Skydiving, Hang Gliding, Bungee Jumping, Paragliding

19 rujna 2007

Bungee medical reference

There are certain physical condition under which a person should not attempt to jump: these include high blood pressure, pregnancy, neurological disorders, epilepsy, bone disorders, prone to faint or blackouts.
There are several unusual states people feel when bungee jumping due to the unnatural conditions they have experienced. Most common is dizziness from the fall and the state of weightlessness. Also headache may occur and sometimes leg numbness. Among the usual musculoskeletal traumas are pain in the neck and in the back. Ankle traumas are also quite often. An interesting occurrence is the blurred vision, which sometimes may develop into temporary blindness. This is caused by the bursting of blood vessels in the eye triggered by the increased pressure during the jump.
This picture shows the burst blood vessels after a bungee jump.
The vessels recover after a while but if they are near the retina, it may be detached leading to partial or even total blindness.
Another serious injury may occur when hitting the water surface with face first.
But with professionals by your side you should not have serious injuries.

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