Efficacy of a Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Intervention

Inclusion Criteria

• •Have a primary diagnosis of hip fracture;
• •Aged 60 years and above;
• •Have functional limitation (i.e., as determined by limitation in at least one of 9 functional tasks listed in the SF-36 physical function scale, excluding vigorous activities);
• •Have recently been discharged from rehabilitation services;
• •Be able to understand and communicate in English;
• •Be able to safely and independently stand with or without the aid of a mobility device, without needing any assistance or supervision from another person;
• •Have received written clearance from their primary care physician documenting no contra-indications for participating in the study;
• •Be able to provide written informed consent.