HIP Fracture REhabilitation Programme

HIP-REP programme is an add on to usual care which includes 5 add on individual activity-focused interventions that will be tailored to the need of elderly with hip fracture in a liaison with the health care professionals. Home visits and follow-up phone call will be a part of programme.

The elderly in the control group will receive usual rehabilitation. with a focus on mobilization within 24 hours postoperative as an in-patient. In the municipality physiotherapy is offered twice a week for approximately 12 weeks postoperative focusing on neuromotor control over hip, activation and strengthening of muscles as well as increase mobility. When relevant, the elderly receives a home visit by an occupational therapist who assess ADL behaviours, the use of assistive devices and the environmental hazards, preparing and adapting the home environment to prevent falls.