Access to muscle and joint therapy services
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how quickly people get appointments for muscle and joint problems. It includes patients waiting for foot therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are on a waiting list for foot therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy for a muscle or joint problem
- You can understand the study and agree to take part
- You can read and write in English
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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