Brain-Controlled Robotics Helps Restore Some Sensation, Movement in
  Paraplegics
From: Rehab Management - 08/11/2016

Using brain-machine interfaces, including a virtual reality system that
mimics leg control via a patient’s brain activity, helped eight paraplegics
regain some sensation and muscle control, suggest researchers in a recent
study.

Read the entire article at:
http://www.rehabpub.com/2016/08/training-brain-controlled-robotics-may-help-restore-sensation-paraplegics

Link:
Long-Term Training with a Brain-Machine Interface-Based Gait Protocol Induces
  Partial Neurological Recovery in Paraplegic Patients
http://www.nature.com/articles/srep30383