Open AccessFeasibility of progressive strength training shortly after hip fracture surgery
Author(s) -
Jan Overgaard
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
world journal of orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 2218-5836
DOI - 10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.248
Subject(s) - medicine , hip fracture , isometric exercise , physical therapy , strength training , prospective cohort study , timed up and go test , leg press , surgery , muscle strength , osteoporosis , balance (ability)
To investigate the feasibility of a 6-wk progressive strength-training programme commenced shortly after hip fracture surgery in community-dwelling patients.