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Treatment Strategies for Osteoporosis

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in the recovery of patients after a fragility fracture, particularly hip fractures. Effective rehabilitation not only improves physical recovery but also significantly enhances the patient’s quality of life. Key elements of a successful rehabilitation programme include early mobilisation, tailored physiotherapy, and the management of pain to encourage active participation in the recovery process. Psychological support is also essential, as conditions like depression and fear of falling can impede progress.

Rehabilitation after a fragility fracture is crucial for improving recovery, function, and quality of life. Early mobilisation, physical and psychological support, and a tailored exercise plan are key.

The global Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) have developed a series of resources focused on rehabilitation after fragility fracture including the following:

  • FFN Clinical Toolkit: Available as Open Access from here, see Clinical Pillar II: Optimising rehabilitation to recover function, independence and quality of life (pages 30 to 44).
  • Orthogeriatrics Textbook: Available as Open Access from here, see the following chapters:
    • Chapter 12: Rehabilitation following hip fracture.
    • Chapter 13: The psychological health of patients and their caregivers.

In 2022, the Rehabilitation Working Group of International Osteoporosis Foundation Committee of Scientific Advisors published a review on the global approach to rehabilitation following an osteoporotic fragility fracture which can be accessed from here.