High Intensity Training for Neurological Injury Using Overground Exoskeletons in Inpatient Rehabilitation

About this trial

This trial is recruiting individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries to test whether walking with the assistance of an exoskeleton offers enough workload to increase heart rate and to achieve a "high intensity training" effect. An exoskeleton is an externally worn powered robotic device to assist movement. The study will investigate whether exoskeleton-assisted cardiovascular training is associated with better seated balance and walking outcomes, including speed and endurance (measured with 10-meter walk test and six-minute walk test). Participants will receive 7 study visits (1 pre-assessment, 5 walking training sessions with the exoskeleton, 1 follow-up assessment). Final testing will be performed after 12 days.