As you're trying to get ripped, it's important to stay safe. All too often there are stories of people getting spinal cord injuries (SCI) because they were not practicing caution while working out. Now, researchers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation have found that people with these injuries have a higher risk of developing heart disease.
Many people with a SCI feel like they cannot exercise without exacerbating their injury. Not participating in regular physical activity can increase the risk of heart disease, but according to researchers that isn't the whole story.
Scientists discovered that this population may also have autonomic dysfunction, which is a problem with the part of the body that controls involuntarily or automatic movements such as activities of the bladder, bowel, gastrointestinal tract, liver, heart, and blood vessels.
"People with autonomic dysfunction due to SCI, they may remain at high risk of cardiovascular disease, even if they maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly," said researcher Rianne Ravensbergen.
These findings could lead to more effective treatments for heart conditions in people with a SCI.
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