--- title: ABC Blog | Navigator description: Navigator | abc medical blog is about adaptive sports, medical supplies, urological industry, catheters, impact of wheelchair sports --- Toll-Free: 866-897-8588 [Customer Login and Bill Pay](https://www.abc-med.com/customer-login-and-bill-pay) [ePrescribe (Clinicians)](https://www.abc-med.com/eprescribe) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/myabcmedical/) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/myabcmedical) [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/myabcmedical) [![logo-trademark](https://www.abc-med.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-trademark.png?width=300&height=64&name=logo-trademark.png "logo-trademark")](https://www-abc-med-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/abc-medical-home-page) # ABC Medical's Blog for Urology & Ostomy Care [![](https://www.abc-med.com/hubfs/2025%20Assets/Adapted%20Tennis.jpg) ](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/adapted-athletics-fulfilling-life) ## [Adaptive Sports: A Path to a More Fulfilling Life](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/adapted-athletics-fulfilling-life) May 7, 2025 11:34:17 AM / by [Amy Landrum, AGNP-C CWOCN](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/author/amy-landrum) posted in [active life](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/active-life), [independent living](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/independent-living), [adapted sports](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/adapted-sports), [Navigator](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/navigator), [Health Tips](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/health-tips) [ 0 Comments](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/adapted-athletics-fulfilling-life#comments-listing)   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. [Read More »](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/adapted-athletics-fulfilling-life) --- [![](https://www.abc-med.com/hubfs/woman%20thinking.jpg) ](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/complete-bladder-emptying) ## [Should I Completely Empty My Bladder When Self-Cathing?](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/complete-bladder-emptying) Mar 25, 2025 11:17:59 AM / by [Amy Landrum, AGNP-C CWOCN](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/author/amy-landrum) posted in [active life](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/active-life), [independence](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/independence), [education](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/education), [Navigator](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/navigator), [Bladder Health](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/bladder-health) [ 2 Comments](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/complete-bladder-emptying#comments-listing)   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. [Read More »](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/complete-bladder-emptying) --- [![](https://www.abc-med.com/hubfs/2022%20Images%20and%20Banners/Navigator%20Header.png) ](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/how-to-stay-warm-after-a-spinal-cord-injury-sci) ## [How to Stay Warm after a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/how-to-stay-warm-after-a-spinal-cord-injury-sci) Mar 28, 2022 3:04:49 PM / by [ABC Medical](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/author/abc-medical) posted in [accessibility](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/accessibility), [independent living](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/independent-living), [spinal cord injury](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/spinal-cord-injury), [Navigator](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/navigator) [ 0 Comments](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/how-to-stay-warm-after-a-spinal-cord-injury-sci#comments-listing) There is no question your [life will change after a spinal cord injury (SCI)](https://www.kmtnavigator.com/articles/the-road-ahead-adapting-to-life-after-a-spinal-cord-injury/). While slight fluctuations in body temperature throughout the day are normal, a person with a spinal cord injury may have difficulty staying warm when the temperature drops. Individuals with a SCI may have reduced sensitivity to changes in heat or cold especially if they have poor circulation or a lack of sensation below the level of injury. [Read More »](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/how-to-stay-warm-after-a-spinal-cord-injury-sci) --- [![](https://www.abc-med.com/hubfs/2021%20Navigator%20Email%20Blasts/Navigator%20Branded%20Images%20-%20Lowres/Basketball_LinkedIN_Facebook.jpg) ](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/navigator-finding-resources-grants-and-more) ## [Finding Resources: Grants and More](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/navigator-finding-resources-grants-and-more) Feb 10, 2022 12:25:31 PM / by [Jill Karno](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/author/jill-karno) posted in [accessibility](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/accessibility), [independent living](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/independent-living), [spinal cord injury](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/spinal-cord-injury), [Navigator](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/navigator) [ 0 Comments](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/navigator-finding-resources-grants-and-more#comments-listing) Figuring out how to get the things you need can be extremely challenging. Unfortunately, many things may not be covered by insurance. We get a lot of questions on what resources are out there for specialized rehab or help getting equipment that is not covered by insurance. Our team will do everything we can to help you find local or national resources like equipment exchanges or grant/ scholarship programs. [Read More »](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/navigator-finding-resources-grants-and-more) --- [![](https://www.abc-med.com/hubfs/2021%20Navigator%20Email%20Blasts/Navigator%20Branded%20Images%20-%20Lowres/BloodPressure__Linkedin_Facebook.jpg) ](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/autonomic-dysreflexia) ## [What to Do if You Experience Autonomic Dysreflexia](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/autonomic-dysreflexia) Oct 28, 2021 2:56:56 PM / by [Jill Karno](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/author/jill-karno) posted in [customer service](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/customer-service), [Navigator](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/navigator) [ 0 Comments](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/autonomic-dysreflexia#comments-listing) If you have a spinal cord injury, you may be at risk for autonomic dysreflexia. This condition is serious and, left unchecked or unresolved, can cause stroke, seizure, or cardiac arrest. In simple terms, autonomic dysreflexia is an overreaction from your body’s autonomic system to something happening below your level of injury, which can elevate your blood pressure to dangerous levels. [Read More »](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/autonomic-dysreflexia) --- [All posts](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/all) [![How Much Do You Know about Hydrophilic Catheters? Click here for more information](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2257141/587f5e05-cbcd-465c-b62b-5bee050bdfbb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2257141/587f5e05-cbcd-465c-b62b-5bee050bdfbb) - Recent - Popular - Categories ### Lists by Topic - [independence (30)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/independence) - [Health Tips (25)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/health-tips) - [Living Well (22)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/living-well) - [active life (22)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/active-life) - [adaptive sports (19)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/adaptive-sports) - [wheelchair basketball (11)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/wheelchair-basketball) - [medical supplies (9)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/medical-supplies) - [Bladder Health (8)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/bladder-health) - [independent living (8)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/independent-living) - [education (7)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/education) - [spinal cord injury (7)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/spinal-cord-injury) - [customer service (6)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/customer-service) - [mental health (6)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/mental-health) - [Navigator (5)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/navigator) - [adapted sports (5)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/adapted-sports) - [prostate cancer (4)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/prostate-cancer) - [spina bifida (4)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/spina-bifida) - [team