Rehabilitation of functional movements after spinal cord injury (SCI) requires commitment and engagement to the processes of physical therapy. Outcomes may be improved by techniques that strengthen cognitive connections between users and physical therapy exercises. The investigators will investigate combinations of virtual reality and innovative wearable technology to accelerate rehabilitation of hand grasp and reach. These devices use multi-sensory feedback to enhance the sense of agency, or feelings of control, and better train movements during physical rehabilitation exercises. The investigators will measure the effect of these devices on improving the speed, efficiency, and accuracy of performed movements in Veterans with SCI.
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Percent Change in Time to Achieve Secure Grasp (Cognition Glove Only)
Timeframe: Baseline and Following the 6 hour lab session, assessed while performing the task
Percent Change in Time to Complete Pick-up and Placement of Object-Cognition Glove
Timeframe: Baseline and Following the 6 hour lab session, assessed while performing the task
Percent Change in Time to Complete Trial-Sensory Brace
Timeframe: Baseline and Following the 6 hour lab session, assessed while performing the task