Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects 10,000 individuals per year in the United States. Approximately one half of all individuals with SCI have tetraparesis due to cervical injury. Impaired hand function significantly limits the ability of individuals with cervical SCI to perform manual activities of daily living which affects these individuals physically, psychologically and socially. Preliminary research by this investigator suggests that somatosensory stimulation combined with activity-based training improves hand function and strength in individuals with incomplete cervical SCI. Further investigations on these novel techniques are warranted due to the need to establish proven effective rehabilitation techniques that promote recovery of function in individuals with SCI.