Otago Exercise Program For Older Adults Recovering From PFF: Feasibility, Gait Analysis And Physical Function.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$88,214.00
Summary
Hip fractures are a common, serious and rapidly growing problem for older people. The consequences for an individual can be devastating including reduced mobility, loss of independence and ultimately admission to a nursing home. This study aims to identify strategies to assist clinicians in the individual prescription of the most appropriate therapy, improve rehabilitation programs and ultimately the outcomes for hip fracture sufferers.
Evaluation Of Anterior Hip Muscle Function In The Presence Of Osteoarthritis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$88,237.00
Summary
Hip osteoarthritis is a disease with significant costs to the individual, the community and the healthcare system. This research study aims to investigate muscle function at the front of the hip joint in healthy and osteoarthritic hips. Expected outcomes are the identification of muscle imbalances and weakness due to osteoarthritis. This information will help to design effective physiotherapy treatment for this population so that further degeneration may be prevented.
The Prognostic Significance Of Obesity In Joint Arthroplasty
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$57,803.00
Summary
There are over 55,000 hip and knee joint replacements performed in Australia every year and the number is rising. The incidence of obesity is also rising. Higher risk of surgical complications following joint replacement surgery has been reported in obese patients. It is therefore imperative that we determine the impact obesity has on the outcome of joint replacement surgery in order to determine if treatment needs to be modified.