Hi Guys,

Anyone up for this?

Best

Jim


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From: Kali Pearson <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Subject: autonomic dysreflexia
To: [log in to unmask]


Hello,

I’m writing from the BBC, hoping that someone at your organization
might be free to come to our London studios to discuss autonomic
dysreflexia and the ethics of encouraging the condition for the
purpose of increased athletic performance.

Please do let me know as soon as you can. I would be happy to arrange
for transport to and from the studio.

Thanks,

Kali Pearson
Producer, BBC Impact
0787 932 5389


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PS   I found this, for info ...

Autonomic Dysreflexia and Boosting in Wheelchair Athletes 
Authors: Kimberly Long, Shawn Meredith, Gerald W. Bell 
APAQ, Volume 14, Issue 3, 203 – 209

Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), which occurs in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) above T-6, is caused by an exaggerated sympathetic nervous system (SNS) response to a noxious stimulus. Blood pressure (BP) elevation is a chief symptom of acute AD; this rise in BP makes AD potentially life threatening. Autonomic dysreflexia is also referred to as autonomic hyperreflexia. For this discussion, autonomic dysreflexia will be the term used. It is estimated that approximately 90% of competitive athletes with quadriplegia have intentionally induced AD in order to enhance performance (Burnham et al., 1994). This practice, which is called "boosting," appears to be an effective, but potentially dangerous, performance enhancement technique. Individuals who work with athletes with SCI above T-6 should be aware of the symptoms, dangers, and treatment of AD, as well as the practice of boosting in order to ensure the safety of these athletes.