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  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Fragility fractures significantly impact patient function and increase re-fracture risk.
  • Current care pathways require optimized physiotherapy interventions for maximal recovery.
  • Early mobilization and structured exercise are key components of post-fracture care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To overview physiotherapy interventions for hip and vertebral fractures.
  • To highlight the role of physiotherapy in preventing subsequent fractures.
  • To discuss evidence supporting specific exercise intensities and durations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current evidence on physiotherapy interventions post-fracture.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on early mobilization and structured exercise programs.
  • Examination of interventions in acute and chronic phases after hip and vertebral fractures.

Main Results:

  • Physiotherapy interventions, including early mobilization and structured exercise, are vital for functional recovery.
  • High-intensity and extended exercise interventions show promise.
  • Physiotherapy plays a role in reducing fall risk and preventing further fractures.

Conclusions:

  • Physiotherapy is essential in the care pathway for fragility fracture patients.
  • Further large-scale trials are needed to determine optimal physiotherapy interventions, particularly for hip and vertebral fractures.
  • Structured, high-intensity, and extended exercise programs are recommended for maximizing recovery and minimizing re-fracture risk.