Older adults recover nerve function after spinal cord injury just as well as younger patients, but they fall behind when it comes to walking and daily independence.

Functional recovery after spinal cord injury significantly declines with age, especially beyond 70 years; however, neurologic ...

A study published in Neurology looks at how age may affect recovery for people with spinal cord injuries. "With population growth and improvements in medicine, the number of people diagnosed with ...

As spinal cord injuries increasingly affect older adults, new research reveals a surprising pattern in recovery. The study ...

Researchers particularly found a noticeable reduction in function recovery among people older than 70. Seniors with a spinal ...

An experimental drug could help to improve movement for patients with spinal cord injuries. NVG-291, an injectable peptide, has been tested in a phase 2 trial with eligible patients — some of whom ...

Tony Sabel, paralyzed in a college accident, finds freedom in wheelchair rugby. Sabel collaborates with Dr. Kristi Streeter's Marquette lab to research improved breathing for SCIs. Streeter's team, ...