Effectiveness of Virtual Gait System Intervention in Motor Function in People With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury.

About this trial

This trial is recruiting individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the effect of a “virtual gait system” on walking function. Researchers want to see if recovery is improved by activating “mirror neurons” in the brain; one way to do this is to use visual cues that demonstrate the desired activity. Participants will stand in front of a mirror of their upper body with a monitor below that will demonstrate one of 4 activities: 1) a video of a person’s legs moving on a treadmill, combined with specific walking exercises; 2) a video of legs without any movement, combined with specific walking exercises; 3) a video of a person’s legs moving on a treadmill, without any accompanying exercises; 4) a video without any movement displayed, and without any accompanying exercises. Participants will be assessed for walk speed, gait strength, and changes in spasticity or pain.