Antigravity treadmill after hip or knee replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether walking on a special antigravity treadmill (which reduces weight on your joints) helps people recover faster after hip or knee replacement surgery. It's designed for people who are 60 or older and can walk on their own.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You have recently had a hip or knee replacement surgery
- You can walk on your own, even if you need a cane, crutches, or a walker
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems that would make it hard for you to fill out questionnaires
- You do not have a history of severe psychiatric conditions like psychosis or bipolar disorder
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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