Physiotherapy with Social Support for Older Adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding social work support to physiotherapy (exercise and movement therapy) can improve mood, social connection, and overall well-being in people aged 60–80 living in senior communities or nursing homes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old
- You can understand the study and sign a consent form voluntarily
- You do not have serious uncontrolled heart, brain, psychiatric, or bone/joint conditions that would make exercise unsafe
- You do not have significant memory loss or mental health problems that would prevent you from completing assessments
- You have not had major surgery in the past 6 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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