- Description
- Diagnoses and treats problems related to pelvic organ prolapse and leaking urine or stool (incontinence). Treats new mothers with 3rd & 4th degree perineal tears.
Services offered include the following:
- Education - Most new patients are required to view 5 basic modules online and attend a group Zoom class. Additional supplementary modules and handouts are available
- Conservative / Behavioral Therapy - The nurses and physiotherapists see women for assessment and behavioural treatment for the above disorders, which require patient involvement and commitment to modification of activities and lifestyle
- Pessary Fitting - Clinic nurses assess and fit women for vaginal pessaries, devices that assist with prolapse and incontinence issues
- Medical Intervention - When appropriate, medications may be prescribed that reduce symptoms in women
- Surgical Intervention - The clinic urogynecologists will provide surgical interventions for women with prolapse and stress incontinence issues
- Physiotherapy - Clinic physiotherapists provide education, assessment and treatment for complex clinic patients. Direct referrals for physiotherapy are NOT accepted
- Urodynamic Testing & Cystoscopy - These specialized tests are done to provide diagnostic information, when required
- Perineal Tears - New mothers with 3rd & 4th degree perineal tears. Treatment includes education, exercise class and physiotherapy
The team includes nurses, physiotherapists and physicians with a focus on patient-centered care, based on patient education. Patients may be seen by various team members during their treatment at the clinic. As this is a tertiary care specialty clinic, patients can expect to be discharged back to their referring provider. Our goal is to improve quality of life.
Key Provider: dietitians, doctors, health care aides, nurses, nurse practitioners (NPs), pharmacists, physiotherapists (PTs), social workers - Eligibility
- Yes, Women with problems related to leaking urine or stool (incontinence). New mothers with 3rd & 4th degree perineal tears.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-735-5290
- Fax
- 780-735-5896
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: Yes,
Fees may apply and include some cost recovery for products such as pessaries.
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators and washrooms - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- April 23, 2024
- Address
- 10240 Kingsway Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5H 3V9This facility provides a range of healthcare services for women. There's no emergency department at this facility.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM to 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM to 04:00 PMThu08:00 AM to 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Hours may vary.