50 Years and older - born with spina bifida: participation, health issues and physical function.

Conclusion: The striking results on obesity, hypertension, pain and deterioration in ambulatory function in middle-aged and elderly SB cases call for action. Our findings elucidate the importance of prevention and clinical follow-up throughout the lifespan, even in well-functioning SB cases. Implications for rehabilitation Weight-management and interventions to reduce hypertension are issues that need attention in follow-up and as part of secondary rehabilitation in spina bifida. Early deterioration in ambulatory function and pain in spina bifida are target areas for multidisciplinary secondary rehabilitation, and should adequately focus on maintaining or improving "real-life" functioning performance. Neurogenic bowel and fecal incontinence are important in relation to social participation in ageing spina bifida. Rehabilitation programs and research should take the level of cele and hydrocephalus into account. PMID: 31180731 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research