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Originally published:<\/strong> 2024-06-24T18:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n

The VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center<\/a> is looking to recruit 126 Veterans nationwide by October 2026 for a telehealth physical therapy program.<\/p>\n

The program provides high-intensity rehabilitation, coaching, social support and telehealth technology support that may be more effective in improving and sustaining physical function for older Veterans. To test this, the study will compare strength and physical functioning results of the telerehabilitation program with education and health monitoring.<\/p>\n

To be eligible to participate in the study, Veterans must be at least 60-years old and have some need for physical therapy. Final eligibility for participation will be made by the program staff at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System and the University of Colorado School of Medicine.<\/p>\n

Participants will receive Fitbit<\/h2>\n

Called the Multicomponent Telerehabilitation Program, this structured program provides physical therapy for Veterans experiencing physical difficulties in their day-to-day life. The program is designed to improve strength, mobility and engagement with exercise, using technology to help Veterans achieve their health and wellness goals.<\/p>\n

All study sessions occur by video call three times a week for 12 weeks, followed by four additional coaching sessions in the next 12 weeks. Participants will also receive a Fitbit to help track their activity and health.<\/p>\n

This is the third study of the program VA has conducted, with the prior two evaluations providing information to improve the program.\u00a0Fourteen Veterans from the first pilot study and 46 Veterans from the second study completed the program. On average, Veterans showed significant improvements in aerobic and physical fitness immediately following the program.<\/p>\n

The third study aims to test longer-term outcomes and provide coaching and technology supports that were lacking from other established Veterans Health Administration rehabilitation programs.<\/p>\n

For more information visit the study website<\/a> or contact Jessica Plew<\/a> with the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center if interested in participating.<\/p>\n

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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