Study on the effect of elastic band resistance training combined with nano-protective gear on postoperative muscle strength and balance ability

Abstract

This study explored the effect of elastic band resistance training combined with nano-protective gear on post-operative muscle strength and balance ability in elderly patients with hip fracture. A sample of 100 elderly patients with hip fractures who received treatment at the Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics in our hospital from July 2020 to December 2021 were selected for this study. These patients were randomly assigned to either the observation group or the control group, with 50 patients in each group. Rehabilitation exercises were conducted for both groups starting six weeks after surgery. The control group received traditional rehabilitation training, while the observation group engaged in elastic band resistance training combined with nano-protective gear. The study compared the fracture healing time, hospitalization time, and complication rate between the two groups. Additionally, the study assessed the calcaneal bone mineral density, grip strength of both upper limbs, Harris hip joint function, and daily living activity assessment scale (BADL) in both groups at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery. Furthermore, the balance ability (TUGT), fall efficacy (MSFE) and nursing satisfaction of the two groups of patients were evaluated 6 months after surgery. The hospitalization time and fracture healing time of patients in the observation group were significantly shorter than those in the control group. During follow-up at various time points (3, 6, and 12 months) after discharge, the observation group exhibited significantly higher Harris hip scores, BADL scores, quality of life scores, balance ability (TUGT) scores, and fall efficacy (MSFE) scores compared to the control group. Furthermore, the observation group had a lower incidence of complications and higher nursing satisfaction (92%) compared to the control group (74%). The findings of this study suggest that combining elastic band resistance training with nano-protective gear can improve postoperative muscle strength, balance ability, joint function, alleviate negative emotions, enhance daily living ability, improve quality of life, and increase nursing satisfaction in elderly patients with hip fracture.