Free Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Provided by: PEI Physiotherapy Association - AKA: PEIPA
Service Description
The provincial government is funding a one-year pilot program through the PEI Physiotherapy Association to provide free pelvic floor physiotherapy for underinsured or uninsured PEI residents.
Nine physiotherapy clinics across the province with physiotherapists who have specialized training and authorization will participate in the program and provide treatment for the following pelvic floor conditions:
- Urinary incontinence
- Emptying disorders of the bladder
- Faecal incontinence
- Emptying disorders of the bowel
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Sexual dysfunction
Information
Eligibility:
Eligible PEI residents who:
-Have a valid PEI health card
-Have no or insufficient insurance coverage (or cannot afford their co-pay)
-Have an appropriate diagnosis from a physician or nurse practitioner (see above referenced list of diagnoses)
-Have not previously received pelvic floor physiotherapy for this conditionnot previously received pelvic floor physiotherapy for this condition
Visit website for the full list of participating clinics
-Have a valid PEI health card
-Have no or insufficient insurance coverage (or cannot afford their co-pay)
-Have an appropriate diagnosis from a physician or nurse practitioner (see above referenced list of diagnoses)
-Have not previously received pelvic floor physiotherapy for this conditionnot previously received pelvic floor physiotherapy for this condition
Visit website for the full list of participating clinics
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Get assessed If one of the listed conditions is found, then be referred to one of the clinics with a referral from a nurse practitioner or physician
Documents Required:
Referral from a nurse practitioner or physician
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Not applicable
