Park activities for emotional well-being in wheelchair users
This study compares two types of park activities to see which one helps improve emotional well-being in adults who use manual wheelchairs. You'll take part in 5-week outdoor sessions in both fall and spring, and your stress levels will be measured through hair samples.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You use a manual wheelchair (one you push yourself) because of a condition that doesn't get worse over time, such as a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, or amputation.
- You can push your wheelchair on even outdoor paths without help.
- You can commit to a 5-week park program in both fall and spring.
- You can give a small hair sample, and you haven't been doing weekly park visits or weekly moderate exercise in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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