Incontinence, or loss of control of the bladder affects as many as 80 million people in the United States. There are many types of incontinence which can occur as a result of a disability or injury. One example is when there is an injury or problem with the neurological system. Neurogenic bladder is the term … Read more
When the bladder is unable to empty properly, your doctor may recommend you insert a catheter to allow urine to exit the body. Intermittent catheterization refers to inserting a catheter into the bladder via the urethra intermittently, commonly every 4-6 hours. This is in contrast to an indwelling catheter such as a foley or suprapubic, … Read more
As an occupational therapist that specializes in bowel and bladder management, when I work with patients on catheter or colostomy management, I often hear from other healthcare professionals, “I didn’t know OT’s did that!” The occupational therapy profession, like other healthcare disciplines, have evolved and changed over the years. While most people are aware that … Read more
As an occupational therapist, it has always been my role to help maximize clients’ safety and independence with their occupations or activities of daily living (ADL). “The Big Five”, as I like to call it, are eating, grooming, bathing, dressing and toileting. In the early part of my career I noticed something very interesting about … Read more