Autonomic dysreflexia is an overreaction of the autonomic nervous system, most commonly occurring in people living with a spinal cord injury. This can cause a spike in blood pressure, resulting in a medical emergency. Dorothy shares what people living with a spinal cord injury need to know about autonomic dysreflexia.

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Dorothy Siqueiros is an occupational therapist with the outpatient department at San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Fresno, CA.

At some point in nearly every life, the need for physical rehabilitation services will become a reality. It might be as simple as physical therapy for a sprained knee – or as life-changing as recovery from a brain injury. Located in Fresno, CA, San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation provides comprehensive physical rehabilitation services to meet each need.

Our inpatient services are for those who have suffered a debilitating injury or illness. Patients in this setting receive an intensive, short-term rehabilitation program.

Our outpatient rehabilitation services include physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as several specialized services.

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