Indonesian Journal of Health Science
Vol 6 No 1 (2026)

Physiotherapy management of post-ORIF proximal femur with exercise therapy

Putri Karina Syafitri (Institut Kesehatan Hermina)
Cicilia Febriani Hayuningrum (Institut Kesehatan Hermina)
Galuh Jana Paramita (Institut Kesehatan Hermina)
Dani Hafiz Utomo (RS Hermina Kemayoran Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Feb 2026

Abstract

Background: Femur fracture is damage to the continuity of the femur bone which can be caused by direct trauma, muscle fatigue, or certain other conditions such as bone degeneration/osteoporosis. Objective: The ORIF technique is a surgical technique used to treat fractures by installing internal fixation in the form of plates and screws or nails. Method: This study employed a case study design involving a 56-year-old patient with post-ORIF proximal femur fracture. Exercise therapy was administered over six sessions within three weeks. Outcome measures included the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), goniometer, Manual Muscle Testing (M-MMT), anthropometric measurements, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), 30-second Chair Stand Test, Harris Hip Score (HHS), and Barthel Index. The results were a reduction in tenderness and movement pain, an increase in lower extremity muscle strength and joint range of motion in the right hip, increased balance, endurance, and increased hip functional ability. However, no changes were found in their daily independence. Conclusion: Exercise therapy given to patients with post-ORIF femur fractures can help reduce tenderness and movement pain, increase lower extremity muscle strength, increase dextra hip ROM, increase endurance, and increase hip functionality. However, there is little change in ADL abilities.

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ijhs

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Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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Indonesian Journal of Health Science is a place for disseminating research results in the field of health, including, but not limited to topics of public health, environmental health, occupational health, pharmacy, nutrition, epidemiology, medical laboratories, physiotherapy, or other general ...