A study on gait and muscle activation characteristics of persons with incomplete spinal cord injury with respect to age stratification

Gait function and neuromuscular control strategies in persons with incomplete SCI are affected by age. The walking ability of young SCI persons was weaker compared to middle aged and elderly SCI persons with the same level, which may be related to differences in injury mechanism and age-specific expectations of walking ability. The changes in gait strategy and muscle activation patterns in persons with incomplete SCI provide an important basis for the development of age-specific rehabilitation intervention plans.