Training of Patients With Hip Fracture

Strength Training of Patients With Hip Fracture - a Randomized Clinical Trial

The primary purpose of this study is to illustrate whether there is a difference in the 6 minutes walking test in patients with hip fractures who have received 6 vs. 12 weeks of physical training after discharge from hospital.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with hip fractures
• full weightbearing on the affected leg
• patients living in their own home with an independent walking ability score >=2 according to the New Mobility Score scale
• written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• institutionalized patients
• more than 2 weeks after discharge from hospital
• non weight bearing on the affected leg
• Dementia
• other conditions/diagnosis that would have an effect on the ability to train eg. neurological diagnosis