Did you know that acquiring a spinal cord injury can affect more than somebody's legs?
Spinal cord injury (SCI) can significantly affect the bladder. Edwina Spooner from Coloplast explains what a neurogenic bladder is, the importance of hygiene, good catheter technique and considerations you should make for situations like going out an intimacy.
Information about what we have discussed in this episode:
SCIA information about continence care - https://scia.org.au/continence-care/
Coloplast catheter information - https://www.coloplast.com.au/
Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood with assistance from Michelle Kearney and Nathan Mikhael. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/.
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