Shoulder Care Access Project Clinic

Many people in Alberta are referred to see a shoulder surgeon for their pain, but wait times can be long, and most injuries or shoulder problems do not require surgery. The Shoulder Care Access Project (SCAP) Clinic was created to accurately assess patients with shoulder problems who may need further treatment. No referral needed. 

The SCAP Clinic is a research initiative at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the benefit of an online self-referral tool to improve access to high-quality, timely and cost-effective shoulder care for Albertans. We will be collecting shoulder-specific healthcare information that is designed to help evaluate and manage shoulder conditions. Any information used for research purposes will be kept confidential and anonymized.

Benefits include:

• Direct access to specialist level care to determine appropriate diagnosis for treatment
• A customized diagnosis and treatment plan
• Surgical referral for those who may need surgery

Please note, the SCAP Clinic is not for work-related injuries (WCB) or injuries that result from a motor vehicle accident (MVA). If you have had recent shoulder surgery (in the last 12 months) you should return to your surgeon. You must be 16 years of age or older. If you have already seen your primary care practitioner and have been referred to see a specialist or to another shoulder clinic, please follow that route for your care. We are not able to offer second opinions.