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- Title
Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults With Hip Fracture.
- Authors
MCDONOUGH, CHRISTINE M.; HARRIS-HAYES, MARCIE; TANGE KRISTENSEN, MORTEN; ARNHOLTZ OVERGAARD, JAN; HERRING, THOMAS B.; KENNY, ANNE M.; KLINE MANGIONE, KATHLEEN
- Abstract
The article offers information on physical therapy management of older adults with hip fracture. Topics include the physical therapists must test and document knee extension strength across all settings, and the physical therapists should use the gait speed test in all settings when patients do not require human assistance to walk.
- Subjects
DIAGNOSIS of bone fractures; ACCIDENTAL falls; BONE fractures; HIP joint injuries; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; MEDICAL care; MEDICAL protocols; HEALTH outcome assessment; PHYSICAL therapy; PAIN management; EVIDENCE-based medicine; PAIN measurement; EARLY medical intervention; FUNCTIONAL assessment; PHYSICAL therapy assessment; OLD age
- Publication
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2021, Vol 51, Issue 2, pCPG1
- ISSN
0190-6011
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2519/jospt.2021.0301