Four Square Step Test Performance in Hip Fracture Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Preventing subsequent falls in persons recovering from hip fracture is paramount. The Four Square Step Test (FSST) is a fast, easy measure of dynamic balance, with times more than 15 seconds previously associated with multiple fall risk in older adults. This study investigates among hip fracture patients (1) FSST performance, and how (2) unique population characteristics (such as fracture side) and (3) cognition impact FSST performance.

Methods

Patients with hip fracture (n = 40) 60 years and older came from an ancillary study to a larger randomized controlled trial testing two 16-week in-home physical therapy interventions after completion of usual care rehabilitation. Baseline measurers included: FSST, demographics, fracture characteristics, Modified

SUBMITTER: Mutchie HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8551310 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr-Jun 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature