Treadmill training after SCI promotes recovery

I dont think I could use a treadmill just yet as i am not able to walk far. I havent given it a try but I dont think it would be worth trying it out yet as I wont last on it very long. Are there any paraplegics who couldnt at first but was able to as time went on?

DJ i can walk about 30 with my walker now i have walked between bars now so i think i will be trying with crutches next week but im very scared. I lean forward a lot onto my walker and my pt says im relying on it too much now and it will not help my core and posture.

I need to exercise to strengthen now because i feel very weak and slow when i walk.

Ilovelisee, do what you can, as little as it might be. You will build endurance by going just a little farther today than you did yesterday. I got off the walker by taking the walker to the park and walking a little on the trail when I was finally able to. Just keep going forward.

One of the good things about the treadmill is that you can hold on to both sides. You can go as slow or as fast as you wish, for as long or short a distance as is suitable.   One problem I had with the treadmill is that I had to actually step up and pull myself up to get on the thing!  And that is something else that you need to consider.