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*Thriving with ease: intermittent catheterization & lifestyle tips for men

Adjusting to using an intermittent catheter can be difficult, and bladder management concerns may leave you wondering if you’ll be able to return to the activities you enjoy or incorporate it into everyday life. You may have questions about bladder routines, staying compliant, and how to minimize the risk of developing urinary tract infections – and we’re here to help you thrive with ease! Join us to discuss intermittent catheterization and lifestyle tips for men with four inspiring panelists including Thomas Cloyd, Joe Delagrave, Bob Vogel, and Zac Wolfe, who all experienced spinal cord injuries and use intermittent catheters. They’ll share how they gained confidence in their bladder routine, tips and advice for self-catheterization, and how it has ultimately enabled them to live full, independent lives.
Presenters
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    Thomas Cloyd
    A Minnesota native, Thomas Cloyd is an avid traveler and digital healthcare professional who relocated to Oakland, California, in 2018. While Thomas now lives a fully independent life, it took persistence and support to get there. After a diving accident in 2012, Thomas sustained a C5/C6-level spinal cord injury that left him quadriplegic. For him, the road to independence included rehabilitation at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, where he completed their Activity-Based Locomotor Exercise Program (ABLE) and joined the Minnesota Steelheads Wheelchair Rugby team. While exercise helped him become more independent, finding the right bladder management routine and an intermittent catheter that he could open with limited hand dexterity was also critical. In 2018 he achieved another milestone and earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, which led to his new career in California. Despite being far away from his established support system, Thomas has been able to live an independent life full of activity, socialization, and travel, which his self-catheterization routine has helped enable.
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    Joe Delagrave
    Joe Delagrave lives in Wisconsin with his wife and three children and serves as the Head Coach for USA Wheelchair Rugby after a 13-year career in the sport. Sports have always been a big part of Joe’s life, but after sustaining a C6/C7-level spinal cord injury (SCI) in 2004, he was reluctant to identify or connect with the SCI community and hadn’t fully gained independence. By 2006, he realized he needed to introduce more physical activity into his life and decided to check out wheelchair rugby. There, he met teammates who’d found adaptive ways to regain their independence, and he started asking questions. During rehab it was assumed that others would help him catheterize, but through his new network, he learned that there were techniques and options that allowed him to do it independently. After trying multiple products, he found SpeediCath® Coudé, which was a game changer and enabled him to live a more carefree lifestyle. With his newfound confidence and independence, Joe climbed the ranks of wheelchair rugby and competed at the Paralympic level. By 2008, he’d made the national USA Wheelchair Rugby team where he stayed until retirement in 2021. A two-time Paralympic medalist with a career spanning over a decade, Joe’s next move was leading USA Wheelchair Rugby as Head Coach, a position he’s held for two years. A believer in rehabilitation through sport, Joe is passionate about giving back to the community and helping others gain independence and freedom.
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    Bob Vogel
    “Limits are a matter of perception” has been Bob Vogel’s mantra since sustaining a T10-level spinal cord injury in a skiing accident. A wheelchair user since 1985, Bob has stayed true to this philosophy and is a pioneer in adaptive sports ranging from scuba diving to hang gliding. Aside from a life of adventure, Bob is also a father, outdoor enthusiast, and journalist, which means he’s always on the go. Self-catheterizing has long been a part of his active lifestyle, but he struggled finding a catheter that was consistently easy to insert hygienically – until finding SpeediCath® Flex Set. Now, Bob is sharing his experience to help other men optimize their bladder routine, live an active life, and access their preferred product.
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    Zac Wolfe
    Zac Wolfe is from a small town in Pennsylvania and has always been active and passionate about the outdoors. When he was 19 years old, he was involved in a car accident that resulted in a C5/C6-level spinal cord injury. Determined to do his best and push himself, Zac never missed a day of therapy, but he still wondered if he would be able to do the things he loved again, like mountain biking and off-roading in his Jeep. During years of therapy, Zac’s goal was to return to those activities and live an independent life, a journey which he says has taught him so much about himself. Another key to Zac’s independence was finding SpeediCath® intermittent catheters while in inpatient rehab. Due to his limited hand function, it was the only intermittent catheter he could open independently, which has been integral to returning to the activities he enjoys. Now, Zac does everything he used to do and then some, including founding Adaptive Outdoorz, a company that brings the disabled community together to share stories and adaptive outdoor activities. Apart from his active lifestyle, Zac is also a father of four, including triplets he and his wife just welcomed to their family.
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    Disclaimer
    *Thomas, Joe, Bob, and Zac are SpeediCath® catheter users who have received compensation from Coloplast to provide this information. Each person’s situation is unique so your experience may not be the same. Talk to your healthcare provider about whether this product is right for you.

    The material shared within this webinar is based on the personal experience and learnings of the presenters. Nothing within the webinar is intended to be used as medical advice and or used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

    This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be interpreted to contain treatment recommendations. You should rely on the healthcare professional who knows your individual history for personal medical advice and diagnosis.

    Call your healthcare provider if you have any medical concerns. You may also contact your Coloplast Care Advisor for product usage and availability questions at 1-866-226-6362.
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