Bladder & Bowel Management
Everyone will have their own bladder and bowel management routine but it is important to keep up to date with technology and ensure that the systems you use are the best for you.
Catheters and bags for example are continually improving and it is important to speak to a specialist nurse periodically to help you make the best decisions about bladder function, generally and specifically around training and competition.
Similarly, there are aspects of bowel management that a specialist nurse familiar with SCI and sport can help you with. Your bowel routine may take time, and at training camps and competitions you may have to factor this time into your preparation. You may also need to make members of staff aware how important this time is to you.