Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs in individuals with a spinal cord injury. Patients usually present with elevated blood pressure and bradycardia.

As this is a health hazard, the IPC forbids athletes to compete in a hazardous dysreflexic state. Details are outlined in the Position Statement on Autonomic Dysreflexia and Boosting, which is part of ...

Covers management of autonomic dysreflexia, transfers from wheelchair to exam table, positioning on the exam table, breast examination, mammograms and pap smears. Part II - Pregnancy & Delivery: This ...

Details are outlined in the Position Statement on Autonomic Dysreflexia and Boosting. Competing in hot and or humid weather conditions presents a variety of concerns, from adverse effects on ...