An Introduction to Urinary Incontinence.

Cover Story:
BioStim™ for Pelvic Floor Strengthening'
Dorothy Stevens RN. RM. Continence Consultant & Practitioner.

Therapy Closeup:
Pelvic Floor Strengthening

Bits n' Pieces:
Bio Notes:
Dorothy Stevens

User Profiles:
Those with incontinence tell their stories.

The Fact Files:
Scientific research in support of Electrical Stimulation for urinary incontinence.

Bio Notes - Dorothy Stevens, this month's guest contributor.

Dorothy Stevens is a Registered Nurse and Midwife, and a specialist in continence therapy. Originally trained in London, she has worked in midwifery and general practice for over 30 years. Her advanced qualifications include a certificate from the Royal District Nursing Service - Continence Promotion Course (South Australia). Additionally, she is a member of the Continence Foundation, Nurses for Continence, Nurses in Independent Practice and The Royal College of Nursing Australia.

She has been a continence consultant and practitioner in private practice for the past four and a half years. And her business, Control Health Services, has an ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality therapy for all those experiencing bladder problems. In Dorothy's own words, the clinic uses "a co-operative treatment approach, which combines our expertise and your commitment to bring improvement to your life".

Control Health Services makes use of a range of treatment options, including:

1. BioStim™ (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)
2. Personal instruction on pelvic floor exercises
3. Biofeedback, and
4. Supportive devices.

Dorothy Stevens can be contacted at

Control Health Services
32 Lesden Street East Bentleigh VIC 3165
Phone: (03) 9563 8299
Fax: (03) 9570 8299
Internet: http://www.themenu.com//controlhealth