Table 6

Examples of medical conditions specific to Para athletes as a result of existing diagnoses

DiagnosisMedical problems
Spinal cord injuryPressure ulcers
Autonomic dysreflexia
Urinary tract infection
Premature osteoporosis
Renal calculi
Neuropathic pain
Pulmonary dysfunction
PoliomyelitisPremature osteoporosis
Osteoarthrosis
Nociceptive pain
AmputeeResidual limb infection
Phantom limb pain
Cerebral palsy/brain injuryConvulsive disorders
Depression
Fatigue
  • This table should be read in conjunction with table 7 of the IOC consensus statement.