Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Are at least 19 years of age. 2. Have a traumatic or non-traumatic SCI 3. Are able to perform a voluntary anal contraction 4. Present with bladder or urinary tract dysfunction from SCI 5. Are a current inpatient at GF Strong Rehabilitation Center and are expected to remain as inpatient for at least 6 weeks after the time of consent. 6. Are able to speak and understand English. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Present with symptoms of lower motor neuron injury to the sacral segments (e.g. negative anal and bulbocavernosus reflexes) 2. Present with any other condition besides SCI that impacts the pelvic floor muscles or other pelvic structures 3. Are planning to receive intra-detrusor botox injections in the next 3 months 4. Have a brain injury or other condition that interferes with their ability to follow instructions 5. Are using a ventilator 6. Have severe and unmanaged spasticity (involuntary muscle tightness or spasms) or contractures (prolonged muscle/joint stiffness) 7. Are unable to tolerate transfers to or lie on a physical therapy table 8. Experience severe pain that interferes with their ability to participate in pelvic floor muscle training