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 <i>JOSPT</i>, clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for hip fracture summarize the best available evidence on outcome measures and the interventions to be implemented after hip fracture. <i>J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2021;51(2):60-61. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.0501</i>.