For me, bowel management has always been part of the game, says 22-year-old Swiss handcyle road race champion, Fabian Recher. Born with Spina Bifida, a malformation of the spine, he has used a wheelchair from an early age and he loves to swap it for a mountain bike, cross-country skis, or his favourite piece of equipment, the handcycle.
Topics: Sport, Transanal Irrigation, Paralympics
After a life-changing accident left Sallyanne Haigh paralysed from the waist down, doctors were quick to warn her away from a return to horse riding. Yet, three and a half years later, Sallyanne is not only back in the saddle – she’s taking home gold on horseback.
Topics: Sport, TAI, Transanal Irrigation, Self-catheterisation, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal injury, Recovery, Catheterisation
Michael Kerr, of the Great Britain Rio Olympics rugby wheelchair team, talks about how an all-in-one catheter kit fits in with the life of a travelling athlete.
Topics: Sport, wheelchair, Travel, ISC, Self-catheterisation, Catheterisation, Lifestyle, Paralympics
I’m Eleanor and I work for Select, an organisation that has previously worked with and supported the Back-Up Trust, so when the chance to apply for an activity course came up, for me it was an opportunity not to be missed! I was lucky enough to be selected to attend the course as a buddy – someone who helps to build confidence and independence for both the volunteers and also participants who have spinal cord injuries. Here is Part 2 of my story.
Topics: Sport, wheelchair, Travel, ISC, Self-catheterisation, Catheterisation, Lifestyle, Back Up Trust
I’m Eleanor and I work as part of the Select Home Delivery team. Working here, I have learnt a lot about the many different reasons people have to use catheters and continence products. I know that many of our patients have a spinal cord injury and how much of a life changing condition this can be, but I wanted to find out more.
Topics: Sport, wheelchair, Travel, ISC, Self-catheterisation, Catheterisation, Lifestyle, Back Up Trust
