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The University of Sydney is running a large research study to support people in becoming more active and is looking for volunteers.
The study is investigating two programs aimed at improving physical activity levels in people with walking difficulties.
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Reasons to take part in this study:
Improve your ability and confidence in movingHelp you to be steadier on your feetMake it easier to get out and about, see friends
and family and be involved in the communityImprove your mood, energy and sleepReduce aches and pain and manage arthritis Help manage weightHelp to manage or avoid other health conditions
such as diabetes and heart disease
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Who can join?
We are looking for people who are aged 18 years and older, who are keen to increase their physical activity, and who meet the following criteria:
find walking 800m (half a mile) difficultare living in the communityare not currently doing more than 150mins/week of physical activitysufficient hearing and English language skills for a phone based interventionIf you are interested, please call on 02 8627 6235, email comeback.trial@sydney.edu.au, or visit our website www.comebacktrial.org.au
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