Aquatic Specific Physiotherapy on Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries

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Participants will be randomly assigned to either 1) begin aquatic therapy at the time of enrollment (Early Aquatic Therapy); or 2) act as untreated control participants for 5 weeks, then begin aquatic therapy on week 6 for six weeks (Late Aquatic Therapy). Specific aquatic physiotherapy sessions (40 minutes), 3 times a week, for 6 weeks, comprised of pool therapies including balance exercises, slow walking in all directions, walking with obstacles, Ai Chi (a form of aquatic therapy) , and muscle strengthening exercises. Participation in outcome measurements including testing for balance, walking capabilities, Quality of Life, and blood test indicators of inflammation over a period of 12 weeks.