Exercise interventions, physical function, and mobility after hip fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSIONS: Available evidence supports that exercise interventions improve physical function and mobility in older adults after hip fracture; specifically, resistance exercise with progressive load of 60-80% 1RM, and functional exercise may be critical intervention components respectively. Future high-quality research is needed to establish best practices.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONProgressive resistance exercise with 60-80% 1RM resulted in the largest improvement in physical function after hip fracture.Functional exercise appears to be a critical component for improving mobility after hip fracture. Functional exercise plus resistance and balance exercises was the most effective intervention for enhancing mobility.Exercise should be supervised by a trainer or a physiotherapist, and self-reported exercise may not result in the same benefits.PMID:34101525 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2021.1924299
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research