The Road to Independence

Thomas Cloyd, a digital healthcare professional living in California, reflects on the road to independence after a spinal cord injury at the C5/C6 level left him quadriplegic. After his injury in 2012, Thomas went on to earn a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and found a job in California away from his strong support network back home in Minnesota. Despite moving far from home, Thomas now lives independently and has been able to develop a routine to catheterize on his own – which he believes is a major reason he’s been able to live the life he wants. Thomas will share his catheterization best practices, tips and tricks, and advice to help others on the road to independence. 

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The material shared within this podcast is for educational purposes only and is based on the personal experiences and learnings of the presenter. Thomas is a SpeediCath® Compact Set user who has received compensation from Coloplast to provide this information. Each person’s situation is unique so your experience may not be the same. Talk to your healthcare provider about whether this product is right for you. Nothing within this podcast is intended to be used as medical advice or used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease You should rely on the healthcare professional who knows your individual history for personal medical advice and diagnosis. Please see complete product instructions for use, including all product indications, contraindications, precautions, warnings, and adverse events.