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Strength training in older hip fracture patients improves balance, pain, and function
December 2013
Strength training in older hip fracture patients improves balance, pain, and function
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Progressive strength training in older patients after hip fracture: a randomised controlled trial
Age Ageing. 2011 Mar;40(2):221-7. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afq167. Epub 2011 Jan 18Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
150 home-dwelling elderly patients with hip fractures were randomized to evaluate the effect of a 3-month strength-training programme on functional performance and self-related health. Patients received either a 3-month programme (consisting of four exercises) or no intervention (control) and were assessed after 3 months. Results revealed that the strength-training programme led to significantly b...
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