HiWalk comes to Melbourne this August!

Are you interested in improving your walking after stroke?

HiWalk is a research project investigating a mobility booster program after stroke. The project will run from a rehabilitation gym at Tarneit, in Melbourne's western suburbs this August

Who can participate in HiWalk?

You can participate in HiWalk if you:

• Are aged over 18
• Are more than 6-months but less than 8-years after your stroke
• Can walk 10m without assistance
• Would like to improve your walking
• Have adequate English language skills and are able to follow instructions in order to participate

What does participation involve?

• Participation is voluntary and comes at no cost to you
• You will participate in an assessment by a physiotherapist
• One group of participants will then participate in the HiWalk program
• The other group will continue their usual activities and will be offered a physiotherapy consultation at the end of the study
• The study team will stay in contact with all participants for 6 months

Specific Melbourne dates: Assessments will be conducted the first week of August, then the program group will participate in HiWalk for 3-hours each weekday between August 7 to 25.

Find out more? https://enableme.org.au/community/research/hiwalk-mobility-booster-program

Thanks for your support,

Kate.