Living With A Hip Fracture - Coping With Fractures: Osteoporosis
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Living with a hip fracture
After a hip fracture, proper rehabilitation can spell the difference between returning to active life and requiring long-term care. Physical and occupational therapists can be very helpful.
Physical therapists can teach you exercises to strengthen your hips, improve your coordination and balance, and increase your flexibility. An exercise routine should get you up and moving again and help condition your body to reduce the risk of falling.
You should also schedule a home visit with an occupational therapist to eliminate potential hazards in your home — such as electrical cords and loose rugs in pathways, poor lighting, or a lack of handrails or grab bars. Also, talk to your doctor about other factors that can lead to falls, such as alcohol consumption or the use of certain medications. Simple measures you can take on your own, such as wearing hip pads, may spare your bones if you fall.
| Last updated: | January 23, 2007 |
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