Neighborhood Characteristics, Ambulation Ability, and Social Vulnerability of Individuals with Spina Bifida.

A study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation examined how neighborhood characteristics and social vulnerability relate to ambulation ability in people with spina bifida. Researchers found associations between community-level factors and mobility outcomes in this population, highlighting how social determinants of health may influence functional independence. These findings are relevant to PT professionals developing comprehensive rehabilitation plans for individuals with spina bifida.

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