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Dr. Richi Gill, MD, is back at work, able to enjoy time with his family in the evening and get a good night s sleep, thanks to research. Three years ago, Gill broke his neck in a boogie board accident while on vacation with his young family. Getting mobile again with the use of a wheelchair is the first thing, Gill says, most people notice. However, for those with a spinal cord injury (SCI), what is happening inside the body also severely affects their quality of life. What many people don t realize is that a spinal cord injury prevents some systems within the body from regulating automatically, says the 41-year-old. My blood pressure would drop drastically, leaving me fatigued, dizzy, and unable to focus. The condition can be life threatening, requiring medication for life.