fractured hip hip fracture
Conditions
Interventions
Walking ability, fall incidence and fear of falling in a group of participants
receiving 6 weeks of C-Mill training, will be compared with that of two control
groups receiving either 6 weeks of dose
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Fall related hip fracture 2. Age * 65 years 3. Functional Ambulation Category * 2 4. Expected duration of therapy: * 6 weeks 5. Simple instructions must be understood and executed
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient may not bear weight on the leg 2. Moderate or severe cognitive impairment (a score below 18 at the Mini Mental State Examination) 3. Severe visual deficits 4. Contraindication to physical activity 5. Activity tolerance below 40 minutes with rest intervals
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measures of balance, gait and mobility include the main study parameters. The Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA), a widely used tool for assessing mobility and fall risk in older people, is the main outcome measure in the current study. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary study parameters are fall incidence and fear of falling. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed