Strength Training After Hip Fracture Surgery

Effect of Rehabilitation With Versus Without Progressive Strength Training Implemented in the Acute Ward After Hip Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of progressive strength training of the fractured limb in patients with hip fracture, during admittance in an acute orthopedic ward. The primary study hypothesis is that the training will reduce the strength deficit in the fractured limb in comparison with the non-fractured limb. Secondary, that patients following the intervention will present larger improvements in physical function compared to controls.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primary hip fracture surgery
• 65 years or older
• Speak and understand the Danish language
• Able to give informed consent
• Home-dwelling with and independent prefracture indoor walking ability equal to New Mobility Score >=2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiple fractures
• Weightbearing restrictions
• Patient unwilling to participate in appropriate rehabilitation
• Not able to cooperate to tests
• Terminal illness
• Patients who want an observer present at the information interview, but where such one is not available.
• Patients with a cervical hip fracture treated with Total Hip Arthroplasty or hip pins, due to expected short length of hospital stay.