Otago exercise program for older adults recovering from PFF: feasibility, gait analysis and physical function.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/480484

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity 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.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 01-01-2012

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $88,214.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Rehabilitation And Therapy: Occupational And Physical

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Balance | Exercise Therapy | Gait | Hip fracture | Rehabilitation

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