usa (4)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/team-usa) - [us paralympic team (4)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/us-paralympic-team) - [Ostomy (3)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/ostomy) - [Ostomy Care/Lifestyle (3)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/ostomy-care-lifestyle) - [accessibility (3)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/accessibility) - [cancer survivor (3)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/cancer-survivor) - [caregiving (3)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/caregiving) - [dave kiley (3)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/dave-kiley) - [motivation (3)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/motivation) - [wheelchair life (3)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/wheelchair-life) - [2018 (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/2018) - [3on3 (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/3on3) - [Mens Health (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/mens-health) - [Work Life Balance (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/work-life-balance) - [adaptive resources (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/adaptive-resources) - [adventure (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/adventure) - [autonomic dysreflexia (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/autonomic-dysreflexia) - [basketball (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/basketball) - [best place award (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/best-place-award) - [customer stories (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/customer-stories) - [disability (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/disability) - [durable medical equipment (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/durable-medical-equipment) - [freedom (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/freedom) - [inclusion (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/inclusion) - [inspiration (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/inspiration) - [paralympics (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/paralympics) - [wheelchair bowling (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/wheelchair-bowling) - [wheelchair rugby (2)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/wheelchair-rugby) - [LA 2028 (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/la-2028) - [NASM (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/nasm) - [Rollettes (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/rollettes) - [UTI (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/uti) - [accident (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/accident) - [adaptive cheerleading (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/adaptive-cheerleading) - [adaptive golfing (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/adaptive-golfing) - [adaptive water skiing (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/adaptive-water-skiing) - [alabama adapted athletics (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/alabama-adapted-athletics) - [alabama adapted athletics program (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/alabama-adapted-athletics-program) - [american wheelchair bowling association (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/american-wheelchair-bowling-association) - [bladder exstrophy (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/bladder-exstrophy) - [build your dream (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/build-your-dream) - [career (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/career) - [challenge (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/challenge) - [cheerleading (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/cheerleading) - [collegiate adaptive sports programs (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/collegiate-adaptive-sports-programs) - [community support (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/community-support) - [corporate social responsibility (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/corporate-social-responsibility) - [disability rights (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/disability-rights) - [diversity (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/diversity) - [equality (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/equality) - [events (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/events) - [eye sight (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/eye-sight) - [graduation (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/graduation) - [grandchildren (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/grandchildren) - [having children (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/having-children) - [life with paralysis (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/life-with-paralysis) - [love (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/love) - [march madness (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/march-madness) - [mobility (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/mobility) - [paralong drive (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/paralong-drive) - [paralympic athlete (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/paralympic-athlete) - [paralympic games (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/paralympic-games) - [parenting (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/parenting) - [photography (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/photography) - [project rollway (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/project-rollway) - [prostate (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/prostate) - [shepherd center (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/shepherd-center) - [shoulder injury (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/shoulder-injury) - [shoulder surgery recovery (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/shoulder-surgery-recovery) - [sports (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/sports) - [standing wheelchair (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/standing-wheelchair) - [travel (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/travel) - [university of alabama (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/university-of-alabama) - [vision (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/vision) - [wheelchair (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/wheelchair) - [wheelchair dance (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/wheelchair-dance) - [wheelchair golfing (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/wheelchair-golfing) - [wheelchair racing (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/wheelchair-racing) - [wheelchair tennis (1)](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/wheelchair-tennis) [see all](https://www.abc-med.com/abcmedicalblog/topic/navigator#) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![logo-trademark](https://www.abc-med.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-trademark.png?width=300&name=logo-trademark.png)   ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc. provides urological supplies, such as intermittent, external, and foley catheters. In addition, we provide ostomy, wound care, and incontinence supplies products. We provide our services and products to individuals with a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, bladder exstrophy, or anyone that has a neurogenic bladder or bowel. Additionally, we serve individuals that have had any type of ostomy surgery. Call one of our customer advocates now at (866) 548-1160 for a personal consultation on your health condition. We will verify your insurance coverage, contact your health care provider to obtain authorization (prescription) for your supplies and send a 30 or 90-day order depending on your request and/or the requirements established by your insurance. ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc. • 1660 SW Saint Lucie West Blvd. Ste 200, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 • T: (866) 897-8588 • F: (877) 785-7396 [Terms and Conditions](https://www-abc-med-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/terms-and-conditions) • [Return Policy](https://www.abc-med.com/return-policy) • [Privacy Policy](https://www.abc-med.com/privacy-notice) • [Code of Ethics](https://www-abc-med-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/code-of-ethics) • [Careers](https://jobs.hollister.com/ABCMedical/?locale=en_US) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/myabcmedical) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/myabcmedical) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/myabcmedical/) Pursuant to 45 C.F.R.164.504 (d), ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc., hereby designates itself and its subsidiaries; Southeast Medical, Inc., Mi-Med Supply Co., Inc., Freestate Medical Supply, Inc., and MLK Associates, Inc. to be known as "the affiliates" and from time to time, as a single covered entity, solely for the purposes of the above referenced regulations. ©2026 ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc. All rights reserved.