Walking test for healthy older adults
This study tests a new walking test for healthy adults over 65. It checks balance and movement by walking in a figure-eight pattern backward.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You can speak and understand Turkish
- You do not have memory or thinking problems
- You do not have a brain or nerve condition like Parkinson's
- You have not broken a bone or had leg surgery in the past year
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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