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Are you interested in participating in an ongoing study?

You must be:
1.  Between 14 and 65 years old
2.  Without a history of fractures secondary to osteoporosis
3.  Without hip or knee degenerative disease
4.  With joint stability available for weight bearing
5.  With sufficient motion at the hips, knees, and ankles to allow standing

You may not be a candidate for our studies if you:
1.  Weigh more than 250 pounds
2.  Have pressure sores on your feet or hips
3.  Are ventilator dependent
4.  Have severe orthostatic hypotension and get dizzy easily
5.  Have a history of traumatic brain injury, CVA or other brain pathology
6.  Are wearing a cervical or spinal orthosis
7.  Are more than five years post onset of SCI for training studies

Females of childbearing potential will be eligible if they had a negative pregnancy test and are using adequate contraceptives.

Please note that participants are responsible for transportation and housing costs during the studies.

If you are interested in participating in one of our studies, click here - SCIL Contact Us

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