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Are you ages 40-80 and scheduled for a knee or hip replacement due to arthritis?

You may be eligible for the TWEAK Trial. A randomized clinical trial at UAB to determine if strength training rehabilitation improves recovery after joint replacement. Participants receive free health and functional status monitoring, free body composition and fitness testing, $500 for participation, and free personal exercise testing (half of the participants). Supervised exercise training program with certified trainers (half of participants): 3 days per week for 16 weeks at the Exercise Clinical Trials Facility at UAB. For more information, please call 205-934-6231.

Do you have a traumatic brain injury and have difficulty moving your arms?

If you are an adult who has had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) more than three months ago and have issues using your arms and hands as a result, you may qualify to participate in a rehabilitation study conducted here at UAB. We are looking for individuals who can partially open and close the hand and have some movement of wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Testing and treatment sessions take place over 3 weeks. Compensation is provided for eligible participants. For more information, please contact Staci McKay at (205) 934-9768 or stacemc@uab.edu.

Have you had a stroke and have difficulty moving your arms?

If you are an adult who has suffered a stroke more than 6 months ago and have issues using your arms and hands as a result, you may qualify to participate in a rehabilitation study conducted here at UAB. We are looking for individuals who can partially open and close the hand and have some movement of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. Treatment sessions are over a duration of 2-3 weeks. Compensation is provided for the testing sessions. For more information, please contact Staci McKay at (205) 934-9768 or stacemc@uab.edu.
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