How to become independent: Debora can now face new challenges thanks to ISC and TAI
Posted by Wellspect, August 26 2021
After her motorcycle accident, Debora's only desire was been to return to being independent and continue working on her projects. She faced the life-changing circumstances with great determination. Debora tells us about her experience and how she managed to turn her life around.
Read MoreTopics: Bladder and bowel interaction, TAI, ISC, Spinal Cord Injury
Advice when choosing a catheter - what to look for
Posted by Mike Kerr, April 7 2021
If you've just been told that you have to self catheterise, it can be difficult to know what catheter might be right for you. Michael Kerr - Paralympian, catheter user and Wellspect Ambassador - talks to us about what factors influenced his choice in catheter.
Read MoreTopics: Bladder management, ISC, Spinal Cord Injury
The story about LoFric’s balanced surface
Posted by Wellspect, March 3 2021
Born in Sweden 1983, LoFric was the world’s first hydrophilic catheter – a true revolution at the time. Finally, self-catheterisation became a real, viable option for people with bladder problems. Since then, LoFric has improved the everyday for thousands of people around the world, helping them to lead a more balanced life.
Read MoreTopics: ISC, Self-catheterisation
Not all catheters are the same
Posted by Wellspect, February 17 2021
How can a catheter help you lead a more balanced life?
We know catheterisation is never anyone’s first choice when it comes to emptying their bladder. However, when different circumstances have prevented us from urinating on our own, intermittent catheterisation is often the next best thing, and with a little training it can become a very natural part of your everyday life.
Read MoreTopics: ISC, Self-catheterisation
Need to catheterise? Here are the 5 most common challenges
Posted by Wellspect, February 5 2021
Are you about to start Intermittent Catheterisation? Some of you might feel a little uneasy about it, but don't worry! The majority of people find the process simple and straightforward. Once they have tried it a few times and found it doesn’t hurt, they realise it has the potential to improve their quality of life.
Read MoreTopics: Women's health, Well-being, ISC, Self-catheterisation, Catheterisation, BPH