For those with spinal cord injuries, the hope of being able to walk again can be all consuming. The power of the mind to heal has long been documented – those who focus on, and expect, a good result, often recover faster or to a higher level.
Scientists are using virtual reality technology to help paraplegics gain the mental skills to help themselves walk again. The results are more wide reaching than simply mobility. Paraplegics often struggle with other health complications as a result of immobility, so this technology is important for overall heath, not simply a single result.
