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dysreflexia

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dys·re·flex·i·a (dsr-flks-)
n.
Abnormally increased or decreased response to physiologic stimuli. Also called autonomic dysreflexia.
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Complications such as bone loss, sensory deficits, range-of-motion and flexibility limitations, heterotopic ossification, habitual compensatory behaviors, autonomic dysreflexia, orthostatic hypotension, and others may complicate the ability to provide LT safely and effectively, but the current literature has not addressed these points directly.
Neuroplasticity after spinal cord injury and training: an emerging ... by Nair, Preeti M. / Physical Therapy
Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is due to noxious stimuli below the level of injury and is a common sequela of persons injured at T6 or higher (Young & Woolsey, 1995).
Female Sexual Function in Neurologic Disease by Yang, Claire C. / The Journal of Sex Research
Autonomic dysreflexia is an abnormal reflex which occurs in people with spinal cord injuries at the level of T6 and above.
Spinal cord injury and centers for independent living by Starkloff, Max J. / American Rehabilitation
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