Bladder Issues with a Spinal Cord Injury

Aimee Sharp
Author | Shield HealthCare
09/04/19  4:07 PM PST
Bladder

After a spinal cord injury, there are a lot of issues that need to be addressed. One of the issues can be a disruption of the connection between the brain and the bladder. This is called neurogenic bladder and it can be difficult for a newly injured person to learn to handle it. Shield HealthCare’s Spinal Cord Injury Specialist, Aaron Baker, has written several articles that talk about managing catheters, urological issues that stem from spinal cord injuries and dealing with a neurogenic bladder. We hope you’ll find Aaron’s resources helpful!

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I have been paralyzed from the waist down since 2013. I’ve been steadily gaining weight since then, and I’m starting to get self-conscious about it, especially since people already stare at me in my wheelchair. What are some exercises, things I can do to help me lose this extra weight?
James
Hi James! I'm sorry to hear about your accident, but it sounds like you're motivated to be as strong as possible. Good man! I also had a lean body before my injury. In my experience, nutrition and physical activity are the most effective ways to manage my weight. I have learned that by eating...
 

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