Fellowship in advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy, which allowed me in 2007 to begin teaching physiotherapists at the Association québécoise de physiothérapie musculosquelettique avancée until today. I have also taught and been a speaker in symposiums, in continuing education in physiotherapy, mainly the treatment of pain associated with nerves since 2005.

• Manual therapy exam level I (December, 1999)
• Manual Therapy E2 (February, 2000)
• Manual Therapy V2 (April, 2000)
• Neuro-meningeal system, Diane Racette (September, 2000)
• Manual therapy exam Level II (September, 2000)
• Manual Therapy E3 (February, 2001)
• Cervicogenic Headaches, Doreen Killens (May, 2001)
• Manual Therapy V3 (February, 2002)
• The Shoulder, Lyn Watson (March, 2002)
• Muscle Imbalance, Shirley Sahrmann (May, 2002)
• OPPQ Symposium: Back Pain and Beyond (September, 2002)
• Manual Therapy Lower Quadrant (October, 2002)
• Muscle Imbalance, Part II, Upper Quadrant, Debbie Flemming (February, 2003)
• Manual Therapy Upper Quadrant (May, 2003)
• The Shoulder, Level II, Lyn Watson (March, 2004)
• Intermediate Exam in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the CPA (April, 2004)
• Joint OPPQ/CPA Congress (May, 2004)
• Manual Therapy Level IV, Bev Padfiel (August, 2004)
• Manual Therapy Level IV, Doreen Killens (October, 2004)
• Diagnosis of mechanical back pain subgroups and stability retraining of the lumbar spine, Sean Gibbons (April, 2005)
• Manual Therapy Level V, Doreen Killens and Michelle Roy (April, 2005)
• Manual therapy for the fascia, Laurie McLaughlin (May, 2005)
• Craniosacral Approach in Manual Therapy, Doreen Killens (June, 2005)
• CPA National Orthopedic Symposium (October, 2005)
• Advanced Exam in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the CPA (October, 2005)
• Diagnosis of mechanical dysfunction and stability retraining of the lower quadrant and forearm, Sean Gibbons (December, 2005)
• Diagnosis of mechanical back pain subgroups and stability retraining of the lumbar spine, Sean Gibbons (February, 2006)
• Exercise and motor control: integrating the thorax and the functional upper limb, Linda-Joy Lee (March, 2006)
• Exercise and motor control: integrating the lumbopelvic core and the functional lower limb, Linda-Joy Lee (March, 2006)
• Manipulation thrust techniques: An evidence-based approach, Earl Pettman (June, 2006)
• Management of Cervical Disorders: A Therapeutic Exercise Approach, Michele Sterling (June, 2006)
• Explain Pain, Lorimer Moseley (October, 2006)
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Lorimer Moseley (October, 2006)
• SQDOACP Symposium: From Diagnosis to Treatment (November, 2006)
• Dynamic Stability and Muscle Balance of the Cervical Spine, Sean Gibbons (December, 2006)
• Diagnosis of Mechanical Dysfunction and Stability Retraining of the Lower Quadrant and Forearm, Sean Gibbons (February, 2007)
• Practical Application of Proprioceptive Sensory Motor Training, Sean Gibbons (February, 2007)
• FitFOREgolf Level 1-2-3, David Lindsay (June, 2007)
• Dynamic Stability of the Thorax & Breathing Retraining, Sean Gibbons (September, 2007)
• Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points for Motor Control, Sean Gibbons (September, 2007)
• Supper-Conference: Plantar Orthotics: For or Against? (September, 2007)
• OPPQ Conference (September, 2007)
• AQPMO Orthopedics Symposium: Transferring Knowledge into Know-How (November, 2007)
• The Ultimate Back, Stuart McGill (November, 2007)
• Diagnosis of Mechanical Back Pain Sub-Groups and Stability Retraining of the Lumbar Spine, Sean Gibbons (February, 2008)
• Explain Pain, Lorimer Moseley (April, 2008)
• FITforeGOLF Level 1-3-4, David Lindsay (April, 2008)
• The Integration of Neuromyofascial Release and Manipulative Technique, Diane Lee (May, 2008)
• IFOMT Congress (June, 2008)
• Manipulative Management of the Thoracic Spine & Costal Cage in Upper & Lower Quarter Pain Syndromes – Current Evidence & Technical Application, Tim Flynn (June, 2008)
• Lumbopelvic Motor Control: Advanced Clinical Assessment & Treatment of Motor Control Dysfunction in Low Back and Pelvic Pain, Paul Hodges (September, 2008)
• Canadian Orthopedics ACP Symposium (September, 2008)
• A Focus on Clinical Expertise & Deductive Reasoning in Evidence-Based Practice, Diane Lee and Linda-Joy Lee (September, 2008)
• Building the Ultimate Back: From Rehabilitation to Performance, Stuart McGill (November, 2008)
• The Temporomandibular Joints: Assessment and Treatment, Mariano Rocabado (November, 2008)
• Diagnosis of Mechanical Neck Pain & Functional Stability Retraining, Sean Gibbons (April, 2009)
• Core Stability Training for Peak Performance – Integration into Injury Rehabilitation, High Load Training and Work Conditioning for Return to Work & Return to Sport, Sean Gibbons (April, 2009)
• OPPQ Thematic Day: Treatments Under the Microscope: From Myth to Clear Reality (June, 2009)
• Proprioceptive sensory motor training and rehab for problem clients, Sean Gibbons (September, 2009)
• Movement analysis sub-classification and neuromuscular retraining for the hip and lower limb, Sean Gibbons (September, 2009)
• AQPMO Symposium: Interdisciplinary Approach for the Upper Limb (November, 2009)
