This trial is enrolling individuals with spinal cord injuries for at least 3 months to test the effect of Cognitive Multisensory Rehabilitation (CMR) versus adaptive fitness on sensory and motor function. CMR includes body awareness exercises, proprioception training (the ability to sense movement, action, and location) and texture discrimination tasks. The investigators want to see if CMR restores brain connections related to sensory and motor function by strengthening certain brain networks. If included, participants will undergo: 1) CMR for 8 weeks, 3 times a week, for 45 minutes; or 2) adaptive fitness training for 8 weeks, 3 times a week, for 45 minutes. Changes in brain activation and connectivity will be measured using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). Mood, life satisfaction, and community integration will also be assessed.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
- the participant will undergo 1) CMR for 8 weeks, 3x/week, for 45 min or 2) adaptive fitness training for 8 weeks, 3x/week, for 45 min - clinical assessments will be performed at baseline, after the 8 week intervention, and 3 months after the trial. - MRI scans will be performed at baseline and after the 8 week intervention
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Pain
Sensory function
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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