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. 2022 Sep 7;2022(9):CD001704. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001704.pub5

NCT02407444.

Study name A comparison of two physiotherapy treatment protocols, with and without cycling training, in elderly patients with hip fractures at their subacute stage following surgery
Methods Randomised trial; blinded outcome assessor
Participants People aged 65 years to 95 years. Proximal hip fracture with full or partial weight bearing indication. Surgical fixation (nailing or total hip replacement or hemiarthroplasty). Pre‐morbid function: walking independently or under supervision with or without assistance aid. Cognitive function: Mini Mental State Examination score above 21.
Aim: 60 participants
Interventions 1. Physiotherapy treatment and leg cycling
2. Physiotherapy treatment and music listening
Outcomes Follow‐up: end of intervention at third week
Functional Independence Measure
Static balance test and weight‐bearing distribution while standing
Muscle strength
Pain intensity
Starting date Study start date: July 2015
Completion date: December 2018
Contact information Avital Hershkovitz, MD, PhD
97 2522342123
avitalhe@clalit.org.il
Hila Dahan, BPT
972542458459
dahan.hila@gmail.com
"Beit‐ Rivka" geriatric rehabilitation hospital
Petach tiqva, Israel
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