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flag Older adults recover more slowly in daily tasks after spinal injuries due to age-related health issues, a 2025 study found.

flag Older adults recover from spinal cord injuries more slowly in daily functioning—like walking, bathing, and feeding—than younger patients, despite similar gains in strength and sensation, a 2025 study of nearly 2,200 European patients found. flag Functional recovery scores dropped by 4.3 points per decade of age, with those over 70 showing the greatest decline. flag Researchers attribute the gap to age-related conditions such as muscle loss, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline, which hinder rehabilitation. flag The study, published in Neurology on December 23, 2025, calls for age-specific treatment plans to better address seniors’ unique health challenges.

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