For several thousand years, people have passed down a saying attributed to the Greek philosopher and physician Hippocrates: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. Physicians today agree that nutrition and the foods we eat can play an important role in maintaining our health. In today’s article, we will discuss how common foods can negatively or positively impact the urinary tract.
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about using catheters or living with an ostomy. Whether you’re newly adjusting or have been managing your condition for years, it’s easy to draw conclusions from outdated or even incorrect assumptions. At ABC Medical, we’re here to provide clarity, comfort, and real answers!
If you have a neurogenic bladder condition, it is helpful to understand how your urinary system works. The urinary system includes the kidneys, bladder, urethra, sphincters, and specific muscles. All these parts work together with the nervous system to filter waste and remove it from the body as urine.
From an early age, we begin to develop routines around how our bodies work in different situations, including how and when we go to the bathroom. When those established norms change unexpectedly, it can rock your world physically and emotionally.
Physical activity is an important aspect of staying healthy and feeling your best. Having a disability can make participating in sports seem challenging. There’s a great solution out there: Adaptive sports. Adaptive sports are athletic activities created or adapted specifically for people with disabilities. In this article, we will discuss types of adaptive sports, the benefits of getting involved, and how you can get started as an athlete.
After a spinal cord injury (SCI), transitioning to life at home after hospitalization and rehab care means learning a whole new set of skills. It also involves discovering where to find the resources and support that can help you feel confident and in control of your own life and journey.
ABC Medical recently awarded one of our biannual $1,000 scholarships to high school junior Isabel Einwich. She’s a gifted student from Wichita, Kansas, and a multi-sport athlete in track, adaptive golf, archery and tennis.
When parents raise a child with a disability, we rethink every milestone through the lenses of “What’s the maximum my child can achieve?” and “What kind of modifications will they need?” Together, we make it happen with support from healthcare providers, family, and other parents.
If you are new to using intermittent catheters, you may have been told by your healthcare provider to empty your bladder completely every time you cath. In today’s article, we will discuss why complete bladder emptying is important, and some techniques you can use to help empty your bladder when self-cathing.
There are many effective treatments for prostate cancer, but their side effects can be uncomfortable to handle. If you’ve received treatment but are having a hard time with any side effects, it’s important to know these can be managed, and they often improve over time.
