Webinar: Connect to confidence: intermittent catheterization & lifestyle tips for men by Coloplast® Care

About This Webinar

Connect to confidence: 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 gain confidence in your bladder management regimen! Join us to discuss intermittent catheterization and lifestyle tips for men with three inspiring panelists including Thomas Cloyd, Joe Delagrave, 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

Thomas Cloyd

A Minnesota native, Thomas Cloyd is an avid traveler, MBA, and digital healthcare professional who relocated to Oakland, California, in 2018. While Thomas now lives a fully independent life, it took persistence and a lot of support from others 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 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.

Joe Delagrave

Joe Delagrave lives in Wisconsin with his wife and three children and now 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 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 lifestyle 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 and some trial and error, 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 was exposed to competing 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.

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. Zac’s road to independence started at Healthsouth in Harmarville, PA, where he worked on transitioning into life with a 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 and what the human body is capable of. Another key to Zac’s independence was an introduction to 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 starting a company called Adaptive Outdoorz. His company aims to bring the disabled community together to share their unique stories of overcoming obstacles and being active outdoors, as well as help those who are struggling to find the strength to move forward.

Disclaimer

*Thomas, Joe, 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.