Observation and Progressive Strength Training After Hip Fracture

Observation and Progressive Strength Training After Hip Fracture

This is a randomized, controlled; single-blind parallel group trial carried out with hip fracture patients, starting at 12 weeks post fracture. Patients were approached during their acute stay in hospital, followed without any extra intervention for 12 weeks, and then randomized in a 2:1 manner to either intervention or control for the next 12 weeks. After the first 12 weeks intervention the intervention group were divided into two groups and randomized to an new single-blind parallel group trial for further intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:at 12 weeks postoperative:

1. age at least 65 years
2. not living in nursing home
3. were able to undergo physical therapy for the hip fracture
4. scoring of 23 or more (out of 30) on the Mini Mental State Examination

Exclusion Criteria:

1. permanently institutionalized
2. had metastatic cancer
3. suffered from multi-trauma.