QSCIS

Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service

Resources

Trial of void and voiding

A trial of void (TOV) tests the bladder function, enabling medical staff to assess whether a catheter is necessary or wh...

Choosing the method of bladder management

Many factors will determine whether a person with spinal cord injury (SCI) will be able to self-manage their bladder fun...

Goals of bladder management

Most people with spinal cord injury (SCI) have some degree of ongoing bladder dysfunction. The goal of bladder manageme...

Types of bladder impairment

The most common types of bladder impairment in SCI are: Reflexic bladder The reflexic bladder is caused by an upper moto...

Bladder function

The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. While the kidneys and ureters continue to work no...

Toes

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Lateral medial malleoli

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Posterior heel

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Calcaneal

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Medial knee

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