Physical Therapy After a Low-Energy Hip Fracture in Older Adults: Using the Evidence to Guide Physical Therapist Practice.

Abstract

Hip fracture is a leading cause of morbidity in people aged 65 years and older, ranking in the top 10 causes of loss of disability-adjusted life-years for older adults. Individuals recovering from hip fracture are at high risk for muscle weakness, fear of falling, limitations in mobility and self-care, and loss of autonomy, which can last for months after surgery. They also have a higher risk of mortality compared to people who have not had such a fracture. Published in the February 2021 issue of the JOSPT, clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for hip fracture summarize the best available evidence on outcome measures and the interventions to be implemented after hip fracture. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2021;51(2):60-61. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.0501.