• Dynamic stability of the thorax and breathing retraining, Sean Gibbons (February, 2010)
• Movement analysis, sub-classification and neuromuscular retraining for functional movement control of the shoulder girdle, Sean Gibbons (February, 2010)
• Beyond the Quadrants, Earl Pettman (June, 2010)
• The Functional Shoulder, Earl Pettman (June, 2010)
• Lumbar spine movement analysis, sub-classification and neuromuscular retraining for functional movement control, Sean Gibbons (October, 2010)
• Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Manual Therapy, Roger Kerry (November, 2010)
• Whiplash Course, Roger Kerry (November, 2010)
• Proprioceptive sensorymotor training and primitive reflex inhibition for problem clients, Sean Gibbons (January, 2011)
• Movement analysis, sub-classification and neuromuscular retraining for functional movement control of the hip and lower limb, Sean Gibbons (January, 2011)
• Vestibular Rehabilitation: Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation, Alain Godbout (September, 2011)
• Cervical spine movement analysis, sub-classification and neuromuscular retraining for functional movement control, Sean Gibbons (October, 2011)
• Cranial Nerve Awareness: Examination and Clinical Implications, Gaétan Thibault (November, 2011)
• Mental health problems associated with musculoskeletal injury: implications for the physiotherapist, Michael Sullivan (January, 2012)
• Movement Analysis, Sub-classification & Neuromuscular Retraining for the Thorax & Breathing Retraining, Sean Gibbons (February, 2012)
• Temporomandibular Dysfunctions: Movement Analysis, Sub-classification & Neuromuscular Retraining for Functional Movement Control, Sean Gibbons (February, 2012)
• Forearm & Hand: Movement Analysis, Sub-classification & Neuromuscular Retraining for Functional Movement Control, Sean Gibbons (February, 2012)
• Vestibular Rehabilitation: Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation, Alain Godbout (June, 2012)
• IFOMPT Congress (October, 2012)
• Changing the Brain for Movement, Pain & Function: Proprioceptive Sensory Motor Training & Primitive Reflex Inhibition for Problem Clients, Sean Gibbons (September, 2012)
• Changing the Brain for Movement, Pain & Function: Assessment and Rehabilitation of Primitive Reflexes & Postural Reflexes influencing Motor Control, Tone & Pain, Sean Gibbons (September, 2012)
• Movement Analysis, Sub-classification & Neuromuscular Retraining for Functional Movement Control of the Lumbar Spine & Pelvis, Sean Gibbons (April, 2013)
• Targeting Psychosocial Risk Factors in Physical Therapy Practice, Michael Sullivan (April, 2013)
• Cortical Body Matrix: Integrating Brain and Pain Sciences with Clinical Practice, Lorimer Moseley (May, 2013)
• Hip & Lower Limb: Movement Analysis, Sub-classification & Neuromuscular Retraining for Functional Movement Control, Sean Gibbons (October, 2013)
• Forearm & Hand: Movement Analysis, Sub-classification & Neuromuscular Retraining for Functional Movement Control, Sean Gibbons (October, 2013)
• Shoulder Girdle: Movement Analysis, Sub-classification & Neuromuscular Retraining for Functional Movement Control, Sean Gibbons (February, 2014)
• TMJ Dysfunctions: Movement Analysis, Sub-classification & Neuromuscular Retraining for Functional Movement Control, Sean Gibbons (February, 2014)
• Central Pain, Body Image and Midline: Evidence-Based Assessment & Rehab, Sean Gibbons (September, 2014)
• The TMJ from the perspective of an expert dentist, Alain Aubé (December, 2014)
• Cervical Spine: Movement Analysis, Sub-classification & Neuromuscular Retraining for Functional Movement Control, Sean Gibbons (January, 2015)
• Movement Analysis, Sub-classification & Neuromuscular Retraining for the Thorax & Breathing Retraining, Sean Gibbons (January, 2015)
• Sub-classification and Clinical Prediction Rules for Neuromuscular Rehab, Sean Gibbons (February, 2016)
• Proprioceptive Sensory Motor Training for Enhancing Movement and Motor Control, Sean Gibbons (February, 2016)
• Primitive Reflexes Influencing Movement and Motor Control: Assessment and Rehabilitation, Sean Gibbons (February, 2016)
• Advanced Concussion; Body Image and Midline Presentations (November, 2021)
• SIJ; Hip & Lower Limb: Movement Analysis; Sub-classification; Neuromuscular Retraining for Functional Movement Control (May, 2022)
• Shoulder Girdle; Forearm and Hand: Movement and Loading Analysis for Motor Behavior Therapy (October, 2022)
• Cervical Spine & Temporo-mandibular Joint: Loading Analysis for Motor Behavior Therapy (April, 2023)
• Thoracic Spine: Movement & Loading Analysis for Motor Behavior Therapy (November, 2023)
• The neuromeningeal system in musculoskeletal problems: assessment, exercises and treatment - 1.0 (date)
• Mastering psychosocial challenges in physiotherapy (date)
• Headache and oro-facial pain (date)

To allow my patients to become themselves again/resume activities they had given up on, especially when they were convinced it was no longer possible. To dedicate a good part of my time to always perfecting our approaches with the help of the whole team and to share with them the findings of each and everyone to make us all even better.