Special Athlete Populations Flashcards
1
Q
What with athletes with an SCI at T3 be at risk for?
A
decreased sympathetic innervation to the heart (bpm 110-130) with reduced CO and SV
2
Q
What what spinal cord level are athletes at risk for autonomic dysreflexia?
A
T6
3
Q
What are athletes with higher level SCI above T6 at risk for?
A
alterations in sympathetic, vsomotor, and sudomotor responses - impairments to response of thermal balance
4
Q
What are recommendations for CF pts stabilized on meds?
A
No restrictions of activity
5
Q
What are the most common abnormalities on PPE for Special Olympics?
A
vision loss and seizures
