Effectiveness of Relaxation and Massage Methods in Proximal Femur Fractures

Mid-term Efficacy and Results of Postoperative Relaxation and Underfloor Classical Massage Methods and Training in Proximal Femur Fractures

The study will be conducted with volunteer patients who are followed up by the Orthopedics and Traumatology Service of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Training and Research Hospital and who have undergone proximal femur fracture surgery and meet the study criteria. It is aimed to investigate the mid-term efficacy of relaxation exercises and classical massage of the sole of the foot applied in addition to the conventional physiotherapy program in the postoperative in-hospital period in patients with proximal femur fracture.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female patients aged 50 years and older who were diagnosed with proximal femur fracture and underwent surgery
• No medical contraindications that would limit the ability to exercise
• Having a caregiver who can supervise the exercise program after discharge
• To be able to understand simple commands and to have signed the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with pathological fractures and/or multiple fractures
• Those with serious early complications
• Terminally ill patients
• Circumstances that would interfere with conducting assessments or communicating
• Lack of cooperation during the study
• Scoring ≤14 on the Mini Mental State Examinatio