This webinar, in partnership with Wellspect, aims to raise awareness of these issues. Originally recorded as a webinar, we decided to release it as a podcast as well. We hope you enjoy listening. This episode will cover bladder and bowel management during the different stages of a woman's life, overcoming barriers to break the taboo in discussing such issues, the challenges and risks of becoming a mother with a spinal cord injury and the importance of a good bladder and bowel routine will have on your self-confidence all leading to empowerment and a better quality of life.  To do this ..read more

This episode follows on from our previous webinar "Exploring Sexual Dysfunction," hosted by Francescapaola Polli, Enterology Product Manager for Wellspect in Italy. Returning guests Dr Marcalee Alexander and Dr Gianluca Sampogna provide invaluable guidance on overcoming sexual challenges and achieving fulfilling sexual lives after spinal cord injury. From discussing the role of sex toys in enhancing pleasure to emphasising the importance of bladder and bowel management for sexual activity, Drs Alexander and Sampogna offer practical advice and explore misconceptions surrounding sexual function ..read more

In this bonus episode, Eric Weertz and Geraldine Jacquemin discuss the work of the ISCOS Disaster Committee and the unique difficulties faced in conflict settings that they support, including developing the ISCoS SCI toolkit.  The opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse any individual viewpoints, given products or companies. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe with the podcast provider of your choice. This show is brought to you by ISCoS - you can follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn The SCI Care: What really Matters podcast aims to ..read more

In this bonus episode, we sit down for a conversation with Kathy Zebracki, a clinical psychologist from Shriners Children's, Chicago, and Julian Taylor from Toledo's National Paraplegic Hospital in Spain to learn all about the first-ever paediatric spinal cord injury Special Interest Group (SIG) for ISCoS. Kathy and Julian reveal their ambitions of gathering an international team of experts to focus on this niche medical field, emphasising the need for a multidisciplinary approach. The opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse any individual viewpoints, given produ ..read more

In this bonus episode, we talk about a new federally funded research project that involves ISCoS members Professors Allen Heinemann, Jane Duff, Marcel Post, and Ashley Craig.  They are working on an international comparative study of rehabilitation length of stay for people living with spinal cord injuries. What's the ultimate balance between prolonged stays and swift discharge for spinal cord injury patients? The opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse any individual viewpoints, given products or companies. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review ..read more

In this bonus episode, we spoke with Bill Barrable, Vanessa Noonan, John Chernesky and Barry Monroe of Praxis as they discuss the 62nd ISCoS scientific meeting and the role of their organisation in setting best practices for managing spinal cord injury and rehabilitation.  They also discuss the challenges and strategies of involving those with lived experience in planning and participation programs, particularly in regions with prevalent SCI.   We hope you enjoy listening.  The opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse any individual viewpoints, giv ..read more

Welcome to  SCI Care: What really Matters, Edinburgh conversations. This is a series of discussions recorded live during the #ISCoS2023 meeting.  Our guests include Debbie Green, the Chair of the Nurse Special Interest Group, Tracey Tattam, a renowned nurse educator, Veronika Geng from Germany, and Letitia Graves from Houston share valuable insights and their involvement in the International Spinal Court Society's Special Interest Group. One of the focal points of discussion is the group's innovative efforts to launch a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) designed to uplift SCI nursin ..read more

In this episode,  Christine Hendry, CEO of the Spinal Research Institute, chats with two standout grant recipients for ISCoS 2023, Jacob Schoffl and Kiera Tranter to discuss their research.  Jacob discusses research on the effects of spinal cord injury on autonomic and psychosocial health. Meanwhile, Kiera, a physiotherapist shares her invaluable insights on clinical practice guidelines.  The opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse any individual viewpoints, given products or companies. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe ..read more

In this bonus episode, Eric Wetz and Geraldine Jman discuss the work of the ISCOS Disaster Committee and the unique difficulties faced in conflict settings that they support, including developing the ISCoS SCI toolkit.  The opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse any individual viewpoints, given products or companies. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe with the podcast provider of your choice. This show is brought to you by ISCoS - you can follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn The SCI Care: What really Matters podcast aims to provid ..read more

In this episode, Spinal Research Institute CEO, Kristine Hendry interviews grant awardee Dr. Haleluya Moshi from Tanzania.  Dr Moshi discusses his research on traumatic spinal cord injury in rural areas. Listen as he shares his experience at ISCoS 2023. The opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse any individual viewpoints, given products or companies. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe with the podcast provider of your choice. This show is brought to you by ISCoS - you can follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn The SCI Care: What rea ..read more