Mental practice and turning exercises to improve mobility in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a program that combines mental practice of movement (motor imagery) with turning exercises to improve your mobility and reduce fall risk. If you have difficulty walking or balancing, this program may help you feel steadier and more confident.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have trouble with walking or balance, such as turning, walking longer distances, climbing stairs, or doing household chores.
- You have had a fall in the past year, an injury from a fall, or you worry about falling because of balance or walking problems.
- You do not have a neurological condition like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, or a stroke.
- You are able to come to the research site and use a computer with internet and sound at home.
- You are willing to be placed in either study group by chance.
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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