Open AccessThe Effect of Intensive Abductor Strengthening on Postoperative Muscle Efficiency and Functional Ability of Hip-Fractured Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s) -
Sophia Stasi,
George Papathanasiou,
Efstathios Chronopoulos,
Ismene Dontas,
Ioannis P Baltopoulos,
Νικόλαος Παπαϊωάννου
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.4103/ortho.ijortho_183_18
Subject(s) - medicine , isometric exercise , randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , muscle strength , femoral neck , functional training , surgery , osteoporosis
Hip fractures are common in the elderly and many patients fail to regain prefracture hip abductor strength or functional status. The purpose of this clinical trial was to compare the effects of an intensive abductor muscle exercise program versus a standard physiotherapy intervention in hip-fractured patients.