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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2025 Aug 20;25(1):647.
doi: 10.1186/s12877-025-06230-y.

Feasibility and efficacy of real-time teleresistance exercise programs for physical function in elderly patients after hip fracture surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Piyapat Dajpratham  1 , Jidapa Komas  2 , Rungsima Yamthed  3 , Prasertphon Chanthon  3 , Kriangkrai Kovintaset  3 , Thaniyaporn Claikhem  3 , Aasis Unnanuntana  4 , Ekasame Vanitcharoenkul  4 , Varalak Srinonprasert  5 , Unchana Sura-Amonrattana  5
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Feasibility and efficacy of real-time teleresistance exercise programs for physical function in elderly patients after hip fracture surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Piyapat Dajpratham et al. BMC Geriatr. .

Abstract

Background: Hip fractures substantially impair quality of life and functional outcomes in elderly individuals. With incidence rates rising globally and in Thailand, effective rehabilitation strategies are crucial. This study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of teleresistance exercise programs compared with traditional exercise booklets in elderly patients following hip fracture surgery.

Methods: A single-blind, two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial was conducted. Elderly patients aged 60 to 90 years who had undergone hip fracture surgery were randomized into two groups. The intervention group received a 12-week teleresistance exercise program, whereas the control group followed an exercise booklet. The primary outcome was the short physical performance battery (SPPB). The secondary outcomes were the two-minute walk test (2MWT) score, knee extension strength, and anxiety level.

Results: Thirty-three participants with a mean age of 76.8 years (SD 8.6) were enrolled. At 12 weeks, the intervention group presented significant improvements in SPPB scores compared with those of the control group (P = 0.040). There were no significant differences in 2MWT, knee extension strength or anxiety scores between the groups. The improvements in SPPB and 2MWT scores for the intervention group surpassed the minimal clinically important difference.

Conclusions: Compared with traditional exercise booklets, teleresistance exercise programs significantly enhance physical function in elderly patients following hip fracture surgery. This method offers a feasible and effective alternative to standard rehabilitation approaches. Future research should explore long-term effects and refine exercise protocols for telerehabilitation.

Keywords: Elderly; Exercise therapy; Hip fractures; Physical function; Telemedicine; Teleresistance Exericse.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: The study protocol was approved by the Siriraj Institutional Review Board (COA no.Si-835/2021). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to study initiation. Consent for publication: Not applicable. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.

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