Exoskeleton Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Study

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries to test the effect on bowel function of walking exercise training with an externally worn, powered robotic device (exoskeleton training - ET). If included, participants will receive either: 1) two consecutive courses of exoskeleton training (ET) with twelve 45-minute sessions, each to be completed in 6 to 8 weeks (total period of training 12 to 16 weeks) or 2) twelve 45-minute sessions of usual physiotherapy treatment (PT), consisting of maintenance exercise in the first 6 to 8 weeks, and then one course of ET with twelve 45-minute sessions in the following 6 to 8 weeks. Researchers will measure bowel function, including changes in defecation time and incontinence.