Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Improving Community Ambulation After Hip Fracture
Brief Summary:
Hip fracture is a common problem among older individuals. This year in the United States approximately 350,000 people aged 65 and older will break a hip. Despite improvements in therapy, hip fracture can still result in decreases in the strength of bone and muscle, making it difficult to walk and perform daily activities.
Activity and exercise are believed to be of benefit for reducing disability in older adults, yet the majority of older adults do not participate in regular exercise and is not active. This is especially true for older adults following hip fracture after they complete the usual rehabilitation program.
This study is being done to compare two 16-week supervised multi-part physical therapy programs (interventions) initiated up to 26 weeks after hip fracture. The investigators want to test whether the interventions lead to improvements in a person's ability to walk on their own in the home and in the local community. With this knowledge the investigators hope to help a greater number of hip fracture patients enjoy a more complete recovery and improved overall health.