Gait Post Spinal Cord Injury
Original Editor - Prit Shah
Top Contributors - Prit Shah, Naomi O'Reilly, Kim Jackson and Nikhil Benhur Abburi
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The recovery or improvement of ambulation after a Spinal cord injury (SCI) is an important goal because people who can walk independently are more likely to be able to participate in expected social roles and desired recreational activities, have a higher quality of life, and have improved health status.
The ability to walk after a Spinal cord injury (SCI) depends on many factors including your:
- Level of injury.
- Severity of injury.
- Time since injury.
- Age.
- Level of fitness.
- Level of sensation
- Other related problems such as spasticity and joint problems (contractures).
- Level of pain. [1]
Therefore, it is difficult to predict if a patient will ever regain his walking ability and especially at what point of time in his rehabilitation. Some patients take a few months up to a year and some take many years.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1. Spinal Cord Injury and Gait Training. Available at - https://msktc.org/sci/factsheets/Gait-Training-and-SCI
